Model: The North Face Arnuva 50 BOA/Lace (Men n Women)|
Weight (Lace): 680g
Weight (Boa): 710g

Product Introduction:

After 3 session of consistent performance, The North Face Arnuva 50 Boa and Arnuva 50 Lace have gone through a major facelift. An extension to the forefoot cushioning with the X-2™ Polymer gives the shoes a better forefoot cushioning most needed for a long day Endurance run. An Improved TPU injection Saddle, integrated with Boa® lacing system, ensures optimal lateral and medial midfoot closure.

For the Arnuva 50 Lace, the introduction of the new Slidelet™ midfoot expansion system provides micro-adjustability on ultra mileage runs, or when running over varied-gradient.

The North Face Arnuva 50 BOA/Lace are available at The North Face concept shop (Suntec), Running Labs (Funan/Novena Square) and Outdoor Life (Novena Square).

More details on of this shoes technology can be found at The North Face Arnuva 50 Lace and The North Face Arnuva 50 BOA.

Recommended Retail Price:
Arnuva 50 Lace : S$216.00 (Inclusive of GST)
Arnuva 50 Boa : S$246.00 (Inclusive of GST)

The North Face® Arnuva 50

ON The Road

• Forefoot Cushion: 7/10
• Rearfoot Cushion: 6/10
• Stability (pronation control/ medial support): 6 /10
• Responsiveness: 7/10
• Overall: 6.5/10

IN The Trail

• Forefoot Cushion: 8/10
• Rearfoot Cushion: 8/10
• Stability (on uneven surfaces): 8/10
• Responsiveness: 7/10
• Traction: 8/10
• Protection against trail elements :8/10
• Overall: 8/10

The improved version of The North Face® Arnuva 50 came with new technical changes but our shoe tester felt that there are still room for improvement. The lack of arch support is quite prominent and this will not be suitable for runners who need medial support to prevent the ankles from “roll-in” when running on the road. The Foam based mid-sole cushioning may need a couple of runs to season and soften comfortably. As The North Face® Arnuva 50 is categorised under both road and trail worthy, it provide sufficient protection and stability against uneven ground. The stiff landing pad at the heel provides stable landing which are meant for running in trails. The forefoot cushioning provides sufficient responsiveness for a good take-off. It has a good outsole traction for both road and trails but need may need improvement on its durability.

Recommended for: High mileage road and trail runners who has efficient running gait.

Not recommended for: Runners who need medial support to prevent overpronation.

Feet-back:

“The traction for road is good enough but the soles wear out quite quickly.” – Eliza

“This pair is a real trail running shoe, NOT a(road) running shoe with protection. really comforatble to run on trail, but So So on road.” – realrunner

The North Face^® Arnuva 50 BOA

ON The Road

• Forefoot Cushion: 8.5/10
• Rearfoot Cushion: 8.5/10
• Stability (pronation control/ medial support): 9.5 /10
• Responsiveness: 9/10
• Overall: 9/10

IN The Trail

• Forefoot Cushion: 8/10
• Rearfoot Cushion: 8/10
• Stability (on uneven surfaces): 8/10
• Responsiveness: 7/10
• Traction: 8/10
• Protection against trail elements: 8/10
• Overall: 8/10

The 2nd version of The North Face® Arnuva 50 BOA comes with many technical changes. The North Face took considerable effort to collect feedbacks from runners to improve on its fitting and cushioning. Our tester who have tried the version without the BOA lacing system previously were impressed with the improvement especially with the road performance. The BOA lacing system allows instant fit adjustment easily while on the go. The support for this shoes is much better than the version without the BOA lacing system. The drainage of the shoes is very effective against wet condition. On the trail, the shoes performed very well with basic protection and the needed traction. The durability of the outsole has yet to show any improvement.

Recommended for: Runners with neutral gait doing high mileage on both light trails and road

Not recommended for: Runners who need more support and prefer to change the colour of the shoe laces

Feet-back:

“This is the best pair of The North Face I have reviewed. Because of it’s unique lacing system (BOA), the shoe snug comfortable on my feet and I can adjust it mid-way thru’ my runs without wasting too much time. The only downside of this shoes is that the sole wears out quite fast compared to other brands of shoes.” – Eliza

“I covered the whole 84kms of the Sundown Ultra and at no time did my feet feel like they were not supported or cushioned enough.” – White Knight

Singapore, 25 September 2008 – Ten female Members of Parliament (MPs) have stepped up to champion Singapore’s first-ever “Women Against Cancer” initiative – a cause supported by the Great Eastern Women 10K run. This initiative is spearheaded by Enterprise Sports Group (ESG) and Great Eastern. In their support for the cause, the MPs are calling upon runners, corporations and members of the public to contribute generously through the Great Eastern Women 10K website.

