The North Face FLIGHT VECTIC | Does The CARBON PLATE ACTUALLY WORK? + Sizing, comfort and Lockdown

The North Face Flight Vectiv has created quite a buzz setting numerous FKT's but does the carbon plate actually work? Lets find out in todays best trail running shoe review...
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Todays review of the North Face Flight Vectiv covers fit, sizing, comfort, durability and an in depth analysis of that carbon plate and infamous rocker system.Is the Flight Vectiv one of the best trail and Ultra running shoes of 2021? It certainly gets top marks for innovation and brave, forward thinking design.
Having now reviewed the Speedgoat 4 and Salomon Ultra Glide lets see how the North Face Flight Vectiv compares.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:47 - About The North Face
2:34 - The North Face Vectiv Range
3:29 - Flight Vectiv sizing
4:05 - 1st run!
7:29 - Flight Vectiv Sizing, width & lockdown
8:40 - Comfort & stability
9:52 - North Face Flight Vectiv lacing
11:46 - Flight Vectiv outsole & grip
12:59 - Flight Vectiv Carbon plate test
15:14 - North Face Futurelight Jacket review
16:02 - Does the carbon plate work?
17:40 - Lockdown, heel hold & tongue
18:20 - Durability
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[@martinpenrice]

Another great review Darren . Looking forward to seeing 3 peaks all the best of luck for it

[@DarrenSmithTrailRunning]

Thanks Martin, getting excited now

[@matthewknapper7430]

Best of luck for your y3p, wishing you a great run but most of all enjoy it, looking forward to the recap 👍

[@DarrenSmithTrailRunning]

Thanks Matthew, I'm sure I'll enjoy it until Inglebrough of course :)

[@MihaiGoRunning]

Great review dear friend! Thanks for sharing! Fully watched with great consideration for your work! ✌️

[@DarrenSmithTrailRunning]

Thanks Mihai

[@opusmax8171]

I think TNF made some huge improvments this year but they still have a long way to go! Great video ❤️

[@DarrenSmithTrailRunning]

Yeh agree there’s still improvements needed for sure but if they can get it right with the quality of the build and high end feel it’ll be impressive. This is their first major release IMO so can’t wait to see the next edition.

[@BanjoStu]

Good review mate. 👍 I think we'll start to see more and more carbon plated trail shoes. Adidas have just released theirs, the Terrex Agravic Ultra (or something like that).
Have a great race at Y3P, I'm sure you'll smash it, powered by Luchos. 👍

[@DarrenSmithTrailRunning]

Thanks Stu, I think you're right and it'll be interesting to see how they all implement the carbon plate into their own design.

[@aidannyman7871]

Hey - did you half size down from your street shoe size, measured size, or usual running shoe size? If latter - what is your usual brand/size?

[@DarrenSmithTrailRunning]

I half sized down from my normal trail shoes. I usually take 8.5UK in Hoka, Scott and Salomon, Inov-8 etc. But note this was personal, something I have never had to do before, and it doesn't always come down to fit sometimes it can be your gait which makes a difference. Almost all others have gone true to size.

[@alanrobinson2229]

Strange
I went half size up and felt it was still too small?
Iam a relative novice,but did note I ran faster than with any of my other shoes,I wasn't trying...

[@DarrenSmithTrailRunning]

Yes strange sizing on this one I’ve heard all sorts of varying experiences I think ultimately the sock like fit makes it hard to nail down.