Montrail Highlander Trail Running Shoe - Men's - 2007 BCS

This is a great shoe for those looking for a lighter weight shoe. It's got great tread and is low to the ground for those fast trail runs. The cushioning would be in the middle, its not super cushioned, but its not a racing flat either. It has a nice snug fit as well as good padding around the ankle. It's flexible in the forefoot and gives a good feel of the trail without feeling too exposed to rocks and roots. If you like the fit on Montrail shoes but want something a little lighter, this is the way to go

These are some killer off road sneaks. Ultra durable mesh uppers and a sole that will grip anything. They provide just the right amount of cushioning so that you don't feel all of those rocks and roots. These shoes provide such insane grip that i can now corner just at fast as my miniature schnauzer. With such an aggressive tread does come a price, these things hate pavement. Those lugs can make it look like it's your first time walking and they wear out kinda quick on hard stuff. Great shoes

These are my first pair of shoes specifically bought to trash on the trails, tired of running aimlessly along the busy roads. Ran in the rain the first day I got them, awesome tread, a bit narrow. The laces were actually hurting my feet a bit but I put a pair of yanks on them to relieve some of the pressure but keep the tight fit: problem solved...forecast is rain for the next few days...so my Highlanders will be busy.

I was hesitant to get these shoes b/c I overpronate pretty badly on one foot and need a stability shoe on the road. But, these feel solid on the trails (rocky,snow, etc.). Tread grips great.

These shoes have great traction. Took them for a trail run in snow/mud conditions and they were awesome. Also liked the extra protection provided by the rubber covering on the toe box. Comfortable right out of the box.

great shoe. toe box was a little small but stretched out just fine with the help of some old news pappers.didn't care for em that much when i first got them but have become my favorites. great traction and very light. dry pretty fast when you get into puddle country too

Awesome shoes, very comfortable with plenty of tread to grip on anything you run on. I gone through both snow and dirt with minimal slipping on both. A little on the heavy side but every thing else is great.

I have a 3/4" leg length discrepancy and have worn the Montrail Vitesse because my orthotist can add the lift to the bottom of the shoe as the sole is solid rubber. Since the Vitesse is no longer available, I needed to find a replacement. I absolutely love this shoe! I am an ultramarthoner that trail races once or twice a month. The shoe is the lightest trail shoe I've ever worn and the tread is awesome during wet, muddy conditions as well as dry trail and pavement to and from trails. Also, very breathable and water drains well. I bought 5 pair...

These kicks are marvelous, good shoe for fast short trail runs and the aggressive tread helps with any ups and downs you may encounter, but just not supportive enough to go the distance.

Purchased due to reviews as well as amazing sale price for backpacking/hiking/trail running. My first venture in to something that isn't a heavy leather boot. Did five or six miles yesterday morning after breaking them in around the area the night I recieved them. I've never worn a sneaker or boot as grippy as these. Slick rock, gravel, dirt, mud, even catuses and grasses, it sticks to everything. No seams to rub in to your foot. True to size as well. I did find them a bit narrow but after wearing them around and getting the laces right, it went right away. Fits snug and super breathable. Flexible where they need to flex, but I could be a little spoiled because I'm used to boots that flex half as much. I'm converted.

These shoes are a little narrow, so hobbits should shop elsewhere for running shoes. The Highlander is a really light and rugged shoe. The shoe grips your heel like a firm handshake, providing really nice support. It did take a few runs to break em in. Haven't had a chance to really hit the trails in them as they don't have blades on them and it is a frozen tundra in Boston right now. Seem well constructed and durable, there can only be one!

I really liked these when I first got them. I grew up playing soccer and they reminded me of the turf shoes I used to wear. Well built, and comfortable but an old injury in the top of my right foot flared up while I wore them. It might have been due to the pressure of the laces through my instep but after trying a few things I couldn't fix the problem. Going to try a different pair of Montrails. They were a bit on the heavy side and stiff too, so as a long distance shoe I dont think they would be for me.

I've been running in Montrail Masai shoes for the last two-three years after finding a bunch of them for $40. I liked them, but they tended to fall apart pretty quickly. These shoes are much sturdier (so far) and also a lot narrower. I don't mind this, but they might roll a little easier for someone used to a wider shoe. They have aggressive traction, and not too much padding. I'm happy with them so far!

These shoes seemed really nice, but were definitely designed with a different type of foot than mine in mind. The toe box is crazy narrow and the heels are tight as well. People with average feet might want to go up a half size for a comfortable fit. Those with wide feet like mine probably want to look for a different shoe, as these aren't going to ever fit right. I've got wide forefeet, and I'm used to having to grimace through a painful break-in period on most shoes but these were just too much. I put about 20 miles total on these shoes over several trips and they did not seem to be any closer to being broken in. If they had fit perfect out of the box that would be awesome, but as it is they are going back.

They also seemed designed for runners who underpronate, as they almost seemed to want to roll my feet inward when taking a step. Not great for keeping your balance while running for those who don't suffer from underpronation.

Other than that, they seemed sturdy and have very good grip even in very muddy conditions traveling downhill. They also seemed surprisingly water resistant for a mesh shoes... At least while I was hosing them off so send them back.

I love these bastards! I never owned a pair of Montrails cause I though they weren't hard core enough but I was proven wrong. I have recently been running in Salomon Trail Runner SW Shoe's.
I was a bit sketchy about the Montrails because they seemed more narrow but the tread hooks up like a plug to a socket and my feet feel A-OK! I have flat feet and these don't hurt my feet. If anything they have to have the most cushion in any other trail running shoes I've had..North Face, Salomon, you name it!

With my pencil narrow feet (Men's 9AA) I have tried many trail shoes over the years only to be disappointed with the fit. Alas, not with these shoes that I had heard run somewhat narrow. They fit awesome and provide just enough support for good stability. I also have a weak left ankle and the Highlanders, while not being perfect as a high-top shoe, do the job of making me feel fairly stable on rough terrain. Had my first pair for about two months now with no complaints whatsoever.

This shoe is grippy and wonderful in crappy conditions. Its a trail only shoe that you should order a half size up than normal. It has a narrow toe box but perfoms exceptionally.

Grippy grippy grippy, I have used it in snow, ice, mud, and technical rutty, root infested, slippery trail. It has held its own. Never slipped. I wouldn't use this shoe on pavement or even flat trail, not exactly a high cushion shoe.

I love these shoes. Lightweight, good looking, grippy as hell. I trail run and hike on them. I even run on pavement with them. Good all around running shoes. Recently hiked Mt. Marcy in the Adirondacks. They held on like glue on the slippery rocks that usually send me on my hind quarter.

I bought these for cutting grass on steep grades in the mountains. So comfortable I didn't want to take them off and I haven't busted my can since I got them.