What's a good trail running shoe/brand that is on the lighter/low profile side of things yet is durable enough to go 300 miles+. If a shoe like this doesn't exist what else would you recommend?
What's a good trail running shoe/brand that is on the lighter/low profile side of things yet is durable enough to go 300 miles+. If a shoe like this doesn't exist what else would you recommend?
Brooks Pure Grit maybe, or the Nike Kiger/Wildhorse.
But unless the trails are pretty rough, I'd go with a pair of regular trainers you like. Trail shoes are overrated, in my opinion.
I've tried using my normal trainers, but they tend to fall short as far as the traction that they offer, I often find my self slipping and losing control on both the uphill and down hill.
Inov-8 230s are a solid shoe.
I had the adizero xt which were great, but these will do.
Montrail
salomon sense mantra
Nike Terra Kiger.
Low profile and a scooped heel great for downhill trail running.
NB 1010 or the new Altras
Saucony Peregrine. Light, durable... I've gotten 500+ miles out of mine and they are still in great condition.
New Balance MT110. Unfortunately, NB are changing it, so I am stocking up. That does mean you can get some good deals on it-
http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/detail.asp?style=MT110BL
Agree with the poster that mentioned that most trainers work well on most trails, but for rough, "technical" trails, I third the Terra Kiger recommendation. Love that shoe. I've run trails in 'normal' trainers for decades, but am hooked on the Kigers. Now I want to find a road shoe that feels like the Kigers - low profile, flexible. Typical trainers now feel too bulky and stiff.
Pearl Izumi has some trail shoes in the Emotion line.
Second the mt110 suggestion. Like the other poster I, too, am stocking up. The mt10 is good too. My wife has a pair.
My personal fave http://amzn.to/1gDDuoo and they look pretty sweet too, not a bad thing!
I really don't get why shoe companies have to take a successful shoe and mess it up. If they have something they want to try, why not come out with a different shoe, keep selling the successful shoe and let the market decide?
I found these what do you think?http://www.6pm.com/brooks-puregrit-nightlife-black-pavement
the trials of trails wrote:
Agree with the poster that mentioned that most trainers work well on most trails, but for rough, "technical" trails, I third the Terra Kiger recommendation. Love that shoe. I've run trails in 'normal' trainers for decades, but am hooked on the Kigers. Now I want to find a road shoe that feels like the Kigers - low profile, flexible. Typical trainers now feel too bulky and stiff.
I'd recommend the Zoom Wildhorse. Just got a pair and they are excellent so far.
I believe the Kieger and Wildhorse are built on a Free last, so I'd recommend a pair of Free 5's if you haven't tried them trials of trails.
merrell mix master 2:
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/Merrell_Mix_Master_2/descpageMRS-MMIX2M3.html
good traction,flexible, low profile, and wide forefoot. most other trail shoes your 5th toe ends up tearing through the upper b/c they curve in too much/pinch that area.