THE NORTH FACE FLIGHT VECTIV Full Review | Best Trail Running Shoes | Run4Adventure

[@chriskirby5469]

I love these shoes. I've done a 100k, two 50k's and a few shorter races and am up to around 200 miles in them, they are good as new other than they look dirtier (but who cares, this isn't Fashion week right?). They are great on the south west coast path in most conditions, I haven't tried them in really wet as I'd wear different shoes for that anyway, but I've done wet races in them and they were fantastic. One key advantage is when going multi terrain races, the fact they are so good on trails means you lose nothing, but you gain plenty on road sections with their bounce. Probably my favourite trail shoes.

[@Run4Adventure]

That's great that you've found a shoe that works well for you Chris and its also good to hear they are holding up well to mileage 👍 It's definitely a dryer conditions shoe and it does that pretty well. I think with a few more millimetres on the lug it woukd make the shoe a lot more versatile in British conditions. Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@chriskirby5469]

@@Run4Adventure I think they serve a purpose in wetter conditions too, they served me very well in the Serpent trail 100k last year and that was fairly wet (while not being "British wet") 😁. I don't think they are a truly wet weather shoe but wouldn't restrict them to dry only. Keep up the good work!!

[@rschreck876]

Ha. I know it’s not fashion week but man, there isn’t anyone out there that can say the the SG5’s are good looking shoes.

[@scottcollier9178]

It's probably best suited for a summer (and therefore dry!) trail race given the rocker shape and shallow lug depth.

[@Run4Adventure]

It definitely is Scott 👍 It actually run pretty well on the flatter, dryer trails. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@brianogrady9883]

I ran the Kerry Way Ultra Nite (94K) in September in the Flight Vectiv's and they were just superb. The trail is a mixture of road/fire road, open mountain, woodland trail and they powered me along. While there was some muddy stuff it was still late summer dry conditions. I'll be using them again for all distances come springtime

[@Run4Adventure]

Glad the shoe work well in your Ultra Brian. The Kerry Way looks like a stunning race 😊 I'd like to come over to Ireland at some point and get out on the trails. Thanks for watching the channel and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@brianogrady9883]

We'd love to have you over for it Loyd. It's great fun and the weather is usually okayish for it. I've been trying to go to the Arc of Attrition down your neck of the woods 2021 and 2022 but I keep leaving it too late to register 😂 The Arc looks like a beast. Will you run it this time?

[@Run4Adventure]

@@brianogrady9883 I definitely come over at some point Brian 👍 The Arc is definitely a tough 100 miler but you would live the event. The atmosphere down here in Cornwall on race weekend is amazing! I'm down to start but I really don't think it will be possible with the massive lack of training down to niggles and injury 😕

[@brianogrady9883]

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[@petersavage9938]

Good to see you giving the depth of the lugs. I get really irritated at reviews of trail shoes that don't. Important bit of information.

[@Run4Adventure]

It's definitely important here in the UK Peter! I aways try and give as much info as possible but it can be hard to squeeze it all into a short video. Glad you enjoyed the review and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@rolls1392]

Nice looking shoe with some interesting tech. Maybe a good summer shoe. Thanks for the video Loyd.

[@Run4Adventure]

There is some nice tech worked into the shoe but It would definitely perform better in the dryer months Roland 👍 Thanks for watching and supporting mate, it's always appreciated 🙏

[@roryflynn9742]

North face have an off trail vectiv with 5mm lugs would love to see a review. love the vectiv inflight but no good for sloppy Irish winter !! keep up the good work

[@Run4Adventure]

I've seen that Rory, the outsole looks a lot more aggressive compared to previous shoes 👍 I'll see what I can do, thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@enovakrss]

Hey Loyd, I watched both you Flight Vectiv and Vectiv Infinite reviews. *If* we'd cover the price tag, which one would you choose? Background: I won a Vectiv shoe of my choice, and while it'd be nice to get the much more expensive Flight Vectiv because of the fanciness factor, I understand that you're more impressed by the Infinite. But if it's free... you know, carbon plate ;) Keep up the good work, I just found you, but I'm about to binge watch the older videos, so much content! :)

[@joshuahowes6712]

I’ve been running in these for the past year and loved them but I’m very new to running, live in a village in Devon so purchased these despite doing mostly tarmac paths. Never had an issue and loved the stability. Moved to a cushioned road shoe - Nike invincible 3 and I got terrible soleus pain after 10k. Could you please advice me on a shoe that could replace these that are mega stable, cushioned for road and trail use. Love the sock fit of these. Looked at the newer Merrell Morphlite which had good reviews but not much good over Dartmoor

[@zu_1455]

I just ordered this and a pair of Terra Kiger 8's. The company must've screwed up some how because they sent me two pairs of the North Face. I got 3 pairs of trail runners for $150.

