I’ve been running in Salomon shoes on and off for many years. I typically find their regular trail shoes a little too firm for my running style, so I rotate with other brands for summer trail activities. However, winter in Colorado offers some great running in snow conditions. The downside, though, can be ice! [...]
For the trail runner that is looking for a plush ride on the trails while being able to stick to the trail surface, the La Sportiva Quantum is a must see. When I first received this shoe to test, I was very skeptical about the outsole and whether it would hold to the trail. It [...]
The new Double-Track trail shoe from The North Face could be the answer for those who liked the TNF Single-Track for neutral runners, but need a bit of pronation control. The Double-Track is intended to be a well-cushioned, versatile trainer that can smoothly transition from the road to the trail, and handle any aggressive terrain [...]
Make puma tracks – on the trail. Puma’s long been known for everything sports related – indeed, their slogan this year is to live the “sportslifestyle”. That’s all one word on purpose. It was only a matter of time, therefore, until Puma decided they needed to take their show on the road… or trail, rather. [...]
Meet the latest race inspired trail shoe from Salomon. Salomon trail shoes have the ability to polarize debates on running boards and blogs across the country. Certainly a giant in the outdoor sports industry, Salomon has been around for some time. A company doesn’t do this without doing a few things right along the [...]
For the last few years, KSWISS has been entrenched in the tenacious pursuit of becoming one of the premium performance footwear brands for serious runners and triathletes. Well, gear hounds, tune in because they’re definitely getting somewhere. Past KSWISS models we’ve tested had somewhat uncomfortable, rigid upper materials and odd-feeling platforms, but if the 2011 [...]
Although the adidas Adizero XT Trail is advertised as a go anywhere shoe, it’s hard to believe anyone would run this anywhere but the trail. While I liked it on the trail, the composition of the shoe (especially the outsole) just doesn’t lend itself to anything but running on trails. It did run well, though, [...]
Cascadia lovers, it’s time to rejoice! Brooks has come out with its 6th version of the Cascadia and nailed it! As the Brooks Cascadia is a favorite among many trail runners, Brooks has to be very careful among the changes that it makes to the shoe. I’ve been testing the Brooks Cascadia 6 in different [...]
Soon enough, we got enough of a thaw to take them out to the trail and gravel. I run 1.5 mile of concrete to get to my trails, and the Minimus just didn’t feel right on the road. It wasn’t one solid thing I could put my finger on, but they just aren’t suited to [...]
Whether you believe that Barefoot running is bunk or not, it appears that many of the major manufacturers believe that it is here to stay. The “less is more” philosophy has been coming on strong for quite some time now, and Merrell is one of several companies to embrace the trend by putting out several [...]
Garmont is a company that is most well known for their ski boots, but recently they ventured into the ever expanding trail shoe market. They have come into the market with several shoes hitting different segments. The Bolt DL is part of Garmont’s 9.81 line as a lightweight trainer or racer and is a well [...]
When colder weather and the elements enter into your running routine, you have a couple choices; You can be a coward and not run, you can head to the local gym and hit the tread mill, or you can embrace the elements and enjoy that adrenaline pumping run you have been waiting for all week. [...]
Trail running can require a shoe to perform many different tasks on the same run. Rock protection, traction, flexibility, water proof, and of course comfortable all come to mind. I am the type of trail runner who is willing to sacrifice some protection for lighter weight, so I wasn’t sure the Blur GTX would be [...]
Running in the Brooks Adrenaline ASR 7 not only makes you look fast and hardcore, but also give you great traction and support. There are a lot of great trail shoes out there, but not all of them offer enough support for mild to moderate pronation. For the trail runner that needs a little support, [...]
When I opened the box and looked at the lacing pattern on the Roclite 295’s knew instantly they meant business. Instead of the usual lacing pattern, these were laced with a loop at the top, then the top lace put through the loop. This pattern is what I used when I ran cross country in [...]
The Brooks Cascadia has been a favorite of trail runners around the globe, and the new Cascadia 5 won’t disappoint. We’ve been testing the Cascadia model for years now and it just gets better and better. We tested this shoe on all types of terrain and while these shoes do the job on hard packed [...]
Trail running can be a fun alternative to road running, but having the right kicks can make or break your day. We’ve been running in the Columbia Ravenous trail running shoes on the rocky, rutty, muddy, slushy, uneven trails in and around Colorado. While we are used to the usual suspects in the trail running [...]
With the 876, New Balance continues to improve upon their already award winning line of versatile trail shoes. Supportive yet not bulky, the MT876 is the go to shoe for those looking for a great mix of speed, durability, and support. Definitely not a stability shoe by any stretch, the 876 seeks to provide just [...]
In pursuit of outright flight, here at ActiveGearReview we have made a number of daring attempts at the impossible. Activities such as hucking ourselves off of cliffs are commonplace, and while we do find the term “lemming” offensive, we’ll admit that it is sometimes apt. These shoes are built from top to bottom for all [...]
Montrail’s latest addition to their trail running fleet is designed for the go anywhere, do anything mindset. For those of you who can’t decide where to run until you step out the front door, this shoe is for you. Heavily featured is Montrail’s new Integrafit Technology – It involves a much snugger fit around the [...]
Pearl Izumi has an exciting 2010 planned. This spring, they will release the new Fuel line which will feature a road-focused shoe and the syncroFuel XC shown here, which will be trail-specific. The Fuel line is Pearl Izumi’s entrant into the performance stability category. Think of it as their answer to this category’s Goliath, the [...]
Supreme traction! This trail training/racing shoe from Salomon is made for your winter runs that probably should just wait until springtime. The Winter Contagrip outsole features spike-like lugs formed of a special compound meant to maximize traction on wet and slippery winter terrain, and they deliver in that department. At just 11 ounces, these shoes [...]
We’ve been testing out the Helly Hansen Trail Lizard over the past few months and found this shoe to hold up to our standards of performance and style. The trail lizard is best on your light and fast hikes when you’re not carrying too much weight. The shoe has a fit of a trail runner, [...]
