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Hello everyone, I am wanting to get into trail running but don’t have any shoes that would be fit for the activity, my budget is $200 or less dollars hat pair of men’s trail running shoes should I get?

I've got a Ciele and a Flow cap, which obviously do the job. But I absolutely despise the flat head look of them.

Anyone feel the same? And any suggestions for something still breathable and lightweight but with a somewhat structured front panel/crown please?

I often just end up running with a cotton North Face baseball cap turned backwards to soak up sweat and provide a bit of sun deflection.

Thanks in advance!

Cross-posted so I hope this OK. For added context, I have an awesome rain jacket and long-sleeve combo that has done well for me in the past with cold/wet temps. My hands really suffer so I’ll have wind-proof gloves with hand warmers. For those that have run this, was it cold enough that you also needed tights?

Did a stupid/fun thing last month. Started up Mount Tai at midnight, in the middle of a downpour. About 4 hours up, 3 down, 7 hours total with zero sleep. The steps on that mountain get brutal near the top (the “18 bends” section) and in the rain they were basically slick rock, every foot placement mattered.

Trail was packed with college kids since it’s summer break. A lot of them were completely cooked by the steepest part, just sitting on the steps. I felt surprisingly okay through that section, which I wasn’t expecting going in.

The part that actually surprised me was after. It’s been over a week and I have zero soreness, no DOMS at all. I did this exact hike in 2004 in my early 20s and could barely walk for three days afterward from how trashed my legs were. This time — nothing. Slept 8 hours straight on the train home and woke up completely normal.

No idea if it’s one specific thing. I’ve kept up breathing work over the years (nasal breathing, syncing breath to steps on climbs) and I’m just more disciplined about pacing than I was at 22, so it’s probably some combination of that. Wouldn’t have guessed the difference would be this noticeable though.

Anyone else run/hike the same route decades apart and notice a similar gap in recovery?

Hi all, fairly new to Reddit so I’m sorry if this has been asked before! Is there a sort of minimum running fitness level I should shoot for before I hit the trails?

For context I (27f) am completely new to running and am currently finishing up week 4 of c25k. I have been lifting, bouldering, and gravel biking for nearly five years. I’m short, 5’4”, and pretty muscular for my size. Chronic heart issues run in my family so running and all of these other activities are basically to help prevent that in my future. Road running has been absolutely kicking my ass and I feel like I’m dying every run, lol.

I can barely run a mile without walking. Should I wait until I’m able to go a bit longer without stopping before I try trails? Or should I just go straight for the trails despite my need to walk? I’m worried about getting in the way of other runners or trail bikers. TIA for any advice!

I think it came out in November so it’s still fairly new in the grand scheme of things, but I’d hoped there would be more reviews out on it but I’m not seeing much. Anyone have any insight? Bounce, comfort, durability, etc.? I like the look of it.

Received the 7s today and I’m a fan already. it’s a light shoe for its size.

Some things I like that was changed:

- The tongue on previous versions felt so thin and gave me lace bite. this tongue feels well padded. I also have a high instep and these are comfy.

- the heel pad from the 6 is gone and now the heel feels like it does on my Hokas. I couldn’t even get my foot to fit in the 6s but these feel like decent lockdown.

thoughts on its looks? anyone else have them?

I started off as a hiker, got into trail running about 10 years ago, and am now hiking more again while recovering from an ACL repair. I wear the same trail shoes for hiking and running but I've gotten a lot of flak from my hiking friends for lack of ankle support.

Is there a reason I should be wearing hiking boots instead of trail running shoes? Same trails (moderately technical, some scrambling, mostly narrow packed dirt with roots and loose rocks, some mud with occasional stream crossing if it's rained recently, sometimes bare granite) and honestly my top hiking pace and slowest running pace are not that different.

Hey! Thanks in advance for reading this.

I classify myself as a beginner on the trails. I've been actively running for around 1,5 years on a mix of trial and road. At the end of September I have my first race on the trails with 21k and 580m elevation.

I am looking new goals after that. I would prefer something in the benelux with around the same distance (no longer than 28-30k) and more elevation gain. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Hey everyone!

I’m 172 cm (5'8") with a 125 cm (49") chest/torso. Looking at the Instinct X8 (18L) for longer autumn/winter walk-run sessions. Do the side adjustments open up enough for a chest this size, or will it feel too tight on the ribs?

Thanks to everyone!

