Last updated: 01-Apr-19 By Dan Stinton There has been a buzz around the HOKA ONE ONE Evo Mafate ever since Jim Walmsley broke the course record at the Western States 100 in 2018. Whilst a great endorsement for any shoe, I don’t think donning a pair of Evo Mafates alone will get us there, but …
Last updated: 26-Oct-18 By Seth Grotzke Dynafit’s logo perfectly captures their dedication to excellence. Focused. Intense. Intimidating. They have created some great running kit, and the Dynafit Ultra Pro shoe is a good addition to their solid line. If you have never tried their shoe, it is worth considering especially if you are headed to …
By Dan Stinton I’d enjoyed running so much in the Scarpa Neutron 2s that I’d genuinely forgotten I was meant to be reviewing them! Having been romping over the Peak District all summer, it’s now starting to get a little cooler and wetter and may be time to be dig out something with deeper lugs, …
Last updated: 24-Mar-21 By Steve Diederich Following on from the ground-breaking Norvan VT shoe – Arc’teryx had a tough act to follow albeit in a slightly different segment. Described as being “specifically designed for all-day comfort on extended trail runs” this was a big ask of the designers. Did they meet the brief and come …
Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Seth Grotzke I put these shoes on my feet and immediately got in trouble. I slogged through any water in sight. I scrambled up shale slides. If there had been police around, I would have tried to lead them on a chase. The SCARPA Spin RS8 is a shoe designed for …
Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Alex Cook Scarpa, the Italian footwear company, are well known for their hiking boots and probably less known for their range of running shoes. They shouldn’t however be ignored if you are looking for a versatile tick-all-the-boxes shoe. As stated by Scarpa, “they are perfectly suited for alpine, ultra running due …
Last updated: 20-Aug-18 By Fiona Outdoors Designed for medium and long-distance runs on trail that is hard and compact, the Dynafit Feline Ultra promises “reliable support and shock absorption”. Features Form Fitted upper with Sensitive Fit+ to hug the midfoot Adaptive Grid: For comfortable fit and ventilation plus the ability to adapt to the foot’s …
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 …
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 …
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 …