[@BanjoStu]

Definitely one for well maintained, manicured trails. I'd last about 3 miles on my local West Yorkshire Pennine hills, before you found me stuck in a bog or lying at the bottom of a valley. 😂 We call them "Mountain Rescue specials" around here. 😂

[@Run4Adventure]

Yeap it's definitely a trail shoe for the dryer months and definitely not a shoe for winter running in the Pennie Hills Stuart 😂 Thanks for watching and supporting as always its appreciated 🙏

[@seanviggers2228]

Carbon plate in trail shoes, I'm not convinced. All we need is comfort and grip. Happy Christmas pal, see you soon 🙌

[@Run4Adventure]

Totally agree Sean 👍 Thanks for all the support this year and have a wonderful Christmas! 🎄

[@kirbster1977]

Makes me laugh, most fo these new trail shoes are only any good on trails that you could run a pair of decent grip road shoes on no problem,. I could run my Puma Velocity nitro road shoes on those trails no problem. They have decent tred and would handle the trail just as well as the Vectivs for half the price. Trail shoes in the UK need some lug depth like an XTalon, Evo Jawz, mudclaw etc. I will def give this shoe a miss. I agree we really dont need a carbon plate in trail shoes, not in the UK anyway. They are simply designing a new genre show we simply dont need to cash in.

[@Run4Adventure]

A decent level of grip and traction are always top of my list when it comes to trail shoes, especially if I'm using them in winter conditions Daz! It's obviously horses for courses, if you live somewhere thats dry all year round then that's fine but it doesn't cut it in the UK 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@christophermurphy9136]

Will you be reviewing the Vectiv Enduris? I’m interested in how you like the performance of their max cushion, non-plated, shoe in comparison to the other 2.

[@IndianaNaturalDog]

The Enduris does have a plate in it - its made of TPU. I've got about 350 miles on mine. Its very heavy but runs light. It has a decent amount of cushion but just like the rest of the line, its not a soft shoe but has some responsiveness. I haven't run in the Infinites but I would venture to guess the durability of the upper on the Infinite is better than the flight or the Enduris because of the full Matrix coverage.

[@MrTCFIRE]

Scott is correct that the lack of Matrix fabric on the Enduris really compromised the durability of the upper...mine have holds on the big toe joint size, just from wear (not a crash or anything), other than that I also have a wear pattern on the upper inside of the ankle...otherwise they're good

[@christophermurphy9136]

Great info, thanks guys

[@IndianaNaturalDog]

@@MrTCFIRE I have tears on mine at the exact spot. The mesh just didn't hold up. Ironically, it tears right along the overlay. Nonetheless, they have a very fun ride to them.

[@Run4Adventure]

Probably not Christopher, maybe when they bring out a new model of the shoe we'll give them a go 👍 Thanks for watching it's really appreciated 🙏

[@1976Wishmaster]

looking for buying traishoes, and came across the flight vectiv. I'm choosing between these and the Speedgoat5 at the moment, both are aon a good sale and are similarly priced. What should one go for? New to trailrunning, will probably not be very heavy terrain, with a lot of rocks , but you never know. :)

[@Run4Adventure]

I personally think the Speedgoat 5's are a much better shoe than the Flight Vectiv. You have to ask yourself why there are so many pairs heavily reduced! 🤔 Hope this helps Peter, thanks for watching 🙏

[@warrenl3545]

The plate. I bought a pair of Mazamas years ago that had a substantial rock plate in a light shoe and it quickly turned into my hill climbing shoe. It had pop to it. Would these have a similar feel?

[@Run4Adventure]

I'd say these should give you more pop than your Brooks shoes because the plate is carbon fiber instead of plastic 👍 Hope this helps Warren and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊

[@philhall7570]

would like to see you do some lower cost trail running shoes like asics venture 7 gel or saucony's Excursion TR14 for those of us who are beginners or just need something less expensive.

[@Run4Adventure]

I'm definitely going to be doing a few videos featuring more affordable running gear next year Phil 👍 We'll be looking at clothing, accessories and shoes. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏

[@philhall7570]

@@Run4Adventure thanks! Vicky and I both thoroughly enjoy your Channel! You're a fun guy to watch! You're an inspiration to us both! Blessings to you and your wife this new year!

