User Review: The North Face Ultra Gore-Tex XCR

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

Reviewed September 27, 2005 by jhemp_00

Rating: rated 2 of 5 stars
Use: 10 mile and above runs
Break-in Period: none
Weight: dunno
Price Paid: $65 on ebay

I'm 6 ft, 190 lbs just so ya know how to judge this review.

I just don't get it!!! Where is the fore foot cushioning in these shoes??? Actually where the heck is the fore foot cushioning in most trail running shoes? I can understand wanting less cushioning for scrambling up boulders and technical approaches because you want more feel in the shoe so you know what's going on down there. But not in a running shoe, dudes! I couldn't imagine running more than three miles in these. They do fit my narrow foot well and seem to be more than stable enough, but the lack of cushin nullifies the good.

I hear all this crap about people wanting want more feel for the trail, well 15 miles into a run and I don't think you feet will agree with you. Okay, if you're small and light and doing short runs and nature hikes not over a few miles then these shoes are SUPER DUPER!

I have always gone back to Nike for my running shoes. I like the Air Max Assail for most of my training. They have good cushin in the fore foot and heel, and they feel good on the pavement after many miles! The other Nike trail running shoes I've had suck! They have suffered the same problem as the Ultras.

I really hope someday trail running shoes can actually be worn for running, What a concept!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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