Hello all.
I normally run on Adrenaline GTS 6 for the road. I've never had a pair of trail shoes. Are there any particular brands/types I should start looking at?
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trail running shoes???
Started by MountainGoat, Feb 06 2006 05:00 PM
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Posted 06 February 2006 - 05:00 PM
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Posted 06 February 2006 - 05:07 PM
Depends on the trail running you're doing. You'll probably find that your current shoes will be up to the job.
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Posted 06 February 2006 - 06:30 PM
I don't do much trail running at all, but I believe in having the latest fashion in all running gear...If you feel good because you think you look good, you'll very likely run 'good'!! ...such is the foolish philosophy of LL ;) :rolleyes: B)
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Posted 06 February 2006 - 06:42 PM
Brooks make a trail version of the Adrenalin - the Adrenalin ASR - you could try that. I find most walking and fire trails are smooth enough to use my normal running shoes. Tried Asics Trabucos but found they didn't have enough cushioning for harder trails.
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Posted 06 February 2006 - 07:30 PM
I run around Bunyaville Forest Park and with the wet weather we've had the steep hills are scoured of dirt down to rocks. I ran in Asics Kayano X last week and was shocked that the soles were shredded, literally, with one fifteen k run, where they were worn but looking OK beforehand from around 800 k of roads.
I have been wearing a pair of Puma Complete Phasis that I won from Run For Your Life. I have used twice weekly off road and on grass until now and they are still looking terrific. I have found the slightly wider forefoot good for the really steep descents because they don't crush the toe area. I'll certainly consider another pair.
I have been wearing a pair of Puma Complete Phasis that I won from Run For Your Life. I have used twice weekly off road and on grass until now and they are still looking terrific. I have found the slightly wider forefoot good for the really steep descents because they don't crush the toe area. I'll certainly consider another pair.
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Posted 06 February 2006 - 08:50 PM
I run trails twice a week with the Sydney Bush Running Group. www.sydneybushrunning.blogspot.com.au We have found footwear with certain characteristics are best for trailrunning.
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A strong grippy sole. Big heel support and heel cusioning. Rubber Toe Cap. Full lacing to the top of the shoe. A stiff spline from the back of the heel to the midsole to protect your foot from impact (This feature does not appear in street runners) and good support under the toes. I have 2 styles of uppers, one pair made from gortex which are excellent runners unless you start running through heaps of water or rivers, then they fill up and are hard to dry out. Ther others are a mesh style of upper which are good for very wet environments or even river crossings because they dry out quickly
The right runner changes the whole experience.
I have 1 pair of North Face Waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex® XCR® trail runners and a pair of Tevas.
Neither are found easily in typical running stores, either are good trail running shoes, but if you look around adventure sport stores or on the net you will find them.
These are:
A strong grippy sole. Big heel support and heel cusioning. Rubber Toe Cap. Full lacing to the top of the shoe. A stiff spline from the back of the heel to the midsole to protect your foot from impact (This feature does not appear in street runners) and good support under the toes. I have 2 styles of uppers, one pair made from gortex which are excellent runners unless you start running through heaps of water or rivers, then they fill up and are hard to dry out. Ther others are a mesh style of upper which are good for very wet environments or even river crossings because they dry out quickly
The right runner changes the whole experience.
I have 1 pair of North Face Waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex® XCR® trail runners and a pair of Tevas.
Neither are found easily in typical running stores, either are good trail running shoes, but if you look around adventure sport stores or on the net you will find them.
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Posted 07 February 2006 - 01:08 AM
I have found that Brooks Cascadia are fantastic.
Excellent forefoot/heel strike protection with their "ballistic foot shield" (the title of the feature a little over the top i agree, but it works), "pivot posts" (which help prevent ankle twisting) and a suitable upper that both protects and drains water. I was never a fan of Brooks until i got these. Had previously tried Asics Trabucco, but found they didn't drain water, and that while it was a well cushioned ride, I could still feel every protruding rock underfoot.
Good luck
Excellent forefoot/heel strike protection with their "ballistic foot shield" (the title of the feature a little over the top i agree, but it works), "pivot posts" (which help prevent ankle twisting) and a suitable upper that both protects and drains water. I was never a fan of Brooks until i got these. Had previously tried Asics Trabucco, but found they didn't drain water, and that while it was a well cushioned ride, I could still feel every protruding rock underfoot.
Good luck
