Montrail

FluidFlex II Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Rise high above the treeline with the sun glinting off the fresh mud splatters on your cheeks and the Montrail Women's FluidFlex II Trail Running Shoes on your feet. You don't even want to turn back, but the sun is setting and it gets cool at 12,000 feet ... and there's your very hungry dog who wouldn't hesitate to eat all of your shoes, handbags, and then couch pillows if he didn't get fed.
Closed mesh covers your heels and a flexible blend of mesh takes care of covering your toes. Synthetic overlays along the medial lines offer additional protection in areas prone to exposure. Your heel stays firmly in place while extra padding on the sides prevents your Achilles tendon from becoming your Achilles heel. FluidFoam runs the length of the shoe to ease the impact of your footstrike. Articulated flex grooves in the midsole helps your gait flow from the point of impact to the instant of toe-off.
The 4mm offset favors mid-foot and forefoot hitting gaits, but heel-strikers need not shy away from this trail-ravenous running shoe. Gryptonite rubber under your toes and along the lateral lines of your heel grab the ground without apology. Micro lugs dig in to give you great traction regardless of the terrain, be it a screen field, rain-slicked sidewalk, or hard-packed dirt on a steep descent. While traditional cosmetics are best for the office, don't be afraid to paint your cheeks with mud and grime when cruising over a highly technical trail.