The North Face Vectiv Pro 3 review: A carbon racing shoe with ultra marathons in sight

The award-winning race-day staple from The North Face is back with a complete revamp – but is it an improvement or a step in the wrong direction?

from The North Face
RRP  £225.00
4 point 5 star ratings for The north face vectiv pro 3 trail running shoes shot by milo wilson for review on LFTO
  • Uber thick midsole takes away proprioception
  • RRP:£225 / $250
    Weight (Unisex UK9):303g / 10.7oz
    Sizes:UK 3.5–12
    Stack height:Heel: 43 mm; Forefoot: 37 mm
    Drop:6mm
    Lug Length:3.5mm
    Upper:Seamless engineered mesh (TPU & recycled polyester), lightweight skeletal support frame with tongue wings; 51% recycled
    Midsole:Dual-layer DREAM nitrogen‑TPU foam with VECTIV 3.0 two-tier plate system (full-length carbon propulsion plate + recycled-carbon/TPU stability top plate)
    Outsole:One-piece SURFACE CTRL rubber with 3.5 mm lugs, 10–20% sustainably sourced rubber