mark
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Post by mark on Dec 17, 2008 16:25:21 GMT -5
I am in the market for a new trail shoe as I ran the PM 40 in a pair of Montrail Hardrocks and killed my right ankle. I now know that the Hardrock is not the correct shoe for me...I am 5' 6" with a small frame and a neutral runner...
A salesperson at Big Peach in Kennesaw was very high on the LA Sportiva Crosslites and another at Phidipidees was high on the Brooks Cascadia 3. Too many shoes for my little brain to handle..
Can anyone comment on the two shoes above - either pro or con? Or if not those, any pair that you are very happy with..The bottom line is that I am very new to trail running and a good recommendation would go a long way towards easing my buyer confusion..
Thanks...
Mark
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Post by janice on Dec 17, 2008 16:58:52 GMT -5
i am wearing the Cascadia right now. i like them OK. they have a nice cushy feel to them. they are pretty good on rocks and stuff. i do find them a bit narrow for me in the forefoot.
My favs right now are Inov-8 Terroc 308s. They are light weight, very grippy soles, and wide in the forefoot. Plus the Inov-8s have very low to the ground profile so i find i twist my ankles less than the old Montrail style trail shoes. They do require a break-in period to get your feet used to the difference.
i have not yet run in Sportivas.
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Post by colonel on Dec 17, 2008 22:34:34 GMT -5
I am wearing the Cascadia's now, and I like them OK. Like Janice said, they have allot of cushion. I've never worn the Crosslites, but I have had a couple of pair of Sportiva Fireblades. I loved 'em! And for the same reason Janice likes the Inov-8's. The Fireblades are a very low profile shoe and I felt much more connected to the ground, and I do think I tripped less often in them.
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mattk
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Post by mattk on Dec 18, 2008 16:50:02 GMT -5
Sportiva fireblades are great for smaller runner or those light on feet. They are a bit thin for longer runs (50K and up) on unforgiving, rough technical terrain, in my opinion, but overall a great shoe. The salomon XA-Pro, the newest model, is a great shoe - I did not like the old ones, but I scored a pair as an award at a race in October and I love them. Fit well, good cushioning but not too bulky for the technical trails.
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pablo
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Post by pablo on Dec 18, 2008 21:29:30 GMT -5
I use Inov-8 Roclite 315 and I love them!!! If you go for Inov-8, try one 1/2 size bigger than your regular, though, they run a little small.
Pablo.
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reeve
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Post by reeve on Dec 18, 2008 21:57:38 GMT -5
I sport the roclite 320s and love them. I think I like the low profile that Inov8s offer versus other shoes. The stability is neutral and there are a couple of options for footbeds, but I always use Lynco inserts in mine instead of what comes with them.
I like the heavier 320 because of the toe protection (I have an inkling to kick rocks) but you can get some superlite shoes from them that make you feel like you are only wearing slippers.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2009 23:37:15 GMT -5
I bought the La Sportiva Fireblades and love them when it's dry and I don't need traction. I recently bought the La Sportiva Crosslites and LOVE them. Much better traction on wet and muddy trails. However, I'm trying to figure out how to get a gaiter to attach to the shoestrings since they are covered. Any ideas???
Any trail shoe is going to be better than your running shoes because they have a lower profile to prevent twisting an ankle, a toe box for the latter part of your runs when you stop picking up your feet, and a plastic liner on the bottom so a rock doesn't pierce through your shoe.
Good luck!!!
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Dan B
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Post by Dan B on Jan 13, 2009 8:16:32 GMT -5
the Innovate Co has some socks with gator that has a wire that goes under sole. Socks are great. Wires tend to break though.
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bryce
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Post by bryce on Jan 13, 2009 12:20:20 GMT -5
I scored a pair of Inov-8 Roclite 315 a while back and I'm a HUGE fan. I'm probably due up for a new pair, and will go back for the 315 again. Low profile, relatively lightweight, grippy. The first day I wore them on the trails I literally felt I was floating/flying along.
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Post by cheetahhead on Jan 13, 2009 23:59:59 GMT -5
kbfirstpro: However, I'm trying to figure out how to get a gaiter to attach to the shoestrings since they are covered. Any ideas???
I saw a picture somewhere of someone putting a safety pin across the front of the shoe just in front of the bottom of the laces to hook the gaiter to. Not sure how durable that would be.
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JeffG
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Post by JeffG on Jan 24, 2009 18:47:02 GMT -5
I wear New Balance MT909 trail runners. I have always had good experiences with New Balance. I am 6'1" and weigh about 182 lbs, and have a relatively low arch. There are so many variables to consider when trying shoes. Different brands work well for different people based upon their individual physiologies. You should try to find out which type of shoe you need - motion control, stability, cushioning, weight, etc. - then you can perform some online searches for reviews - Runner's World does a decent job. Once you find a shoe you are interested in, find a local store and try them on. As you know, they should feel great right out of the box. Any minor discomfort will be multiplied many times over when you are out there on the trail.
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