Customer Reviews The North Face Vectiv Exploris Futurelight
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50%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
16%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
5%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
16%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
13%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
71%"Felt true to size"
86%"Felt true to width"
86%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face USIncentivized Review
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Unfortunately had to return as the right shoe's fitting was not perfect.
Nikhil,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I am a fan on North Face light hikers, However these great looking shoes are nothing like previous NF hikers I have purchased. Too small, no arch too narrow. Zappos was great with their return policy and I bought a pair of New Balance Trail shoes the fit great!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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way too small. I have bought NF shoes 4 times before over the past 8 years, and the sizes were just right for my feet (13 mens). I got a new pair of the VECTIV Exploris FUTURELIGHT and they were way too small. Although sized at 13, I would guess that they fit at 11 or 12. Way too tight. I had to return them.
Edward,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face CA
These shoes are extremely narrow and stiff on the side. They have caused major foot pain on the ball of my feet.
Shab,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face CA
They are my first pair of hiking shoes. I only wore them once (my first hiking) and the front of my tennis shoe peeled off.
Daniel,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face USIncentivized Review
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These tend to be tight and the tread wears out extremely quickly. Futurelight is also the poor man's Gore-Tex and not at all as effective over time.
Brian,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
Most important info first: these are not waterproof. If you need something that won't soak through in the rain or when walking through a bit of water, DO NOT get these.
They are pretty comfortable though and have otherwise held up fairly well. I got these back in March and have used them pretty regularly, mostly on dayhikes, but also a few multi-day backcountry backpacking trips. The shoes are comfortable and feel pretty good even after a full day of hiking with a pack on.
They're just not waterproof. My brother got a pair shortly after I got mine (because they look pretty good for hiking shoes and were comfortable) and his are also soaking through anytime it rains or they touch water, so the issue isn't a one-off.
I've sent mine in to their warranty department and expect to be given a refund, as it's my understanding that this is the issue with all the new Vectiv/Futurelight shoes.
Abe,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
Great looking shoe! Wish I could have worn them they come super small. Be sure to order a full size bigger
Eric,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Terrible petroleum smell that would not go away. Too bad, seemed to be a great trail runner.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Great shoe but both pair I ordered have a terrible petroleum smell that will not go away. Too bad, seems like a great trail shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
I returned the shoes to the warranty dept hoping for a fix
RamAir,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
The sole is almost flat after wearing for half a year for light use.
Kevin,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at The North Face US
After only 3 months of use the seam came unglued. Would not recommend. The north face did not want to repair or replace.
Val,
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