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    Oct 21, 2021 3 minutes
    By Alistair Hall

    The North Face Vectiv Exploris FutureLight $300 / 746g (m), 640g (w)

    Features: The shoe has a pronounced curved, or rocker, construction so that the toe and heel sit well off the ground. Combined with the high-rebound EVA midsole, it’s claimed to provide forward propulsion to help users move more quickly and more efficiently. There’s a TPU plate underfoot for stability and protection, waterproof and breathable FutureLight membrane and a Cordura ripstop mesh upper. TNF has used its own soft rubber outsole.

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