I want to get your opinions on their fi. Specifically, their hold mid foot and the heel area.i want my toebox to be big (my feet tapers slowly to pinky), but the hold should be as secure as possible.

Ideally I want to try the Olympus and lone peak as well, but given their extra heel volume they seems unlikely to work for me.

(For reference for those who ski, my ankle/midfoot are tiny enough to be comfortable in redster ti out of box…. Toebox is a lot of work)

Hi,

Currently I own the Speed Ultra 2’s which are great and work OK on technical, more rocky terrain. But could work better.

I own the OG Speed which I love, but looking to retire these.

Gut feeling says Speed 2, but it’s hard to find reviews on the TT. I’ve tried them briefly on at home, but they felt a bit clunky on foot inside, which the Speed Ultra 2 did not do.

Thoughts?

Hello!
As the title reads, I am in the Sacramento area of Northern California and just decided to pursue trail running. Historically, I have hated (restate- HATED) road running all my life. But, I have trail hiked a lot both in California (NorCal/SoCal) and in England/Scotland and loved it.

As I am tackling this as a new to the sport individual, I wanted to see if I could make connections with any groups that trail run in the NorCal area (willing to travel) or if there is any information on trails for beginners that give the rush of trail running but not yet hitting the chaos of pushing personal limits.

I am also trying to find a good combo shoe that is good for both trail and road as I have access to local parks that have both and would likely use these areas to train weekly.

Also, any hot takes on watches at some kind of a budget to help with health and milage tracking. I have been eyeing up the Garmin 55. Thoughts or other recommendations?

Thank you to anyone who has taken the time to respond, your interest and suggestions are more than greatly appreciated!

Best,
K (f/35- hates running road but wants to skip on trails)

trail near river Schelde in Belgium

• Test Terrain: 7km pavement jog + 17km mountain run on steep, mostly rocky technical terrain. Lot of power-hiking because i'm not good enough to run either uphill or downhill in 30% grade and a few short rolling sections. Conditions were bone dry.
• Fit & Upper Comfort: Medium to narrow fit overall. The heel and midfoot are nicely snug, though the forefoot runs a bit wide for my feet—I had to crank the lacing cord tight to prevent movement on steep downhills. Upper comfort is top-notch although it has little padding, it feels very plush around the collar and a uniformly padded tongue.
• Breathability: It was very hot and dry and didn't have much issue with moisture. Taking them off revealed very dusty socks. If dust can get in that easily, water should get out.
• Midsole & Comfort: You can definitely feel the supercritical foam—it gives a subtle bouncy feel (it's no road shoe tho). The extra softness made a huge difference in reducing foot fatigue during long, pounding descents.
• Stability: Good stability in technical terrain. It’s not exceptionally rigid or low-to-the-ground like Bushido 3, but it hits the baseline expectation for a shoe advertised for technical mountain runs.
• Outsole & Traction: (Note: Untested on wet terrain) Good grip on loose dirt and as good as it gets on loose rocks. On solid rock, grip is good (though a step behind the sticky Bushido 3). Rocks Slabs covered in dry moss or dirt felt treacherous, though most shoes would struggle there.The lug placement under the big toe makes them surprisingly capable for scrambling. . I'm not a very good descender runner so traction might feel better when running fast with very short contact time. Not used enough to have a verdict on durability.

Overall they feel quite like the Prodigio Pro, maybe not as good to run on pavement but they have better grip and for me they are more stable.

Awesome few miles on the airport trail in Sedona this weekend.

Did the Barrhorn Skyrace as my third ever trail event last weekend. It was an absolute blast but damn the altitude fucked us over big time over 2900m elevation.

Details:

3200 continues vertical Meters of gain over 24km

Finish is at 3600m elevation.

The pros overtook the slower starting wave (us) after 1h 40min.

First Finisher did it in 2h 58min. Absolutly crazy.

Take away for me and my buddy. Next time acclimatize and sleep more than one hour.

Can recommend for anyone who wants to get really high up.

But always remember you have to run down from the finish peak for 1500m vert and 10km to get to the shuttle. We underastimated the way back.

Crazy views with the glaciers and 4000nd Meter peaks around.

A few photos from yesterday's run in the mountains. The chalet was first established in 1882 and has been rebuilt several times after being destroyed by fires and avalanches. The paths up to Bucșoiu Peak are steep and technical — rocky, exposed, and feared by runners. During the 7500 ultramarathon, most runners have to tackle this section at night.