Men's The North Face VECTIV™ FUTURELIGHT™ Flight Guard Trail Running Shoes Black Green | US278DJTL

Combining a 3D carbon fibre footplate, midsole rocker geometry and SurfaceCTRL™ grip, our new VECTIV™ technology is designed to maximise energy on the trail. And the Flight Guards are the most responsive waterproof shoes in our elite trail running range. Light and energy giving, they are tried, tested and trusted by our athletes. Made for ultra-distances, they're incredibly durable thanks to Kevlar®, polyamide and Matryx® fabrics. The uppers are made with breathable-waterproof FUTURELIGHT™ technology enhanced with durable Spectra® yarn and feature a zipped gaiter for protection even in snowy conditions.

DETAILS

Style:

52QX

Toe-to-heel offset :

6 mm

Traction pattern :

5 mm for excellent grip on soft ground

Weight :

½ pair 356 g, pair 712 g

• Zipped, protective gaiter has a breathable-waterproof FUTURELIGHT™ membrane enhanced with Spectra® yarns for durability
• Reflective logo for enhanced visibility
• Durable and abrasion-resistant Matryx®-paneled inner shoe for support
• Durable and responsive TPE footbed
• 3D carbon plate underfoot for multi-directional stability and forward propulsion

• Rocker midsole geometry engineered to create long-lasting forward propulsion
• Dual-density midsole with ultra-lightweight and high-rebound foam
• SurfaceCTRL™ rubber outsole optimised for trail running in winter conditions
• VECTIV™ technology designed to help maximise energy on the trail

VECTIV™

An in-shoe technology that combines a 3D plate and rocker midsole to turn energy into momentum for forward propulsion.

Ortholite®

OrthoLite® foam footbeds are lightweight and breathable, and feature built-in moisture management and antimicrobial action.

FUTURELIGHT™

Seamsealed FUTURELIGHT™ is an advanced fabric technology that can be customised to deliver optimised combinations of breathable-waterproof protection.

Matryx®

Combining durable Kevlar threads and high-tenacity polyamide yarns this textile technology provides flexible support and abrasion resistance.

Surface CTRL®

This bio-based outsole rubber compound provides superior traction and durability.