Montrail Streak Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Had to send these back as I felt the arch too much for my feet. I can see why people love them though. They are very light and seemed to have good support and cushion. They just didn't work for me. I gave them four stars because this could be a fantastic shoe for the right foot.

These are quite nice. The heal has a ton of cushion and they feel great on the old dogs (feet). I do not recommend using these in the Desert where there is a lot of sand because the sand easily slips through the mesh and builds up in the shoes. Made my feet a little raw when that happened. Other than that I love these bad boys. Light weight with good cushioning. They fit true to size.

Montrail is a deservedly legendary trail shoe company, but it seemed headed downhill with its purchase by Columbia--it was harder to reach customer service, and almost every shoe I got from them (Odyssey, Hurricane, Namche) in recent years had a manufacturing defect. The Streak is a great return to form: classic Montrail fit, with a snug, sculpted heel cup and huge, roomy toebox. The body has a comfy, soft and very breathable mesh. What's special about these shoes is their light, agile feel. They have a very minimal sole, just beefy enough to protect you from rocks but thin enough that you can feel the terrain. They ride low to encourage stability through good foot placement, rather than lots of extra padding and structure. Overall, they combine a fast, sprightly feel with enough toughness to handle three hour trail runs just fine. For more brutal terrain, you might want to look into a beefier shoe like the Vitesse, for dirt and grass a lugged fell running-type shoe like the Highlander, and for wet conditions something in goretex. But as a go-to, just-enough-to-do-the-job minimalist trail shoe, the Streak and the similarly fast n light La Sportiva Fireblade are the ones to beat.

I got a pair of these to go with my Montrail Hurricane Ridge XCR's. The XCR's are Gore Tex and perfect for the wet weather here in the Pacific NW. (I'm on my second pair in as many years). Like the Hurricane's the Streak felt perfect right out of the box, no break in time was necessary. I went right out and did 6-miles with no complaints. They are a very light shoe and with the mesh sides, I agree with ironpaw, they are a perfect shoe for hot days. The next best thing to barefoot, I am a big fan of Montrail. Once I found the size that works for me, I grabbed another pair. When it is time to retire my well-worn faves I've got a replacement in reserve. Great company, great shoe.

I have worn the Hardrock shoes for ten 100 mile runs but this summer I tried the Streak and fell in love all over again. I just did a 50-mile run in them and my feet were no more sore then they would have been in the Hadrock's so I think I may use them in my next 100 miler. They are light, responsive, they protect fairly well, but they won't last very long. I'm 5'8" 165 and I'm going through them every 200 miles, but it's worth it, they provide a great ride. As for sizing; go with the same as the Hardrock or similar shoe. If you're a size 11 then get an 11 in the Streak.

I have worn the Montrail Hardrock's for ten 100 mile runs and thought I would never use another shoe. Then the Streak came along this summer and I fell in love all over again. I just did a 50 mile race in them and they were great, my feet were no more sore then they would have been in the Hardrock's. They are light, responsive, they protect fairly well but not like the Hardrock. So for super technical trails the Hardrock is still the way to go. I've had no problem with the laces, I've never had to retie them. They won't last as long as other shoes however, I'm 5'8" 165 and I only get about 200 miles on them before they lost their spring. Sizing is the same as all other Montrail shoes so if you wear an 11 then get an 11 in the Streak. Try them you'll love them!

I've tried numerous running shoes for both the road and the trail. These have to be the best I've found so far. They have great support in both the heel and the arch. And they seem extremely stable even on uneven ground. They don't heat up; and if they get wet; they drain fast and stay about the same weight. Only complaint is the laces. Double knot them, or you'll be stopping to retie them. I'm 6' 210#, and their holding up very well...

I have tried about every brand on trail running (e.g. Vasque, La Sportiva, Nike, New Balance, Pearl Izumi) and they all had one thing in common—the midsoles were inexplicably hard to the point where my knees would ache during runs. I finally started wearing road shoes (Brooks Radius 7) as my trail shoes for their soft cushioning. However, the road shoe’s outsole didn’t do much in the mud and steep slopes. I bought a pair of the Montrail Streak last month and after only 10 miles wore them in a trail marathon—my knees never felt better after that long of a run. The Streak uses a soft, almost squishy, midsole that is perfect for me—providing far more effective cushioning than much heavier shoes. The heal and mid-foot fit snug (ideally) and along with the flexible sole made running over rocky and tricky areas fun. The forefoot is a little wider than I thought I liked but I discovered that the fit of the heal and midfoot gave me all the control I needed so I didn’t have to crank the laces tight on the toes. Sizing: I wear 10.5 in Nike, La Sportiva, Pearl Izumi, and even the Mountrail Odyssey but size 10.0 fit me in the Streak. It is a 44 euro. Thus I would say if in the middle go smaller—much like Brooks actually. The outsole traction was good, not as good as La Sportiva on wet rocks but the flexibility and control of the Streak made up for it. Worked well in mud. The shoe drains and dries very fast. They are very light and felt nimble as they are not burdened with a bunch of stability features. Rock protection seemed to work because I never noticed it. If I could run farther, I would choose these for ultras also. They are gold for the neutral runner. For frame of reference, I am 170#, 5’10ish, have a neutral stride, and run exclusively on gravel and trails.

I've been trailrunning for over 6 years and have worn, literally, just about every shoe out there. This is, by far, the best overall trailrunning shoe I've ever worn. It offers nearly all the support of the Hardrock, yet it is light and flexible. Just a fantastic shoe!