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- Excellent traction
- Some motion control
- Waterproof version available
- For trails only, not roads
- Heavy (13.9 ounces)
July 2008. The North Face Rucky Chucky trail-running shoe is a couple ounces heavier than most, but reviews say its outstanding traction and stability make up for that. Tests show it has excellent traction even on mud, snow and ice. It has a semi-straight last, with some motion control to keep feet from overpronating. Reviews recommend The North Face Rucky Chucky trail-running shoe for challenging terrain, but there's not enough cushioning for running on roads.
We found the best reviews of The North Face Rucky Chucky at Runner's World and Running Times magazines, where they're recommended based on extensive tests. We found only a few owner-written reviews at REI.com and at Altrec.com.
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1. Runner's WorldDetails/Subscribe
This review of 12 trail-running shoes (based on tests by nearly 250 runners) recommends The North Face Rucky Chucky for superb traction even on snow and ice.
Review: Trail-running shoe Guide Spring 2008, Warren Greene, March 11, 2008
2. RunningTimes.comDetails/Subscribe
Editors here praise The North Face Rucky Chucky for its excellent traction, recommending it for long runs on packed trails only. It doesn't have enough cushioning for running on pavement, however.
Review: Trail Shoe: The North Face Rucky Chucky, Adam W. Chase, June 2008
3. REI.com
Only a handful of owners review The North Face Rucky Chucky here, but they give it perfect ratings, praising its comfort, stability and traction on all kinds of terrain.
Review: The North Face Rucky Chucky Trail-Running Shoes, Contributors to REI.com
4. Altrec.com
Only a couple of owners review the shoe here, praising the roomy toe box and "low stable ride." One notes that it provides stability on rough terrain without throwing the foot too much toward the inside.
Review: The North Face Men's Rucky Chucky Trail Running Shoe, Contributors to Altrec.com
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