Combining an ultra-light yet supportive footplate, midsole rocker geometry and SurfaceCTRL grip, the VECTIV technology is designed to maximise energy on the trail. And for the Exploris, that translates into hiking shoes engineered to go the distance. But while this iteration is loaded with the same great details as the original, The North Face has made a few changes. The platform below the foot is broader to provide greater stability.