Customer Reviews The North Face Ultra 109 GTX

I've gone through three pairs of GTX 106s. They were by far the best trail running and all round trail shoes I've ever had. They were perfect in nearly all conditions. The 106s were very well constructed and all three are still 100% intact and functional, albeit in a diminished capacity due to tread wear. When I saw the 106s were replaced by the 109s I was frantic when I could not find 106s anywhere, but went ahead and ordered the 109s. Upon inspection it was obvious VF Corp saved some money on the construction of the 109s. I tried them on and they were comfortable but required a break-in. I did some moderate hikes and runs and was satisfied, though I knew I was in a cheaper shoe. However, when they were 3 weeks old I spent a weekend hiking Linville Gorge and the adhesive from the sole to the midsole failed on both shoes. I'm returning them. Very disappointed they wrecked the perfect shoe.

After three pairs of the 106 from REI, I went to REI for another, but found the 109 on the shelf instead. Tread is identical, upper is similar, basic sizing/fit seemed the same (12/12), so I got a pair of 109s. Having worn them past break-in, I'm returning the 109s because the on-the-trail feel is completely different from the 106. Specific differences include that I feel rocks more than with the 106, and that the throat closes together more when snugging the laces, suggesting the upper is cut way different (not the same last?). Overall not as comfortable.

Great fit! Very comfortable shoes. Very sturdy. I am 6’7 and feel like I am well supported. They look even better in person. I would buy them again!

Zappos' mens shoe size chart says US 11.5 is 28.3cm. This size 11.5 shoe says it is 29.5cm - that is a big difference! So it runs big.

At first was quite pleased with thes shoes but the quality was quite disappointing. Within two weeks the laces were frayed apart where they thread through the eyelets. Then shortly after that the tread lugs started falling off and the stitching started separating along the sides. Was quite disappointed that my purchase didn't last longer.

Shoes are the best I’ve ever owned!

I’ve been wearing The North Face Ultra 109 GRX for 10 years or more. They are my daily shoe for around town and low intensity hiking. I wear them all seasons. I’m now doing more trail running and I’ve gone down a size to use them as my trail runners. Hopefully The North Face won’t drastically change the shoe in the future.

fit to size. normally I am a 9.5 for this type of boot but returned because they were too tight.

My husband looovvvves them.

True to size, comfortable and good water resistance. Very satisfied so far.

I'm using these shoes for cross-training: free-weights in the driveway and 2-3 mile jogs mostly on the street. I like the traction and stability. Their water resistance is nice for keeping my feet dry when I cross wet grass or go through puddles -- much better than typical running shoes. I wear 10.5 in most shoes, and 10.5 with these fits well.

Awesome

Very pleased with these shoes. They are very comfortable and there’s plenty of room in the toe box. Fit is true to size and wore them in rainstorm and my feet were dry

My husband loves these - this is his second pair, and my brother loves the ones we just got him for Christmas!!

These are extremely comfortable and good looking