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The North Face Men's Ultra 103 XCR Trail Running Shoe The North Face: Men's Ultra 103 XCR Trail Running Shoe

A waterproof and breathable trail runner that's ready to run far in any weather condition.
Great for extreme endurance racing and trail running The North Face Ultra 103 XCR offers the same sort of waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® XCR® found in other running shoes but this shoe has a little more open-cell sandwich mesh material along the upper for potentially better vapor transfer on long runs. For years running shoe manufacturers have mastered the art of waterproofing their trail running shoes but the real trick is finding a way to keep vapor transfer going as a runner's foot heats up. Even with a waterproof membrane trail running shoes that offer wide mesh panels often sacrifice essential support for navigating challenging trail terrain. The North Face Ultra 103 XCR features an extensive pattern of side and top open-cell sandwich mesh reinforced with synthetic leather and a special molded TPU lateral medial support system so you experience an effective balance between essential support and better breathable vapor transfer. Other support refinements include X-2™ air cushioning in the heel and fore foot and a Extended Roll Control™ medial heel wedge. The North Face Ultra 103 XCR is a great shoe for training on trails and it's still light enough for ultra-distance endurance racing in almost any weather.

Awesome Shoe Image: 5 Stars
by Jim in San Diego
On my third pair each lasted about 300-350 miles on a combination of trail/road running. Removed the OEM insole and replaced with Sole ultra heat moldable one. I tend to be an "under pronater" and have tried many different brands (Nike New Balance Asics) of trail shoes these are by far the best. Have run 26.2 and 50 mile races in these and they hold up well have not spent anytime in them during normal walking around however only wore them for running/racing. Heel support and hardened toe box are critical for extreme terrain trails wide toe box works better than any other shoe I have tried during downhill running (toes do not get crushed). Bottom of shoe maintains it's grip in most every kind of terrain when new (< 10 miles old) they are a little slippery on wet asphalt and concrete but after 10-15 miles the slick bottom goes away. Break in is a cinch ran a 13.1 mile race with a brand new pair without a single blister. Buy them!

Great trail shoe Image: 4 Stars
by Bryan Paul
I took these on a trail run for three consecutive days up in the White Mountains of NH. They held up really well and are very stable. You can feel the roll control in the ankle area. The only thing I had issue with was on wet rock surfaces with algae. The 103's slipped a bit but nothing to worry about. Overall great shoe from TNF

Great Shoe, lots of traction and support Image: 5 Stars
by Garrett
So far so good. The aggressive sole is great. Be prepared for high support around the ankle. This is great for trails but something different than your normal road shoes. This shoe also has a huge toebox which is great for someone that has a wide foot. This does feel like a motion control shoe as when you are standing on flat ground your feet cant in it. Doesn't bother me and is fine while running but as a neutral runner I found it as a suprise.

one great shoe Image: 5 Stars
by Kevin Engler
Great shoe very nice sole and they handle good on slippery surfaces

Service was excellent, shoe has been ok. Image: 4 Stars
by Robert Haskins
Pressure spot under sole of left foot occurs periodically breatheability is an issue. Had neither of these on my pair I bought last year and replaced due to so much usage.