“We are fellow women standing out against cancer; it is a cause which we are all deeply committed to. Hopefully, more people will utilise this platform to come forward and pledge their support,” said Jessie Phua, Nominated Member of Parliament.

The ten women MPs include Lim Hwee Hua, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Finance & Ministry of Transport; Grace Fu, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of National Development & Ministry of Education; Yu-Foo Yee Shoon, Minister of State, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC; Dr Amy Khor, Mayor, South West District, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources & Deputy Government Whip; Indranee Rajah, MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC; Fatimah Lateef, MP for Marine Parade GRC; Ellen Lee, MP for Sembawang GRC; Jessica Tan, MP for East Coast GRC; Josephine Teo, MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC; and Jessie Phua, NMP.

With a target to raise $100,000 this year, the Women Against Cancer campaign will channel the funds towards Breast Cancer Foundation and Singapore’s first Cervical Cancer Prevention Fund, which provide education to women and aid to needy victims.

Mrs Fang Ai Lian, Chairman of Great Eastern, said, “The Great Eastern Women 10K has grown beyond just a platform to promote healthy living and bonding. What better way to raise funds for and enhance awareness of breast and cervical cancers – the top two cancers affecting women today – than through an all-women sporting event.”

Added Terence Khoo, Managing Director of ESG, co-organiser of the drive and overall organiser of the race, “The Great Eastern Women 10K is not all about the runners, spectators and sponsors — it also stands for a cancer cause. Women Against Cancer is a great opportunity for all of us to give back to society.”

Cancer survivor participants
A record 10,000 runners have signed up for this year’s event. Among them will be a number of cancer survivors, notably Koh Chieng Mun, one of Singapore’s most well known and loved comedic actresses.

On her participation in the race, Chieng Mun explained: “As a cancer survivor, I want to take part in the Great Eastern Women 10K race which supports a worthy cause. Greater cancer awareness and education among women can help affected victims seek medical attention earlier. It was early detection that saved my life.”

Donation procedures
All Great Eastern Women 10K runners and the public can show their support for Women Against Cancer by donating their preferred sum. Donations can be made online at www.women10k.com/ or via cheque to Enterprise Sports Group Pte Ltd which is located at 257B Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259699. At the back of the cheque, please indicate “Donation for Women Against Cancer”.

Quotes from MPs on why they are supporting Women Against Cancer

“Women play a key role in our society and families. They often provide the courage and strength needed to hold the family together in times of crisis. Hence, when women are struck by cancer, the impact on their loved ones can be devastating. This initiative to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation and the Cervical Cancer Prevention Fund will benefit cancer patients and their families. More importantly, it will educate our female population about cancer prevention. It is deserving of our support. I have seen how cancer ravages the lives of men, women and children. It is painful and disabling. It is equally traumatic and heart-wrenching for their loved ones. Early detections will help save lives. Let us help fight the disease, lessen the pain and increase the hope of survival.” - Yu-Foo Yee Shoon

“It is only right for all women to support this cause. There is power and unity in numbers and women need to come together to garner collaborative support whether through support groups, counseling, volunteering, increasing our own understanding and being aware. Being a medical specialist myself and seeing cancer patients come in daily with multiple complications and issues, whether medical or social…is sure enough to make me support this wholeheartedly.” - Dr Fatimah Lateef

“Every woman is precious, whether she is a homemaker or a career woman. As she tends to dismiss her ‘discomfort’ as tolerable, she may not realize that it could be cancerous. We must raise her awareness through such campaigns and save more lives.” – Ellen Lee

“Cancer hits people in the most unexpected ways, as it did my domestic helper Carmen.  Early this year, Carmen was diagnosed with breast cancer.  She was devastated – there was no known history of cancer in her family and she was always in the pink of health.  Fortunately, with early detection and medical intervention, Carmen is recovering well.  I support “Women Against Cancer” because we must raise awareness and equip women with knowledge to fight this dreaded disease.” – Josephine Teo

“I lost my mom through cancer.  I support the ‘Women Against Cancer’ movement as I believe awareness & education are crucial to beat this silent killer.” – Jessie Phua

The Pikes Peak Ascent® and Pikes Peak Marathon® will redefine what you call running. They started out just like most races on any street in USA. But your first left turn will have you turning in the direction of up! During the next 10 miles, as you gain almost 6,000 vertical feet, your legs, lungs, heart and mind will be worn to a ragged nothingness. But it won’t be until your last three miles, with still over 2,000′ of vertical to go, that you will realize where the Marathon got its moniker—America’s Ultimate Challenge. To find out more about 2008 Pikes Peak Marathon, click here to read Ripley’s review of this lung-bursting race!