User Review: The North Face Ultra 103 XCR

The North Face Ultra 103 XCR
Above: The current Ultra 103 XCR, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 3 of 5 stars
Materials: Gore-tex, mesh, fun
Use: walking around the store
Break-in Period: 1.5 minutes
Weight: not overly heavy, but not light.
Price Paid: $115

I didn't buy these shoes, but after searching for a week and a half for a decent pair of trail runners, I figured I'd post my minimal experience.

These shoes fit very well, nice and roomy in the toe without being too big. They do still fit a little big compared to Montrails. The biggest downfall was how stiff the sole is. It really feels more like a hiking "shoe" than a trail runner. Maybe it would break in, maybe it's not a big deal when you're not in the shoe store, but there was little to no flex, and that just wasn't what I was looking for. I would highly recommend trying a pair on before going mail order.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Ultra 103 XCR at 4 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
2 purchase options:
Ultra 103 XCR (For Men)$99.99Buy Now
Ultra 103 XCR (For Women)$99.99Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Ultra 103 XCR Trail Running Shoe - Women's$71.47Buy Now
Ultra 103 XCR Trail Running Shoe - Men's$82.46Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
2 purchase options:
Ultra 103 XCR Trail Running Shoe - Women's$71.47Buy Now
Ultra 103 XCR Trail Running Shoe - Men's$76.97Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:
Men's Ultra 103 XCR Trail Running Shoe$109.95Buy Now
Women's Ultra 103 XCR Trail Running Shoe$109.95Buy Now

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