THE NORTH FACE VECTIV ENDURIS REVIEW | The Ginger Runner

[@TheGingerRunner]

I've been loving the North Face's new Vectiv Enduris for long trail runs as it bridges that line of responsive yet comfortable with it's good amount of midsole and plate protection. The rocker is also super reminiscent of older Pearl Izumi trail shoes like the Trail N3 or M2 which have long been discontinued. What do YOU think of The North Face's new offerings?

[@kofuzi]

i just want ginger runner to narrate more things, set to his music. It would be just so soothing, like an american version of The Shipping Forecast

[@wildiceadventure]

I have no idea why, but the idea of the shipping forecast having an international audience gives me the warm-fuzzies. Like everyone cares just a little bit about the conditions of Lundy or Dogger.

[@pedronogueira6524]

These shoes are, by far, the best I ever run with. I tried Hoka One One Speedgoat, La Sportiva Akasha, Adidas Terrex Agravic Flow, New Balance RevLITE... They are so comfortable and have an amazing grip. The only issue I found was the durability of the mesh, but to be fair, I ran in some pretty technical terrains and made about 500 km in 3 months. I'm using now the Infinite version of the Vectiv series. They are pretty amazing as well and de Matryx reinforcement must fix the mesh issue. Great content @thegingerrunner! Cheers

[@getoutsidenow420]

Im bummed out, i ordered the enduris, did realize they had a kevlar reinforced model, im always climbing around and hard on the fabric, maybe i shou return and order infinite, first pair hasn't arrived

[@pedronogueira6524]

@@getoutsidenow420 that sounds like a good idea! I think you'll get a much better product

[@ohaiitsarielle]

I’m a new member to the GR Crew and I’m so glad I’ve joined! This is the FASTEST I’ve been to a Ginger Runner review!

[@TheGingerRunner]

Welcome to the Crew! Stoked to have you on board!

[@jblast201]

I love these reviews. I am a new fan and because of your channel I just signed up for my first trail run. Thanks for the info and the motivation!

[@MKHoadley]

150 miles on the Vectiv Enduris and I love it. I think it will be my 100 mile race shoe this year. The new green and black color look great as well.

[@IndianaNaturalDog]

Have you have gait/foot issues with the rocker design?

[@MKHoadley]

@@IndianaNaturalDog None at all, 300 miles and going strong.

[@MKHoadley]

@@IndianaNaturalDog None at all

[@twmUX]

Just got the threes, will be interesting to see how they compare to the older version and what improvements they made. I am hoping that they are a good bridge for me out of The hoka line as I’m having issues with those shoes. I need something long distance, I’m just not so sure it’s going to be hoka after all. (Hating the new thing they are doing with heel cup)

[@wildiceadventure]

Want this shoe...but willing to wait till they make them any-colour-but-white.

[@GordonA-Jr]

Seriously, a white trail shoe, not smart

[@lh3540]

Just got mine, took them on a sidewalk run. These are a rollllly boi. Fit is good out of the box (don't listen to the half size down suggestion, order what you wear in Brooks or Asics). Front of shoe roll is dope, rocker heel is...conspicuously missing. If you like digging your heel in for traction you might be unnerved. I normally run in Brooks, with a long narrow foot & high arch. Good lock down for thin feet, no toebox bunching. Little bit of an inward roll towards under pronation, see if it goes away after I break them in. Red color is actually neon coral, which is better imo. Laces are a little ribbony. Will report back after I destroy them.

[@lh3540]

still breaking in: they have little bit of a pigeon toe roll; they could stand to level that off. Unclear if it's giving me toe strain or not. The tongue gusset isn't a huge issue, they could stand to have one of those front lace loops for lace tension/gaiters. "turn on a dime"; they will not. There is too much laminate material on the heel. This is the most confusing shoe I've ever tried. It's like, I'm not sure I love it, but I hate the next pair I change into after it???? One weird thing is that they fix your posture. There is something in the roll that makes you stand up straighter and alleviates some hip pain I didn't even know I was having.

[@GregHowe420]

I also get some crazy inward roll in these causing me pain on the inside of both legs. Shame really cause I like these shoes they just hurt my legs haha

[@robmanley1314]

Love what you do! I tried these shoes on the San Jacinto Traverse Out & Back this last weekend (46 miles/16.5k vert) for the FKT with Jason Hardrath and absolutely loved them!! I only ran a 2 and 5 miler in them before the big route and the fit and comfort kept me moving all day! Thanks for reviewing these! Keepers for sure!

[@Ingrampix]

Just to say thanks for all your shoe reviews. Started watching seven years back: all the accurate info. and advice stacks up. I'm always in more apt footwear now. My long-term foot/achilles/leg issues are gone - getting older, I'm running more. Though accidents can still happen :) Keep it up, ta.

