The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3

Trail · Neutral · Medium

The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3

/ 3

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Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 51% of shoes

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77/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 51% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

77
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 72% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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85
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 65% of shoes

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84
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 63% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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82
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 24% of shoes

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69
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (65/100)

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Scores better than 15% of shoes

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65

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Comfortable fit that stays pleasant over long days on trail.
  • Holds up well to rough terrain compared with many trail shoes.
  • Firm underfoot feel suits runners wanting trail ground contact.

Cons

  • Cushioning is noticeably less soft than most trail shoes.
  • Rival trail shoes offer more value.
  • Recent release, so long-term real-world feedback is still thin.

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Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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11 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
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29/23mm
37/32mm
Drop
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6mm
5mm
Release
2025 Q1 Newest
2023 Q1
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$155
Best price
$112
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$79.88 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Average (51%)
Below average (29%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (72%)
Above average (66%)
Very good (86%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (24%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (63%)
Average (47%)
Very good (86%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (65%)
Above average (62%)
Good (77%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (15%)
Bottom tier (19%)
Very good (87%) Best value
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