Good trail shoe and winter trainer

By sundaymtn Ranked #1503 - Men's Trail Run Shoes October 31, 2008

reasons you might need this shoe:
-you've come down in a puddle with your left foot and the top of your oncoming right foot gets soaked with the spray (why don't those trails ever dry out)
-you've run in 15 degree temps and the wind seems to blow right through your toes
-you do that quick step/jump/hurdle/tip toe to avoid roadside slush because you still have 4 miles to go and still want reasonably dry feet
-you *almost* roll your ankle(s) repeatedly when forcing your road shoes on the trail
Well, those become non-issues with this shoe, but you'll get these new issues:
-a ride like a suv, forget long distance road running in them
-if its not cold out your feet will get hot (gore tex can only do so much)
-when its pouring (yes, they will get soaked eventually without gaiters) these hold the water in almost as good as they keep it out, a whole new level of *squish* awaits you
-that's a lot of money for sneaks

View Details: Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes