- Lightweight
- 14 Drainage Ports
- Ultra Breathable
- X-2 Heel Air Pod
- Sticky Rubber Outsole
Designed specifically for adventure racing The North Face Crusade also excels at trail running, hiking and light backpacking.
The North Face continues its commitment to adventure racing with ground-breaking footwear advancements aimed at delivering stellar performance and comfort.
SnakePlate™ provides protection as well as an intimate feel for the surface of the trail. High abrasion sticky rubber grips surfaces, including the occasional water-slickened rock field. Breathability lets the foot stay cool while drainage lets it dry out after a river crossing.
Ideal for the varied uses of the multisport athlete, the new X-2 02™ heel air bag provides an added measure of cushioning and protection for the athlete moving fast over rugged terrain, and stands up to repeated pounding, stride after stride.
Upper has ultra lightweight, hydrophobic synthetic nubuck and breathable mesh, protective-vented TPU toe cap, 14 abrasion resistant mono-mesh drainage ports.
Bottom has lightweight EVA midsole with X-2™ cushioning on a low-profile platform, innovative TPU forefoot with medial/lateral outriggers, Tenacious™ Grip sticky rubber outsole.
• Ultra lightweight, hydrophobic synthetic upper.
• Protective TPU toe cap with venting for breathability and drainage.
• Highly breathable, hydrophobic sandwich mesh upper.
• Abrasion resistant monomesh drainage ports positioned along bottom.
• Full drainage, hydrophobic Northotics™ footbed.
• Lightweight, compression molded X-2™ dual density EVA midsole with a low profile platform that provides enhanced ground control and responsiveness.
• Innovative TPU forefoot SnakePlate™ with medial/lateral outriggers and midfoot shank, provides torsional support while giving great protection from stone bruising.
• High abrasion Tenacious™ Grip sticky rubber outsole with high surface contact provides excellent traction over varied terrain.