[@Run4Adventure]

@@philhall7570 That's very kind Phil and I'm really glad you're both enjoying the channel. Hope you have a great start to 2022! Thanks for the support 🙏😊

[@davidlittle7182]

I really like my non-carbon vectives - they're great for running in the nature reserve where I live in Sweden, especially in the frost - but the laces are really annoying, don't you think? I have to tie a double bow and then they always get tangled when I'm trying to untie them in the house

[@Run4Adventure]

I'm the same David, I prefer the non carbon version as well. I really don't think we benifit from a carbon plate in our trail running shoes 🤔 I'd love to get out to Sweden at some point and hit the trails! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@davidlittle7182]

@@Run4Adventure thanks for the great videos. The trails here are in mixed woodland so the soft, pine needle earth is very nice to bounce on :-) Hope you get over when this omicron wave passes

[@Run4Adventure]

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[@kntwing23]

on the web site in u.s. the same sneaker is $199.99 i liked the orange color sneaker.. but to pricy for me..

[@paullooper1090]

So, is it wide foot friendly or do I need to go half a size up?

[@Run4Adventure]

It's definitely not a wide fitting shoe Paul, quite the opposite, it's pretty narrow! If you have a lot of width to your foot, you might struggle 👍 Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Please clarify on the sizing of the flight compared to infinite is their a deference within the model range? Thanks

[@Run4Adventure]

There definitely is Michael 👍 Like I said in the video the Fight Vectiv sizes up long. I'm a uk9.5 in the Vectiv Infinite and a uk9 in the flight Vectiv and they both fit the same. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the channel 🙏😊

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

@@Run4Adventure Yes it does help clarify, thank for the response…hope you have a great week and even better Holiday. Cheers

[@Run4Adventure]

@@expatadventureturkey9324 no worries, you to Michael 🎄

[@kntwing23]

maybe wait till price drop down to $80 u.s.d?

[@agisss3925]

I want it but i dont have money

[@julianspencer1967]

I like the yellow 🤔

[@Run4Adventure]

They do look pretty good in yellow, Infact all the other colour ways look good 😎 Thanks for watching mate and I hope you have a great Christmas! 🎄

[@nickpocock8081]

I’ve got a pair of the Enduris, I love them but the tread is pathetic. Like Nike, it looks like The North Face need to go back to the drawing board for grip.

[@Run4Adventure]

I think you're right Nick 👍 The shoes running well but it's definitely let down by poor traction! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@zydecoian]

Seems a bit expensive compared to the likes of the Speedgoat

[@Run4Adventure]

It is a pricey shoe Ian and I personally think there's better shoes out there for a lot less money 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@ThomasLaang]

Just ordered these at 42% off. I don't have high hopes, (wide feet) but hey, 42%... :-)

[@therunningviking8553]

I have 2 pairs and got them both for £120! One of those pairs being the TS Weller edition 👌

[@brianogrady9883]

@@therunningviking8553 Nice!

[@Run4Adventure]

42% off is pretty good Thomas! For that kind of money it's a pretty good trail shoe. Hope you get on with your flight Vectiv's and thanks for watching the channel it's appreciated 🙏😊

[@colinnolan699]

Spot on . Rubbish on wet downhill .muddy trails are a nightmare.

[@therunningviking8553]

Love mine, don't have any issues with them! Think they just take people a while to get used to them and for people to realise that you have to run differently with them if that makes sense?

[@colinnolan699]

@@therunningviking8553 hands and knees then.

[@brianogrady9883]

@@therunningviking8553 Yes. Once you ajdust your form to be balanced above the rocker (Head up, hips aligned and midfoot plant) they just rip along

[@Run4Adventure]

It can be pretty sketchy in the mud Colin! Definitely more suited to dryer and less muddy times of the year 👍 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it's appreciated 🙏

[@Run4Adventure]

I don't think it really matters how you run in them the grip and traction still isn't there in the mud! 😂

[@m3phist0]

Second 🥈

[@Run4Adventure]

Almost Mohamed 🥈😊

[@m3phist0]

@@Run4Adventure haha. One of my goals for 2022 is to get that coveted first comment 🥇

[@retrospective77]

The way you talk is quite strange, almost like you never resolve your sentences.

[@Run4Adventure]

Awesome, thanks for watching 👍

[@arsenenaim]

First 😆

[@Run4Adventure]

Nice one Ahmad! 🥇