Trail running shoes

[Rocket-Boy]

Salomon is having a decent sale at the moment . Granted I don't hear much good about their shoes but you never know.. they are a very personal thing in the end.

My brother in laws swears by them for trail running. The soles dont last long though and they are very hot in summer.

[slickjay007]

I've always found the Adidas Terrex range a good go to shoe. They have a wide selection and the pricing isn't too bad. I've had a pair now for 4 years and the soles still look new.

[Christie]

Im going through a Hoka phase - I have doubts about their midsole durability, but I am very happy so far. I also have Brooks Mazamas, which are nice for shorter trail runs.

[RABUBI]

Im going through a Hoka phase - I have doubts about their midsole durability, but I am very happy so far. I also have Brooks Mazamas, which are nice for shorter trail runs.

 

Christie, 

I realized that since I started using the Hoka's for trails, I rolled more ankles than ever before. seem for me the shoe is not stable, as the structure is same as the Hoka Clifton road shoes, with different Grip. I stick to Hokas for road, but switched trails to Mizuno. Faark they are hard

[dave303e]

If you want a neutral shoe that is a solid journeyman training shoe then the Ascis Fujitrabuco 7 is a solid option. 

[Let's Ride]

The Mr Price shoes are actually a good stfting point.

 

Their race shoes have also won multiple comrades and Two Oceans and LOTS of other local races before everyone poo poos me.

 

I did an experiment with both the trail and road options.

 

Trail were not as good as the road, but were very capable for shorter distances, but on the whole the shoes actually last well and tick all the boxes at a fraction of the cost.

 

Bear in mind I have an incredibly neutral strike and run only in zero drop shoes, so don't need 'support' from shoes. I would buy again if I had to buy running shoes

 

You need to know what you need as the people inside don't know much about the shoes, what I experienced. 

 

One run and my feet were buggered. Pity my feet are so large, one trip to a specialised running shop and I am happy as a pig in sh*t. 

[Jewbacca]

You need to know what you need as the people inside don't know much about the shoes, what I experienced. 

 

One run and my feet were buggered. Pity my feet are so large, one trip to a specialised running shop and I am happy as a pig in sh*t. 

Look, despite my cries of absolute plonkerness, I'm not, so it is probably unfair for me to be a 'neutral example' on shoes, as I have successfully navigated 100  miler trails races in sandals with zero ill effect.

 

The Mr Price shoes did the job for me on shorter trail runs and were definitely good enough for fast times on the road. Neither fell apart as quickly as some other big brand shoes and at R400 a pair or less, they are a fantastic budget option if you don't need additional support.

 

I hear you though... Proper running shops with good staff and big brand shoes work way better if you're on the fence or unsure

[Skylark]

Look, despite my cries of absolute plonkerness, I'm not, so it is probably unfair for me to be a 'neutral example' on shoes, as I have successfully navigated 100 miler trails races in sandals with zero ill effect.

 

The Mr Price shoes did the job for me on shorter trail runs and were definitely good enough for fast times on the road. Neither fell apart as quickly as some other big brand shoes and at R400 a pair or less, they are a fantastic budget option if you don't need additional support.

 

I hear you though... Proper running shops with good staff and big brand shoes work way better if you're on the fence or unsure

I had a look at Mr P's shoes now, don't look bad and amazing prices. Considering how disposable modern running shoes are these days they probably aren't a whole lot worse than the R1000 budget Adidas or similar shoes.

[IceCreamMan]

Apologies , i have not read the preceeding 11 pages so may have been covered. 

 

The real answer is it depends on the type of trail you intend running on. 

 

Mud and Snow and wet soggy trails the Salomons Speed Cross are the business, hard pack trial these shoes will hurt you. 

 

Asics make a GT range of shoes for road running but also have a trail range in the GT model. If available these are excellent value for money trail running shoes for hard pack. 

[Zama7]

Asics have a massive sale on trail shoes, unfortunately they didn't have my size 

[Skylark]

Asics have a massive sale on trail shoes, unfortunately they didn't have my size

Where, online?

[Zama7]

Where, online?

 

Atterbury value mart store, FujiRado were R 800 (retail R2200) but only had size size 10 and below