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Exclusive Technology For Endurus XCR

WEDNESDAY, 15 MARCH 2006

The North Face is adding another cool item to their great roster of products for this season, the new Endurus XCR Trail Running Shoes. These waterproof babies is North Face's lightest trail running shoes and will sport the BOA® Lacing System that allows for an unbelievably customized fit. This effective system has been applied in snowboarding boots, hockey skates, cycling shoes, inline skates, even wakeboard bindings. The North Face has exclusive use if this technology when it comes to trail running shoes.

Here's a complete rundown of what you can expect from The North Face's Endurus XCR:

Our lightest, most custom-fit trail runner utilizing the Boa® lacing system in combination with waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex® XCR® and our ultralight platform

Northotic™ ergonomically-designed, multi-density footbed with AgION™ antimicrobial footbed covering

Boa® multi-adjust lacing system

Gore-Tex® XCR® waterproof, breathable membrane

Abrasion-resistant, bomber synthetic nubuck and breathable sandwich-mesh

Gusseted tongue

Triple-density lightweight EVA midsole

Roll Control

Medial heel wedge

Heel X-2 O2™ air pod

Blown-rubber forefoot crash pad

Injection-molded TPU shank plate

Ultralightweight perimeter UltrATAC™ rubber outsole