The North Face has announced the release of Vectiv, a trail-focused footwear system. After two years of investment in research and development and more than 6,000 miles of athlete testing, The North Face has developed soling architecture tuned for the demands of running and hiking on technical mountainous terrain.
Consumers will be able to purchase Flight Vectiv, one model in the lineup. According to studies conducted by third-party research, the Flight Vectiv reduces downhill tibial impact by 10%, allowing runners to comfortably log more miles without compounding impact.
“The Flight Vectiv are fast, light and responsive,” said Kaytlyn Gerbin, runner for The North Face. “The plate gives the shoes a responsive and high-performance feel, and the streamlined upper keeps the shoes lightweight while maintaining the ‘fits like a glove’ feeling. From the 93-mile Wonderland Trail in the Pacific Northwest to racing the 80-mile Transgrancanaria course, I’ve trusted and relied on these shoes to propel me forward.”
Since the inception of Vectiv, 14 athletes from The North Face team have set 17 records around the world, including: Gerbin’s 18 hours, 41 minutes, 54 on the Wonderland Trail; Coree Woltering’s 21 days, 13 hours and 35 minutes on the Ice Age Trail and Pau Capell’s solo UTMB attempt of 21:17:18.
“The Flight Vectiv has quickly become my favorite race shoe,” said Capell, runner for The North Face. “It feels fast but also provides real stability and grip on the descents, and these are the moments that make all the difference.”
The North Face will launch eight key styles for trail running and hiking with pricing ranging from $125 to $199.
