The North Face Introduces Its First Carbon-Plated Running Shoe That Promises Stability

The North Face is maintaining momentum. In the midst of the brand experiencing a revival in attention thanks to celebrities including Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Garner, Bella Hadid — as well as its highly sought after collection with Gucci — the outdoor company has launched its first-ever carbon-plate footwear line. Called Vectiv, The North Face has created a lineup of shoes designed to help shoppers run and hike on the most difficult trails and mountainous terrains with ease. Dropping first is the brand’s Flight Vectiv, a running shoe that The North Face boasts “reduces downhill tibial impact by 10%” and allows “runners to comfortably log more miles without compounding impact.” The shoe features a 3-D-modeled heel, a 3-D carbon-fiber plate underfoot and a TPE footbed. The shoes construction delivers stability, grip and shock absorption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The North Face (@thenorthface) As for looks, the Flight Vectiv is designed with a white colorway with black panelling. Additionally, the shoe features reflective accents with a rocker midsole and SurfaceCTRL outsole. Katlyn Gerbin, runner for The North Face, shared that the sneaker is “fast, light and responsive” in a statement. “The plate gives the shoes a responsive and high-performance feel,

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