The North Face - Offtrail Ultra Men's - Papaya/Canal Blue

• A low, unplated platform keeps you close to the ground for quick, reactive footing on loose or technical terrain
• Dual-density superfoam midsole gives a firmer, protective outer layer with a softer, bouncier core underfoot
• A dedicated scrambling zone under the toes adds extra grip when the trail turns to steeper rock
• The integrated stretch gaiter seals out stones and trail debris without needing separate gaiters
• Seamless, dual-wrap upper keeps the forefoot breathable while the ripstop rear quarter shrugs off the trail's rougher moments
• Racing laces tuck into a garage loop so nothing snags on low-hanging scrub

• Weight: 264g (men's US9)
• Heel stack height: 29mm, forefoot: 23mm
• Heel-to-toe drop: 6mm
• Midsole: dual-density DREAMBOUND nitrogen-infused superfoam
• Outsole: full-length SURFACE CTRL rubber with THINWEB weight reduction, 5mm lugs, scrambling zone at toe
• Upper: seamless dual-wrap forefoot, hydrophobic ripstop rear quarter, bonded internal frame with TPU overlays
• Integrated SCREEGUARD high-stretch gaiter with scree shield
• Racing laces with integrated lace-garage strap
• No plate
• Colour: Papaya/Canal Blue

• Technical mountain trails with loose rock, scree, or scrambling sections
• Runners who prefer a low-profile, ground-connected feel over a high, plated stack
• Short-distance ultras or training runs where terrain matters more than raw cushioning
• Less suited to: for longer training miles or race-day cushioning on varied trail, the North Face Men's VECTIV Enduris 4 offers more stack height and a propulsion plate for that kind of long-distance comfort

We stock the Offtrail Ultra because it goes against the current trend of taller stacks and carbon plates, and does it deliberately. The dual-density DREAMBOUND midsole and integrated gaiter are built specifically for scrambling terrain, not just adapted from a road shoe, and the lower 29mm stack keeps you genuinely connected to technical ground rather than perched above it. It's a shoe for runners who spend real time on loose rock and steep, unpredictable trail, where feel and control matter more than maximum cushioning.