The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3 vs The North Face VECTIV Infinite
Which one for which runner?
What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.
The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3
- Latest version (2025)
- 40 g lighter
- 4 mm more under the heel
The North Face VECTIV Infinite
- Previous version (2021)
- 4 mm less under the heel
Side by side
- The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3 is 40 g lighter
- The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3 has 4 mm more heel stack
Profiles
- The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3
- The North Face VECTIV Infinite
- VECTIV Infinite 3 — Comfort: 4/5
- VECTIV Infinite 3 — Responsiveness: 3/5
- VECTIV Infinite 3 — Stability: 3/5
- VECTIV Infinite 3 — Durability: 3/5
- VECTIV Infinite 3 — Grip: 3/5
- VECTIV Infinite 3 — Versatility: 4/5
- VECTIV Infinite — Comfort: 4/5
- VECTIV Infinite — Responsiveness: 3/5
- VECTIV Infinite — Stability: 3/5
- VECTIV Infinite — Durability: 3/5
- VECTIV Infinite — Grip: 3/5
- VECTIV Infinite — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionThe North Face VECTIV Infinite 3The North Face VECTIV Infinite
Price
Catalogue price £145 USD 169
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 267 g 307 g
Drop 6 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 29 mm 25 mm
Forefoot stack 23 mm 19 mm
Midsole foam DREAM nitrogen-TPU Dual-density EVA
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.65 out of 5 2.90 out of 5
Cushioning 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Trail running, Long runs Trail running, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified
Related pages
Men · Women · Unisex
By terrain
Retailer prices
The North Face VECTIV Infinite 3
No retailer price available for this shoe yet.
Recommended retail price£145
The North Face VECTIV Infinite
No retailer price available for this shoe yet.
Recommended retail priceUSD 169
Alternatives to these two models
Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

- Close to The North Face VECTIV Infinite: same terrain, same category, same role

- Close to The North Face VECTIV Infinite: same terrain, same category, same role

- Close to The North Face VECTIV Infinite: same terrain, same category, same role

- Close to The North Face VECTIV Infinite: same terrain, same category, same role