This is my second pair of Montrails. They are awesome. Ran my first 18 gnarly trail race this past weekend, and I performed well - thanks, in part, to the awesome shoes - only a little breaking in; traction was great.

My only request is a little bigger toe box (I did get some toe blisters), but, on the other hand- I have narrow feet, and I love the way these shoes feel snug - but not too snug. Definitely going to order again soon!

I've loved these shoes from day 1 and have put a lot of trail miles on them in the last 20 days and still love them. They fit my narrow feet well and are a good mix of cushion, flexibility, and stiffness - all while being fairly light. I also LOVE that they don't have a raised heel (which for me alway results in forefoot pain). That's the function input, from a fashion standpoint...i also really appreciate that the women's color scheme is pretty muted and not lavender and pink!

The footprint of this shoe is pretty narrow, especially on the heel. Not enough lateral stability for me on rugged trails. Looks like the tread would be great though.

After trying saucony, new balance, pearl izumi over the years - these are THE BEST running shoes I've ever had - period!

I got these a couple weeks ago and have only run in them a couple of times, on rocky and hilly technical trails. They are super light and best all cushiony, but not mushy. I have a wide forefoot and high arch, and they fit really well. Plus they don't have a raised heel, which so many others have. I have run in the vitesse for many years, but I didn't like the change in the sizing a few years back, and switched to some other brands.

I was shocked at how light these shoes were considering the beefy tread. This shoe feels very stable on the trail and fast. I am recommending these shoes to my buddies!