The North Face Fire Road Boa Trail Running Shoes (For Men)

I returned them. There is an ungainly knob above the heel that is used to tighten laces. It almost looks like those things they attach to products in stores so you don't shoplift. Meanwhile, it doesn't tighten well and rubs against the ledge as you walk down stairs.

using it of evryday moving around or off road running, walking they are just great shoes!! great deal 2, no mistake

I bought these for everyday use. I am a big guy (Clydesdale class, thank you) and these are nice and stable...it's one reason I love TNF shoes. The Boa system seems hinky at first, but it is fast becoming my preferred method of lacing. The knob could be a bit less obtrusive, and as one reviewer noted, it does hit going down stairs on occasion. Overall, I have grown accustomed to the Boa system. It may seem like you can't get them tight enough at first, but it tends to eliminate tight spots in one area of the foot or another.