Topo Athletic is back at it with the Pursuit, a cushioned all-around super star in a solid line up of offerings, from a company that keeps churning out quality shoes. Recently I received a pair of Pursuits in a men’s size 9.5, in the Olive/Clay color. Having worn several models from Topo, I was excited to test their first cushioned option in hopes of finding a new long range shoe. Topo has long been known…
There’s no denying that Salomon is a mega brand on the trail running scene. From shoes to hydration packs to shorts / shirts / hats, you’ll see it on any trail. I love my own Salomon gear – many are staples and must-haves on all my runs. Their shoes are known for either being high drop and luggy, or minimal and light-weight. They’ve introduced a new shoe this year, though, the Ultra Glide, that has…
I have never met a runner who had found their go-to shoe and has loved every iteration thereafter. We’ve all done it: “Oh, I used to run in those but they changed ____ and then they didn’t work.” or “Why can’t they just make them the same every year!?” or “I guess I have to buy like 10 pairs of the old style while I still can!” Shoe companies are obviously trying to tweak them…
I felt like a teenager in these brand new, bright white shoes, treading softly so they wouldn’t get dirty. But they’re trail shoes and Brooks wants you to “paint” your new Catamounts with the earth. The bright white look is short-lived but the more important features of this new trail shoe are worth the stress of some dirty toe boxes. The new Catamounts feature a nitrogen infused DNA Flash midsole (which can also be found…
The HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat gets its name from Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer, a legendary ultrarunner for winning hundos, snatching FKTs and other speed records, and for directing the Speedgoat 50K in Utah each summer. I’m not saying wearing his namesake shoe will transform you into an epic trail runner. You’ll still have to put in the work to get there. But I’ve worn and loved HOKA ONE ONE shoes for many years now and the…
Salomon [sal-uh-muh n]: noun 1. Adventure OK, obviously that is not the real definition, but I’m not wrong in this. Salomon’s #TimetoPlay hashtag leads you to photos and collages and videos of mountain running, backcountry skiing, epic hikes, and other travel. It makes me want to jump up from this keyboard and get outside. It gives me that FOMO feeling. It makes me want more adventure in my life. I grew up with Salomon skis and…
I had the opportunity to check out two different styles of Columbia trail running shoes. I was impressed with both of them in different ways. The Women’s Mountain Masochist IV is a running shoe that is truly built for the trails. It has great traction that Columbia calls Gryptonite – “more grip, less slip.” It also has what is called TrailShield, which protects the foot and allows for better traction. As for comfort, that was…
Remember when Pokemon Go was a big thing? Wait, it’s still a big thing? I may be revealing signs of my age again. Oh well. But that’s kind of how trail running shoes are right now. They have been super hot and popular over the past several years and are showing no signs of slowing down in popularity. Several brands have worked really hard to provide solid choices when it comes to trail shoes, and…
