REVIEW
TRAIL SHOES // VECTIV ENDURIS 3
WORDS & IMAGE: GILES PENFOLD
THE ENDURIS 3 ENDURES THE TEST OF TIME In need of an everyday trainer that gets the job done just about anywhere? Meet the new Vectiv Enduris 3. Hot off the press, this shoe is part of The North Face’s latest line-up, a star studded bunch that was tested at UTMB by top athletes and amateurs alike. I haven’t experienced their shoes until now, but given the brand is synonymous with quality outdoor gear, my expectations are high. I still remember how stoked I was about receiving a TNF jumper hand-me 90
down as a kid…and I’m pretty sure my younger cousin now wears it. According to their website, this third version of the Vectiv Enduris is all about versatility, balanced stability, cushioning and traction. With this in mind, I went out and pounded the pavement, ran some trails, and heck, even dragged them along to the gym a handful of times. In terms of feel, I’m a sucker for a more minimalist shoe and the Vectiv Enduris
are by no means a barefoot shoe. With that said, I gradually warmed to its generous cushioning. The 31mm/25mm stack height feels really supportive and has a springiness that I’m not used to (plus it doesn’t cook your achilles or calves). I also noticed its generous toe box, something that a lot of brands are starting to catch on to, with this model genuinely letting your feet splay and grip the trails when necessary. It took me a few jogs to get used to the Enduris’ high cushion but once acclimated I actually surprised myself,
