Trail running shoes

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Cambsred

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I'm currently running a mix of road and trails and generally have been running in Adidas Kanadia over the last few years.

They're falling apart now so I need some ideas on new footwear. Ideally the cheaper the better, although I appreciate there is a balance.

What do people wear on here for offroad/ hybrid running generally?
 
Cambsred said:
I'm currently running a mix of road and trails and generally have been running in Adidas Kanadia over the last few years.

They're falling apart now so I need some ideas on new footwear. Ideally the cheaper the better, although I appreciate there is a balance.

What do people wear on here for offroad/ hybrid running generally?
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I'm using Hoka challenger ATR, They are superb for both on and off road.
 
Many years ago Dennis Coates ran the Guisborough Moors Race in spikes. As there were two sections on the road, they weren't much use after, but he did win the race.
 
Got some Salomon Supercross GTX last year. liked them seemed better for my feet. But have split around the toe protectors. But have had quite heavy use. but would buy them again for the fit and comfort for me.
 
Another big thumbs up for Let's Run. Lee & Shelli are both very experienced trail runners and happy to help anyone who goes in. I wear Scott Kinabalu 2's as they're very hard wearing, comfortable and supportive on long ultra runs and are a good all rounder.
 
I had some Salomon ones, stupidly bought them from Amazon and didn't realise how narrow they were until it was too late. Shame, as they looked smart too.

I'm after some more, I like to wear them day to day for walking the dog, general WFH life and the like, find them better than walking boots/ shoes in summer. Looking at the Terrex range, does anyone know where stocks a good range of these, in-store as I want to try a few on, not making the same mistake again.

What's the fit like? I need something fairly wide for my duck feet.
 
Second that, Salomon is very small fit. Think you need to buy one size bigger than your regular shoe fit.

Terrex is a good shoe but also small fit. Googled around when i got mine and people were saying buy 1.5 sizes bigger. Ended up getting 11s for my size 10 feet and thet fit fine. One thing to watch for with the terrex is some of them are waterproof and some aren't and it is isn't always obvious from the blurb online. Make sure you know which you're getting.
 
toxic_bob said:
Second that, Salomon is very small fit. Think you need to buy one size bigger than your regular shoe fit.

Terrex is a good shoe but also small fit. Googled around when i got mine and people were saying buy 1.5 sizes bigger. Ended up getting 11s for my size 10 feet and thet fit fine. One thing to watch for with the terrex is some of them are waterproof and some aren't and it is isn't always obvious from the blurb online. Make sure you know which you're getting.
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Ah the length was about ok, maybe a tad small but they made my feet ache so much, they were the narrowest trainers I've known and the arches seemed strange also. Really unlike any other trainer/ shoe I've ever tried. Really tried to get on with them though, but it never worked, love Salamon gear too :(

Yeah I think the Adidas site said small fit. Undecided on hiking trainer or trail running trainer, ideally want goretex though or other waterproof system.
 
Bought Salomons years ago and never really loved then. As some say quite tight but worse for me is how stiff they are. The sole is near solid with little give. OK for general wear but too stiff for long off road runs.
 
If you are doing both trail and road Inov8 do a great range of trail shoes the Trail talon are great. I did a mountain race in the Dolomites in them nice and light but with a decent grip, one slight gripe the uppers could be a bit tougher. trail shoe
The INOV8 Mudclaws are also great for fell running, but not ideal for the roads
 
toxic_bob said:
found Salomons nip my achilles
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Yep I had Plantar fascitis after walking in Solomon, which can be directly traced to them be tight on my Achilles.

I have worn Altra Olympus trail shoes for multiple weeks on the Camino de Santiago. It's taken a long while to get to them as being my go to shoes, previously I have gone for the well known brands, such as Solomon, Keen, Meindl. Altra Olympus have a wide heel area at the base which supports my weak ankles therefore I am less likely to flip them. They are zero drop which as they say does take a bit of getting used to, you start using various muscles for the first time which can lead to aches in the legs, back etc, it took me two months, I went through back aches and knee aches on my right side before I was ok.
What Altra have over other shoes is a very wide toe box, which is foot shape rather than stylishly pointed. A wide toe box allows your foot to naturally splay, untill you have experienced this it might sound pointless, but it so nice. Altra have various widths, I went to Northern Runner in Newcastle on a trip to the North East to see what was nearest my foot shape, it was the Altra Olympus 3.5, I do have very wide feet. I am waiting for the Altra Lone Peak 5.0( wide) to be released in the UK I have a feeling it's width is perfect for me.
 
exeterboro said:
Yep I had Plantar fascitis after walking in Solomon, which can be directly traced to them be tight on my Achilles.

I have worn Altra Olympus trail shoes for multiple weeks on the Camino de Santiago. It's taken a long while to get to them as being my go to shoes, previously I have gone for the well known brands, such as Solomon, Keen, Meindl. Altra Olympus have a wide heel area at the base which supports my weak ankles therefore I am less likely to flip them. They are zero drop which as they say does take a bit of getting used to, you start using various muscles for the first time which can lead to aches in the legs, back etc, it took me two months, I went through back aches and knee aches on my right side before I was ok.
What Altra have over other shoes is a very wide toe box, which is foot shape rather than stylishly pointed. A wide toe box allows your foot to naturally splay, untill you have experienced this it might sound pointless, but it so nice. Altra have various widths, I went to Northern Runner in Newcastle on a trip to the North East to see what was nearest my foot shape, it was the Altra Olympus 3.5, I do have very wide feet. I am waiting for the Altra Lone Peak 5.0( wide) to be released in the UK I have a feeling it's width is perfect for me.
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When did you do your Camino exeterboro? Which route did you take?
I fancy doing it later htis year, Covid permitting.
 
bear66 said:
Many years ago Dennis Coates ran the Guisborough Moors Race in spikes. As there were two sections on the road, they weren't much use after, but he did win the race.
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That reminds me of an Alf Tupper comic from my youth & on a cross country race one of his rivals put fox scent on Alf's spikes and part way through the race Alf was chased off-course by a pack of foxhounds, he ended up in a stream with a dog on his lap licking his face. Can't remember the outcome of the race but he probably won & then had some fish & chips.
 
How technical are the trails you're running on? Summer's round the corner, you might not really need anything particularly "traily" for a good while. Personally I wouldn't have a shoe for both, I'd have a pair for road & another for trail (or just use road shoes on mild trails) (y)
 
BobbyG said:
How technical are the trails you're running on? Summer's round the corner, you might not really need anything particularly "traily" for a good while. Personally I wouldn't have a shoe for both, I'd have a pair for road & another for trail (or just use road shoes on mild trails) (y)
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I tend to use my worn trails as road shoes
 
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