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The North Face Offtrail Ultra Hands-On Review: The Scrambling Shoe Runners Have Been Waiting For?
The North Face released the Offtrail Ultra, aiming to meet both trail running and rock scrambling needs in one shoe; the author tested it in the Swiss Alps near Chamonix, France. Previously runners had to choose: trail running shoes sacrificed climbing ability, approach shoes sacrificed runnability, and some even replaced outsole rubber and lugs themselves. This hybrid shoe remains niche, with limited investment from most brands.
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