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Back to Results North Face Fire Road Manufacturer: North Face Price: $90 Reviewed in: Apr 2008 Shoe Guide Shoe Type: Trail See Specifications See a Video Review Disclaimer About the Shoe Lab Cushioning: Flexibility: Responsiveness: This new shoe's support comes from a post running beneath the midfoot and forefoot that helps control late-stage pronation and align the foot so that it strides more powerfully off the big toe. Assisting in these two goals is a midsole that's filled in under the arch, allowing the foot to sit on a firmer foundation. The Fire Road also features an S-shaped protection plate designed to protect the foot from trail debris without making the midsole too stiff. Recommended for runners with normal to low arches who run on level off-road surfaces such as fire roads. "Superb arch support, but the forefoot cushioning wasn't great." ---John Marshall, 28, East Lansing Be the First to Review this Shoe Gender: Female Shoe Type: Trail Sizes: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 11 Widths: A Midsole Characteristics: Filled in under the arch, allowing the foot to sit on a firmer foundation. Weight: 11 oz. Foot Biomechanics: Supination Printer Friendly | Email | See All Tools

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