The North Face makes trail shoes built on its Vectiv platform: supercritical Dream foam with a rockered shape and, in most models, a plate. The range runs from the carbon Summit Series racers to the cushioned Enduris and the road-to-trail Altamesa.
6 current models, ranked by their average score from published reviews (how we rank). Updated November 2026. Want a personal pick? Try the shoe finder.
A technical mountain shoe with a dual-density DREAMBOUND midsole, a built-in SCREEGUARD gaiter and 5 mm SURFACE CTRL lugs with a smooth scrambling zone under the toe. Testers found it protective and stable, though views on its grip and foothold on steep ground were split.
A light, low and fast mountain racer with a flexible, forked carbon plate and deep 5 mm lugs. It's at its best on rocky, twisty singletrack and climbs up to around 50 km.
A cushioned, stable all-rounder for long trail days, with supercritical Dream foam, a TPU plate and a smooth rocker. Testers rate it one of the most versatile trail shoes around, if not the nimblest.
The North Face's carbon-plated trail racer now has more Dream foam and a second, stabilising plate. It rolls fast and stays steady on gravel and smooth singletrack, but it's stiff and less sure of itself on technical ground.
294 g6 mm dropCarbon platepropulsivestable£225 RRP
A cushioned, stable door-to-trail shoe with bouncier Dream foam, a forefoot rocker and grippier 4 mm lugs. It's comfortable for long mixed-surface runs, though not nimble on technical trails.
A protective, grippy mountain shoe with Dream foam, a winged TPU plate and deep 5 mm lugs. It handles scree, rock and dirt with confidence, making it a one-shoe option for many trail runners.
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