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With aggressive 5mm lugs, Kevlar reinforcements, taped seams, and waterproof Gore-Tex technology, The North Face (TNF) Offtrail TR Gore-Tex shoe is built for technical terrain in wet conditions.
TNF already offers a solid lineup of trail running shoes, but not many come with the added protection of GTX.
True to their “Never Stop Exploring” mantra, they’ve taken their trusted Offtrail TR and made it even more rugged, upgrading key features, including adding Gore-Tex®, to ensure it’s ready to handle any adventure, no matter the weather.
I received these shoes right in the middle of Colorado’s winter. After a harsh arctic blast, temperatures quickly shot up, turning snow into slush and leaving the roads and trails muddy and slushy. It was the perfect opportunity to put the Offtrail TR shoes—and the Gore-Tex waterproofing—to the ultimate test.
Overall, they performed as I had hoped, keeping my feet stable and dry in mud and slush. However, the deep lugs did tend to hold onto mud more than I expected, making it a bit trickier to shake off after muddier stretches.
Who is Offtrail TR GORE-TEX a good fit for?
Let’s break it down with some common categories:
