Switchback - While Great on Trails, can be Harsh on Feet

By David Shabat Ranked #2830 - Men's Trail Run Shoes February 13, 2004

If you have narrow feet, like I do, and have to cinch the laces tightly on the Switchbacks, you'll notice that the arch support starts far forward in the shoe, to provide ample support on uneven terrain - the reason you bought (or are considering buying) the shoe. However, with the laces tightened and out on the trail, the blisters that will occur on the medial parts of the balls of your feet will send you looking for a pair of scissors to trim down the first half-inch-or-so of the footbed arch support. Otherwise, the shoe is fantastic on trails. I have already put 30 miles on them in one weekend of wear (blisters notwithstanding). Their traction is unparalleled in a running shoe and the protection from rocks is fantastic. Once I break these babies in and get them fit to my feet just right, I will wear them into the ground with pleasure.

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