Trail Shoes




When you boil it down, trail running is a simple sport, so it makes sense that a back-to-basics approach would be as recession-proof a strategy as one could enlist. This season’s trail running models are generally conservative, showing tweaks and changes but few dramatic shifts from older styles and trends. And that’s just fine, because consistency for consistent runners is downright economical.

ASICS GEL-2140 Trail ASICS GEL-Trail Attack 5 WR
Brooks Cascadia 4 END Stumptown 12-oz.
LaFuma Akteon OT LaSportiva Wildcat
Mizuno Wave Ascend 4 New Balance 875
Nike Air Trail Pegasus+ 25 ESC The North Face Voza
The North Face Wolf Ridge Patagonia Release
Salomon XT Wings GTX Scarpa Raptor
Teva X-A Evolution
Teva X-1 Control 2
Under Armour Chimera
Vasque Momenta/Celerator

Trail Shoe: Salomon Speedcross 2

Little bit o' motion control, great for mixed conditions JulyAugust 2009

Trail Shoe: Inov-8X-Talon 212

Aggressive and secure JulyAugust 2009

Trail Shoe: New Balance MT/WT 100

A trail racing flat JulyAugust 2009

Trail Shoe: ASICS GEL-2140 Trail

The quintessential hybrid road & trail shoe 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: ASICS GEL-Trail Attack 5 WR

Lightweight and responsive 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: Brooks Cascadia 4

An improvement on an already-good shoe 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: End Stumptown 12-Oz.

A good minimalist shoe for high-volume feet 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: LaFuma Akteon OT

Unexpectedly lightweight & flexible for a weather-proof shoe 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: La Sportiva Wildcat

Excels on rugged trails 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: Mizuno Wave Ascend 4

Smooth ride and comfortable fit 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: New Balance 875

Good for bigger or heavier trail runners 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: Nike Air Trail Pegasus+ 25 ESC

Protective & cushioned, but doesn't run like a tank 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: The North Face VOZA

A neutral hybrid shoe for on and off road 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: The North Face Wolf Ridge

Blocky, but offers motion control 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: Patagonia Release

A glove-like fit with recycled midsole 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: Salomon XT Wings GTX

Good for protection from the elements, but a bit stiff 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: Teva X-A Evolution

A race-weight trail shoe with some creature comforts 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: Scarpa Raptor

Suited for almost any mountain discipline 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: Teva X-1 Control 2

Serious shoes for serious runners 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: Under Armour Chimera

Under Armour forges its way into the trail shoe business 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: Vasque Momenta/Celerator

Gender-specific, light-weight trail runners 4/15/2009

Trail Shoe: Merrell CP Paragon

Light & Fast: airy & minimalist December 2008

Trail Shoe: New Balance 840

Light & Fast: remarkable resiliance and fit December 2008

Trail Shoe: Puma Complete Trail 100

Fast & Light: agile & low profile December 2008

Trail Shoe: Salomon XT Wings S-Lab

Light & Fast: a thumbs-up overall evaluation December 2008

Trail Shoe: adidas Supernova Trail Riot

All-Surface: increased balance & feel for trail December 2008

Trail Shoe: ASICS GEL-Trabuco 11 WR

All-Surface: runs gracefully on all surfaces December 2008

Trail Shoe: Brooks Adrenaline ASR5

All-Surface: a weatherized version of Brooks' Adrenaline GTS December 2008

Trail Shoe: Montrail Wildwood TR

All-Surface: designed for the urban-dwelling trail afficionado December 2008

Trail Shoe: Nike Air Trail Pegasus+ 3

All-Surface: responsive protective qualities December 2008
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