The Offtrail Ultra – Built for Hardcore Terrain
The North Face Launches a New Trail Running Shoe Featuring TNF’s first dual-density supercritical midsole
The North Face has expanded its trail running line with a shoe equipped for handling terrain technical enough that you don’t even need to stay on the trail.
The North Face Offtrail Ultra launched this week with the brand’s first dual-density DreamBound foam midsole. A nitrogen-infused combo balances comfort, durability and support by using a firmer foam both on the sides of and beneath a softer material. Further down is an enhanced Surface Ctrl G2 outsole with 5mm lugs and a scrambling zone at the toe.
For the upper, a bonded internal frame with TPU overlays helps lock down the foot and provide resistance to abrasions. A high-stretch ScreeGuard gaiter then hugs the ankle to prevent any debris from entering.
The Men’s Offtrail Ultra Shoes were designed in partnership with The North Face® athlete team, to deliver high-level performance. Our innovative dual-density DREAMBOUND™ midsole provides comfort, stability and unmatched underfoot performance while remaining lightweight. The integrated SCREEGUARD™ gaiter helps keep out trail debris while still allowing for easy entry, and our new SURFACE CTRL™ outsole features 5 mm lugs and a scrambling zone at the toe for grip on technical terrain. Whether you’re scaling peaks or navigating rugged trails, the Offtrail Ultra helps you to explore further, faster.
- Features
- Upper: Lightweight, seamless dual-wrap upper at forefoot with hydrophobic ripstop at rear quarter
- Bonded internal frame for a supportive lockdown with TPU overlays for increased abrasion resistance in high-wear areas
- Our high-stretch and recovery SCREEGUARD™ gaiter has a scree shield for debris protection
- Racing laces have an integrated strap for lace management
- Sole Unit: Dual-density DREAMBOUND™ nitrogen super-foam midsole has a firmer outer and bottom layer for durability and protection and a softer inner layer for rebound and all-day comfort
- 29 mm heel stack height (midsole + outsole) with a 6 mm heel/toe offset
- Ultralight 5 mm molded-EVA sockliner
- Full-length SURFACE CTRL™ outsole with THINWEB technology for high-level grip and reduced outsole weight
- 5 mm lugs for high-level traction on technical and rocky terrain plus a scrambling zone at the toes—designed based on athlete feedback—for mountain performance
“In a world of over-engineered footwear, the Offtrail Ultra stands out for its simplicity,” TNF athlete and ultra-marathoner Zach Miller said in a press release. “No plates, no extreme rockers or towering stack heights — just a clean, functional design built for real mountain movement. Even its built-in gaiter is minimalist, offering a snug, sock-like fit that keeps debris out without the fuss of zippers or dials. That simplicity translates to versatility: it climbs, descends, scrambles, corners, and cruises with ease.”
Run through mud, sand, dust or dirt
—an integrated SCREEGUARD™
gaiter keeps trail debris out.
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