Trail Running Shoes

[OakLeaf]

I would say it's not more support you want on the trails, it's more traction - deeper lugs and more separation between them. Not that I do any trail running, but I've tried hiking in street running shoes (on the advice of some Colorado people who wear street running shoes for everything ) and it wasn't pretty.

Actually, I'm thinking about taking to the trails to experiment with minimal shoes (i.e. zero support). No way could I ever run minimal on gravel roads! I hate driving to run when it's so beautiful if I just walk out my front door, but some trail running would probably be good for me. Just this afternoon I was blueberry picking in my Lems and had to go back to the car for bug spray, maybe 6/10 mile round trip, and just to save time and for the heck of it I jogged there and back in the grass, and it felt really good. Of course my Achilles are a little bit sore now but that's why you start the minimal thing a very little bit at a time, and I think you're supposed to start with a tenth of a mile, not a half ...

[Catrin]

Oakleaf, I couldn't figure out how to put it. I did buy the shoes after work today, and MAN do they feel good! I didn't realize how broken down my regular running shoes are, and they are just 10 months old. I wear Crossfit shoes for most of my group training, I generally only wear my running shoes there when I suspect we will do some running - my Nano 2's are fantastic for things like box jumps, lifting, monster ropes, pretty much everything...except running.

TK, I got the 8's, which is the newest version of the Cascadias, and my usual 10 fits like a dream. The guy at the LRS commented that I've a "very neutral" stride, I THINK I know what that means but will look it up - I think it means I simply have a normal stride and don't pronate or suponate...supponate? However that is spelled! The Cascadias were the only neutral trail shoe they had - so it is good I already had my eye on them Thankfully my fitness center membership provides a discount...

These are my first pair of Brooks, we will see how it goes. I will probably have to replace the road running shoes this fall after my move but we will see. Nothing says that trail shoes can't run on the inside track as well Hopefully I can break them in tomorrow.

[Catrin]

OMG - my feet LOVE the Brooks! These are the best things my feet have felt in many years...hoping to get them dirty tonight after dinner. I tried them at the gym today and of course they were fine on the track. Unsure if Brooks are THAT good, or if my Waverunners were THAT broken down. Or both. Probably good that running shoes aren't so good for the group training I do or I would wear them out in a month