With Spring upon us and summer right around the corner, it's time to refresh your footwear for the season ahead. Whether you're hitting the pavement, exploring trails, or upgrading from everyday style, the 2025 Spring Shoe Guide has you covered. This year brings a perfect blend of innovation, comfort, and style, with top brands rolling out shoes that cater to runners, casual walkers, and lifestyle enthusiasts alike. Expect cutting-edge materials, eco-conscious designs, and bold aesthetics that will keep you ahead of the game. Get ready to step confidently into the new season with shoes tailored to your needs and preferences.
We gathered testers from all over the country, including veteran runners at ACTIVE, to extensively test the shoes in this guide. Our testers put their shoes through at least 20 running miles (some way more than 20 miles) while paying attention to comfort, fit, weight, breathability, flexibility, and ride.
From updates of old favorites that had our feet singing to new releases that will ensure you'll find something to motivate your miles well into summer, you're guaranteed to find a shoe you'll love. We know money might be tight, but if you can, treat yourself! You deserve it.
Spring Shoe Guides
AHNU | Asics | Brooks | Craft | Diadora | HOKA | KURU | La Sportiva | Merrell | New Balance | Nike | The North Face | Reebok | Rossignol | Salomon | Saucony | Scarpa | Skechers | Speedland | Under Armour
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The NorthFace Vectus Enduris 4
The NorthFace Vectus Enduris 4
About:Whether you're tackling rugged trails or pushing your limits on long runs, the North Face Flight Vectiv Enduris 4 is designed to be your ultimate trail companion. Built for stability and comfort, this shoe features advanced VECTIV™ technology, delivering optimal energy return with each stride. The breathable, lightweight upper enhances airflow, keeping your feet cool even during the toughest exploits, while the dual-density midsole offers superior cushioning to support every step, mile after mile. Add an ultra-durable SurfaceCTRL™ rubber outsole for exceptional grip on challenging terrains, and you have a shoe that is as versatile as your outdoor ambitions.
Designed with trail runners and adventurers in mind, the Enduris 4 combines innovation, durability, and comfort in one remarkable package. Whether scaling elevations or descending technical paths, this trail-running shoe ensures you stay steady, supported, and ready to conquer more.
The North Face delivers on a technical high-cushion shoe. The performance deeply blew me away.
Things We Liked:
"Very grippy tread. Great for more technical trails and navigating steep climbs. "
Areas for Improvement:
"Update the upper to be a bit more breathable. "
Final Thoughts
This shoe was nothing short of a surprise and delight. A solid running shoe should be a no-brainer for a company that makes technical mountain gear. But it’s been hard to find that in other shoes they have made. But this one knocked it out of the park.
A solid amount of stack under foot, but still light enough not to feel like you are pulling a boat behind you. The cushion feels firm and supportive throughout the footbed, yet has enough give to be comfortable. The last one's forefoot does stick out a fair amount, but that hasn’t become an issue. The tread pattern is aggressive enough for technical trails, and the tread depth is there for those more technical trails.
This shoe has maintained a spot in my rotation due to its excellent cushioning, solid tread, and overall comfort.
Specs:
- Drop: 6 mm
- Weight: 10.12 oz
- Price: $160
- Category: Cushion
- Type: Running - Trail
- Fit: True To Size
- Ideal for: Recovery, Long Distance, Trail
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