Ever since the introduction of the Adidas Response Trail 15 years ago, trail
shoes have been one of the hottest categories in running. The success of the
Response Trail spawned numerous trail shoes from every running shoe
manufacturer. Although some of the trail shoes have been terrific, others have
been thinly disguised road shoes with a trail look.But what should you look for
in a trail shoe? It depends on two primary factors: which type of runner are you
(i.e., do you overpronate?) and which type of trails do you run on? If you
overpronate, you will need added medial support just like on your road shoes to
reduce overpronation.The type of trails you run on is a trickier question. If
you run on hard-packed dirt trails that are little more than dusty roads, a road
shoe is just fine. A trail shoe won't do much for you anyway. But if you run on
soft, muddy and hilly trails, a trail shoe will make your runs more enjoyable if
for no other reason that a good trail shoe should offer much better traction
than a road shoe.The shoe which offers the best traction - due to an unusual
outsole that acts almost like a spike - is the Nike Waffle XC. It does offer
medial support, but its second density is in the forefoot. The Waffle is so
specific and its outsole is so radical that it is only suitable for trails. You
can't run many miles on the roads in them because you'll wear the outsole down
too quickly. But if you're a real trail enthusiast who hits the mountains three
or four times a week, the Waffle was made especially for you.Many runners get to
their favorite trails by running a few miles to them so they need a shoe which
works well on the roads as well as on trails. Some good suggestions would be the
Pearl Izumi SyncroFuel XC, The North Face Single-Track or Patagonia Tsali.Here
are some of the FAQs we get on trail shoes and the answers:Q: Are trail shoes
really different than road shoes?A: Most aren't. The majority of trail shoes are
road shoes with tougher upper materials and usually a more traction-oriented
outsole. A few, like the Roost, are radically different.Q: I overpronate. Are
there any good trail shoes for me?A: There isn't a motion-control shoe for the
trails, but there are numerous shoes with medial support. If you are an
overpronator - particularly a big runner who needs plenty of support - one of
the best shoes for the trail is a road shoe: the New Balance 586.Q: Are my
biomechanical needs different when I run on trails?A: Trails are softer than
asphalt or concrete roads so less cushioning is needed. If you're running on a
mountainous trail, you'll be dealing with more extreme angles so the shoe must
be right for running on a slant, quick turns and going up and down steep hills.
The actual biomechanical needs of trail running are similar, unless you slip a
lot which would cause an exaggeration of the motion in your feet and limbs.Q:
Should a trail shoe fit differently than a road shoe?A: A little bit. I would
recommend a very snug fit in the heel and arch. Also, you don't want a heel
counter which is too high because it may become uncomfortable on the downhills.
Also you want a little more room toe room so as not to hit the end of the shoe
on the downhills.
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