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The North Face Vectiv Enduris 4
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Vectiv Enduris 4

The North Face's flagship trail shoe, a high-stack long-distance trainer-racer with a nylon propulsion plate and rockered geometry.

$180MSRP
Comparable specifications
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Terrain
trail
Use
trail
Also good for
Daily training, door to trail, ultra distance
Cushion
high
Weight
287g
Drop
6mm
Stack
32/26mm
Lug
4mm
Plate
nylon
Midsole
DREAM nitrogen-TPU midsole
Outsole
SURFACE CTRL rubber
Upper
engineered dual-warp mesh (57% recycled content)
Widths
standard
Door to trailSmooth trailDaily trainingGravelUltra distanceLong runs
Our read

A cushioned, plated trail cruiser built for long miles on smoother terrain — best for runners who want propulsion and comfort over ultra distances rather than agility on technical ground.

Ride

The DREAM nitrogen-TPU midsole and VECTIV 3.0 plate paired with a rockered geometry create a propulsive, stable ride, though the firm plated platform feels more directed than plush.

Fit

Standard width only, with a redesigned heel and integrated tongue wings that improve midfoot and heel lockdown over the previous version.

Best for

Long training runs and ultra-distance efforts on smooth to moderate trail and gravel where the rocker and cushioning pay off.

Avoid if

You run tight, technical or rocky terrain where a high, plated stack reduces ground feel and nimbleness.

Sources
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