Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Mudsimus]

IAny good advise for the best natural long distance trail shoe?

Salomon ????

[Jurgens Smit]

I am looking for new trail shoes. I currently run with Brooks glyserin 13(road), and need to replace my trail(asics). My mom has Brooks trail shoes but she is not impressed. Also want to add that i am not buying Solomons. Any good advise for the best natural long distance trail shoe?

 

I am a huge inov8 fan. I can highly recommend them.

 

The only issue you may have is if you are not used to running in a small heel drop shoe. I think the highest drop they have available is a 6mm drop.

 

I prefer the 4mm drop.

[_David_]

I am looking for new trail shoes. I currently run with Brooks glyserin 13(road), and need to replace my trail(asics). My mom has Brooks trail shoes but she is not impressed. Also want to add that i am not buying Solomons. Any good advise for the best natural long distance trail shoe?

 

HOKA ONE ONE Speed Instinct 

[Chris_]

I am looking for new trail shoes. I currently run with Brooks glyserin 13(road), and need to replace my trail(asics). My mom has Brooks trail shoes but she is not impressed. Also want to add that i am not buying Solomons. Any good advise for the best natural long distance trail shoe?

 

Hoka Challenger ATR

[SeaBee]

I am currently using for trail:

Salomon Sense Pro: much more sensibly priced and durable than other versions. Not too wide, so it will depend on whether your foot likes a narrowish shoe. Not overly studded, so amazing for a lot of the running we do in SA.

Saucony Peregrine... I think still the 5! My go-to shoe. Love them. Loads of grip.

Altra Superior 2. As comfy as slippers, zero drop... but I have an issue with last on the studs. Maybe meant for softer terrain than I use it on.

 

Have heard good things from Inov8 runners. My next pair will likely be another Peregrine. 

 

BTW, I have a couple of mates who swear by their Brooks Mazamas... There's 3 people in our regular trail running group using solely this, one of which ran Hobbit in them, so no slouch. I have a colleague that loves his Brooks Cascadias (I think they're called). What works (or does not work) for one person, does not mean Jack for the next guy.

 

A lot depends on what terrain you run mostly, what drop you're used to, foot width, small personal preferences, etc. Much like with road shoes... 

 

A lot depends on what terrain you run mostly, what drop you're used to, foot width, etc.

[ScottCM]

My event report for Sundays Half Ironman,

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/163580-ironman-703-durban/page-16

[SeaBee]

Lekker write-up, Scott! Well done.   

 

I'd love to do something like this, but I swim versuipslag if I do trust myself into water deeper than my pool.

[Andrew Steer]

My event report for Sundays Half Ironman,

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/163580-ironman-703-durban/page-16

Well done man! Must say reading all the reports makes me want to do it, but I'll only do it with full lined up afterwards and my kids are still a bit young for that sort of training. Firmly on the list though 

[ScottCM]

Well done man! Must say reading all the reports makes me want to do it, but I'll only do it with full lined up afterwards and my kids are still a bit young for that sort of training. Firmly on the list though [emoji106]

Yeah the full one and EL are now playing mind games with me. Well the full for so as it's 2 weeks after OMTOM next year. So now got to make a choice, which one to go for?

 

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[Stretch]

Lekker write-up, Scott! Well done. 

 

I'd love to do something like this, but I swim versuipslag if I do trust myself into water deeper than my pool.

 

i used to think that until i started swimming and then it was fine - i quickly went from struggling with 500m to swimming a mile comfortably and regularly

[Jackes]

 

Saucony Peregrine... I think still the 5! My go-to shoe. Love them. Loads of grip.

 

This.     

 

And currently we are very happy with our plain NB 910 cheapies thusfar!

[candz1]

Brooks on special on One day only today road and trail shoes.

[Ed-Zulu]

Hi Guys, when it comes to online purchasing of clothing that is running specific, which online shop is best. I'm in need of cold weather long tights?

 

thanks

[candz1]

Ed-Z, if you like Funky then Funky Pants and Esjay are very good....Funky Tights however are horrendous!

[Paddaman]

I am looking for new trail shoes. I currently run with Brooks glyserin 13(road), and need to replace my trail(asics). My mom has Brooks trail shoes but she is not impressed. Also want to add that i am not buying Solomons. Any good advise for the best natural long distance trail shoe?

New Balance Leadville 100 were good but have been discontinued.  Now using Asics.  The best shoe is one that gives you the support and cushioning that you require.  Avoid the brand debate, go to a running shoe shop and fit a shoe that works.  Thereafter, worry about the brand.

 

Minimalists shoes include INOVA8, Vivobarefoot and Vibram 5fingers.  For other trail shoes you can consider the traditional running shoe brands like, New Balance, Saucony, Asics, and Brooks.  Also specialist trail shoe brands like salomon can be an option.

 

Unfortunately trail running hoes tend to be neutral straight last, so if you need motion control, orthopedic inserts may be necessary. 

[Jackes]

Hi Guys, when it comes to online purchasing of clothing that is running specific, which online shop is best. I'm in need of cold weather long tights?

 

thanks

 

https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/first-ascent-mns-p3-tights

 

Not my favorite shop, but they are on special now.   Cheapest I have seen them was R650 and that was end of last year.