The North Face
Vectiv Infinite 3
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.
About the Vectiv Infinite 3
Extremely technical terrain is what The North Face has in mind for the VECTIV Infinite 3, which it describes as a responsive, highly cushioned trail running shoe. It fills the protective mountain slot in the VECTIV range: the Vectiv Enduris 4 targets gravel-to-rock routes as an all-rounder, while the Summit Vectiv Sky 2 is the lighter, lower racer for moderately technical ground.
The midsole uses the brand's DREAM foam, paired with a winged TPU plate rather than the carbon plates of the Summit Series racers. Deep 5 mm lugs cover the outsole, longer than the 4 mm lugs of the Enduris 4. The heel stack is 37 mm with a 6 mm drop, giving it more foam under the heel than the 32 mm Enduris 4, and the shoe is offered in a standard width.
Specs and features from thenorthface.com and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
Video reviews
What the critics say
The reviews in briefBelieve in the Run's Taylor Bodin rated The North Face Vectiv Infinite 3 a versatile one-shoe option, praising its secure, hot-spot-free fit, protective cushioning and stable ride over a long, rough mountain outing. He found its grip excellent on rock, dirt and scree, but the forefoot lugs wore quickly on granite and the foam creased.
- Positive: Secure, comfortable fit with no hot spots
- Positive: Cushioned, protective ride with a smooth rocker
- Positive: Tacky rubber that bites on scree, dirt and rock
- Mixed: The foam creases visibly, though performance held up
- Negative: Forefoot lugs wore quickly on granite
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The numbers
- Trail
- Type
- 275 g
- Weight
- 37 mm
- Heel stack
- 6 mm
- Drop
- Plate / rods
- Plate
- Inherently stable
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. New model: figures are early and get re-checked every month.
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
Secure and comfortable, neither too tight nor too loose, with a semi-slim midfoot and heel and no hot spots.
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Where to buy the Vectiv Infinite 3
RRP around £145. Tap through for today's price.
The North Face Vectiv Infinite 3
In short
A strong choice if your trail runs take in rocks, scree and steep mountain paths and you want grip and protection in one shoe. If you run mainly on granite, expect the forefoot lugs to wear faster.
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