Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By James Eacott The Lone Peak 3.0 are the latest (fifth) version of Altra’s original flagship trail running shoes. Designed for trail running, hiking, fastpacking and trail racing, Altra’s presence in the ultra running world is growing rapidly, and for good reason. Photo credit: Altrarunning.com Features Designed for: improved running form, foot […]
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Last updated: 01-Nov-18 By Alice Morrison The last time I used HOKAS for any period of time was for the Marathon des Sables, so I was very interested to try out the Claytons for training on the roads, which is a lot of what I have to do in terms of training, even though I
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Last updated: 04-Dec-18 By Steve Diederich In a crowded market with everyone piling into trail shoe production, is there room for a premium priced new entrant from a manufacturer of premium climbing and outdoor gear? Given that Arc’teryx’s parent company Amer Sports owns Salomon, they certainly have pedigree to draw on, so can the Norvan
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Last updated: 01-Nov-18 By Fiona Outdoors The HOKA ONE ONE Mafate Speed 2 trail running shoe offers maximum cushioning combined with a grippy and durable Vibram outsole. The brand aims this at runners who like trails and long-distance sessions or races. Features Upper: Comfortable and lightweight No Sew SpeedFrame construction External Monomesh screen for improved
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Most ultra runners know about the brand inov-8. No doubt, many runners own a few pairs of inov-8 trainers, whether off-road or road versions. Now the company has launched their redesigned ROCLITE collection. A popular choice for hill running, especially when it will be wet and muddy, Roclite shoes
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison The blurb for these Inov-8s says “for long miles on hard packed trails”. I tried them out on trail/mountain bike routes in the Peak District (UK) and also on a couple of longish days on hard-packed sand trails in the Agafay desert in Morocco. Features Weight 275g Drop 8mm
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors The Brooks Cascadia 11s feature a Gore-Tex waterproof and breathable membrane. They are meant for trails and offer a neutral fit with a medium width. Features Gore-Tex upper BIOMOGO DNA midsole “adaptive” cushioning Four-point pivot posts for a stabilising suspension system Full-length segmented crash pad to “accommodate any foot
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Alice Morrison La Sportiva Mutants (men and women) are advertised as, “very stable and versatile mountain running shoe ideal for mountain running, sky races, and off-road trails on different types of terrain” and from my testing of them I found that they lived up to that billing. As a more novice
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Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Saucony Xodus 6.0 GTX has been designed “to tackle the toughest of terrain while providing midfoot support and proven traction on the trails”. The shoes have a Gore-Texliner and water-resistant outer fabric for use in winter. I run in the Scottish hills so I need shoes that can cope
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Last updated: 17-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors You might have been lucky where you live with a warm and sunny end to summer but all too soon you’ll be looking out your trail shoes for wet and muddy running. (If you live in Scotland you will have had these trail shoes on your feet for a
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