Overall Good Trail Shoes with Minor Flaws

By Russell Griggs Ranked #21 - Men's Trail Run Shoes November 7, 2008

While these trail shoes are very comfortable & are generally perfect for what I usually run (trails with relatively even surfaces), they do have 2 minor flaws that will likely make me think twice before going for them again (I've had 3 pairs over the past 2 years). First, the soles wear unusually fast, lasting only 3 months of approximately 25 miles/wk (~75 mi/month) before the rubber in the forefoot & heel is nearly completely gone. Second, they tend to develop a hole in the mesh upper right where they flex near the toe after only 2 months, which in my experience has quickly expanded until I couldn't use them at 3.5 months for my latest pair. For this much money I would expect a better quality shoe, especially with regard to sole durability.

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