[@mcgovski]

I have about 175 miles on this shoe. Didnt notice any break in feels. Felt good out of the box. Tread wore significantly in spots after 116 miles. The tongue moving is bonkers! I tacked the tongue in place with my sewing machine. keeping this in my rotation. I want it to work out!

[@IndianaNaturalDog]

how does this shoe do for more speedy work on the trails?

[@NoxiousNoodles]

Still slightly concerned about inflation in price of running shoe when $130 is considered the cheapest of a line and doesn't make you pause.

[@Ranar14]

Then you should be slightly concerned with growing wealth inequality ;)

[@nicholkid]

Was able to snag these for $98 CAD, we'll see how they turn out! Very rare to be wet here so drainage is not a concern

[@zamfully]

Thanks for a good review. Wandering how it is for walking those trails

[@SantoRedentor]

I have these shoes and I'd choose something without a rocker and with a bit of a stiffer sole for walking.

[@rustyjoe25]

Great review brother. Keep up the good work.

[@travisjewell1759]

I'll definitely look into it...after the next version comes out and this is on discount.

[@benstarkey99]

Informative, I’ve just picked up the men’s Vectiv Exploris Futurelight boot. Hoping they keep up to expectations.

[@bildotunechi]

I was really tempted by these. However, thee lack of drainage is a real bummer for a Brit who's rarely treated to a nice weather day and often has to run through streams and rivers. Damn. Thanks for the honesty and great review as always!

[@Damo_GingerMarmot]

Just thinking same here, across the sea in Ireland. Lack of drainage scares me 🙉

[@scottr5007]

Just took the Enduris out for a 13 miler for my first run. I am now a fanboy of TNF with this and the Flight Vectiv in the arsenal 🥳

[@victor220891]

ordered a pair of enduris last week as an replacement for my speedgoat 4, didn’t know what to expect from it. Now I’m relieved and excited to log some miles in them. Great reviews as always!!

[@lh3540]

How is the sizing?

[@ajohnson6416]

Hey Victor, how is the sizing and cushioning compare? I've been running in SG's for some time now and have been running in the 4's for a few months. I really think the 3's were a better shoe due to fit and cushioning. Can you share your thoughts? I am in need of new shoes soon but was afraid to switch to NF. Thanks!

[@natefaivre3234]

Love these reviews and would love to see a video explaining benefits/drawbacks of zero drop shoes some day!

[@raphaelkinney]

Excellent production shots for this review Ethan! Might give these a spin once the price drops and I’m in the market for a next shoe.

[@davididing3678]

Had me at PI emotion N3, an all time fav

[@michaeleverest3487]

Anyone have an opinion on how this compares to the Akasha? Good replacement for the shoe?

[@ShaiS0]

I'm currently running on TNF Endurus TR shoes (yeah, quite old!) I've got about 530 mile on them and I think it's time to replace them. which The north face current shoe might be the "natural replacement" for my current one? I really enjoyed the review, thanks for that!

[@gregprevite8548]

Great looking shoe. This shoe is more interesting to me than the carbon version. They need to gusset that tongue!! Nice to see TNF as a major player in the trail game. Any plans to test the s lab pulsar?

[@MrTVervolg]

Thx for the review!!! I just bought the Enduris, going to try them this week ...but... White trailrunners?????.... those were my thoughts too, maybe it is to show how good you are at cleaning your shoes after a trailrun? The colorway does reminds me of the Altra Olympus 4 white/black (and orange accents) colorway (isn't Altra a TNF company now?). @thegingerrunner have you tried the Endorphin Shift? it is my favorite of the Endorphin line (and for now my favorite roadshoe), I'm hoping they are going to make a trail-version of the Endorphin lineup.

[@SG-qx1fg]

I really miss the PI shoes. I’ll have to look into this

[@jimduyck]

I get the feeling those Pearl Izumi shoes are hanging out with those oft lauded Pearl Izumi shorts... 🤔

[@TheGingerRunner]

Man, I wish they'd come back!

[@ianbritton7534]

I still wear my PI v1, grey with yellow mid-sole, that I no longer run in but love to walk in.

[@rowibish]

How do these compare to the Trabuco Max? Which do you prefer?

[@TheGingerRunner]

This. Trabuco tongue/upper is not great.

[@tylerwourms9183]

How fast are you in these shoes

[@MartyMcGrime]

Great vid, what's the difference between the enduris and enduris future light? Thanks

[@MartyMcGrime]

Aha future light = water proof

[@richt3993]

Similar rocker to the Hokas?

[@nealprice1813]

No, this rocker is like the old Sketchers go run, you can feel it in the arch, thats what takes some getting use to. I tried the Enduris but as soon as I felt the rocker I sent them back. Probably just me, others may love it. I dont want a shoe I have to get use to.

[@richt3993]

@@nealprice1813 Thanks Neal

[@laxuscloud2495]

Is this okay for backpacking/hiking?

[@Movtail]

Compared to FLIGHT VECTIV is this a wider shoe? It wasn't super clear

[@TheGingerRunner]

I’d say it has more volume, but a similar last.

[@harveyfeliciano2476]

What about the sizing of the shoe Running Warehouse recommend to go down 1/2 size?

[@lh3540]

ditto, asics/brooks W's 9, how is the sizing???

[@lh3540]

order your brooks/ asic size. They're actually a few mm SHORTER than my Brooks

[@IndianaNaturalDog]

Would you race in this? Say a trail half marathon? I was thinking about this shoe or the Hoka Torrent 2 for a trail race and cannot decide.

[@gilsonpsvita8446]

Thank you. Nice review.

[@lh3540]

How is the rocker construction for steep downhills? Any loss of braking control?

[@SantoRedentor]

I have noticed no problems with grip except in wet smooth rocks. However the side to side stability is pretty bad in my opinion because of the rocker. I twist my ankles a lot with these. Never happened to me with any other shoe.

[@swiftcolin]

Gotta try these!

[@darinburris9315]

Tongue gussets ~ tongue Gus 😎😎😎♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@justinhahn7278]

Was such a huge fan of the Pearl Izumi trail shoes as well! Would you say this shoe is the closest option that is currently available to trail runners today?

[@TheGingerRunner]

The whole Vectiv line has the rocker - which is cool. The Flight will feel like the Trail N2 while these are more Trail N3 or M2

[@Thefifaplayeryant]

Can somebody pleased comment on the flexibility, softness, firmness in comparison to the Hoka Speedgoat 3 ? The SG3 is too squishy, so I wonder if this might be the cushion to go long and still not fight against it...

[@SantoRedentor]

It's kind of squishy. It has a rock plate too, but I still feel a lot of the rocks.

[@ivanborregomarques1081]

Hola cómo ves la horma para pies anchos ?

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Good to hear about the Enduris, I've a pair of the Flight Vectiv's & was wondering how the Enduris would compare, it sounds like a winner for a larger pool of runners all round 👍🏃

[@SantoRedentor]

In my case I bought these shoes and I HATE them. This rocker thing is so unstable. I twist both of my ankles multiple times every time I run in a minimally technical trail with them. And I had never ever twisted an ankle before. I can see the appeal of the rocker when you run in a wide path, but if you have to do "sideways" steps, especially in descents and in Rocky terrain, the rocker literally tries to roll my foot to the front and out, effectively twisting your ankle. For me running on these shoes is downright dangerous. I'll use them on easy terrain and I'll cross my fingers for them to wear quickly. Of course I'll never buy a trail shoe with a rocker again (might consider it for the road). I'm surprised that nobody commented similar experiences. Is my case so rare?

[@noridenmo5013]

Hi from Tokyo, Japan!! Thanks for reviewing the North Face Vectiv Enduris trail shoes. I'm wondering what you would say about the shoes, compared with Hoka's Evo Speedgoat, my go-to shoes now. Btw, congrad on 10th anniversay of your youtube debut!

[@AndrazAntonic]

How much lateral support do you get with these? I use Mizuno wave horizon 4 at the moment, but am looking for a good trial shoe. Also how wide do these come?

[@mattlogan1]

Discovery park? Great video!

[@AstrumG2V]

How does the rocker of this shoe compare to the rocker shape that hoka puts in their shoes?

[@TheGingerRunner]

I can barely feel the metarocker in Hokas these days - these will feel more prominent and I like it

[@Predazord007]

Can’t see details of the stock height?

[@TheGingerRunner]

Lots more of that info at the link in description

[@Predazord007]

@@TheGingerRunner 38mm!!! Wowzers

[@gabrielmunoz9146]

I have it on good authority that some of the product developers from Pearl Izumi went over to the north face. This resemblance to the Pearl Izumi shoe makes sense

[@patrickcarroll334]

Oh how i miss my Pearl izumi shoes :( Sad sad sad

[@michaelcaricoo]

No gusseted tongue? What is this, the Medieval Ages?

[@TheGingerRunner]

Hahahaha

[@michaelcaricoo]

@@TheGingerRunner do you know if you're reviewing the Sense Ride 4s by chance?

[@randallruch]

Second color way at Running Warehouse:

[@roustabout4fun]

yup...You did spank em on the Trail.