All-Terrain Hoka Challenger ATR 7 GTX Review
First Take On The All-Terrain Hoka Challenger ATR 7 GTX Over the past 15 years, I’ve run plenty of road races. On the flipside, I’ve always really enjoyed my trail runs, and have had...
Category: Men’s Trail Running Shoes
Men’s trail running shoe reviews
Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Review
As a dedicated trail runner in Muskegon, Michigan, I was intrigued by the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2, touted as their latest elite trail running shoe. With impressive features like a BZM-8 rock plate for...
Brooks Cascadia 16 Running Shoe Review
First Thoughts On The Brooks Cascadia 16 I kid you not, aside from taking these Brooks Cascadia 16’s for a test and review, I am breaking in a pair of Brooks Cascadia 6’s. That’s...
The Hoka Speedgoat 4 GTX Trail Runner Review
Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 GTX In 2010, I ran the inaugural North Fork 50 in Pine, Colorado. This was my first foray into the Ultra world were I ran a respectable 6:40 for...
Saucony KOA TR Review
First Thoughts On The Saucony KOA TR Before I had even looked at any of the specifications, I immediately noticed the soft cushiony feel, and the wider toe box. I used to never be...
The ASICS Gel-FujiEndurance are Like Bomb-Proof Nimble Trail Assassins
First Impressions Of The Asics Gel-FujiEndurance Lightweight and minimal; not so much! The Asics Gel-FujiEndurance are a serious set of trail runners. They will enable the adventurous type to tackle just about any terrain...
Altra Lone Peak 3.0 NeoShell Review
My first introduction to Altra running shoes was almost 4 years ago, when I decided to purchase and try out the Altra Instinct 1.5’s, after hearing all of the hype that surrounded the zero...
The North Face Ultra Vertical Trail Running Shoe Review
The North Face Ultra Vertical is the newest trail shoe offering added to the performance lineup of North Face trail running shoes. This shoe was built to take technical trails at breakneck speeds, maximize...
Scarpa Neutron Shoe Review
Scarpa, whose name is an acronym (Società Calzaturiera Asolana Riunita Pedemontana Anonima, which translates to Associated Shoe Manufacturing Company of the Asolo Mountain Area) got its start in 1938, when the shoe makers of the area came...
Saucony Xodus Iso Runshield Shoe Review
It has been eight years since I ran in a pair of Saucony shoes and my experience with them then was mediocre at best. I don’t remember the exact model, but I do remember...
Salomon Speedcross Pro Review
While the Salomon S Lab Series is a nice option for a handful of elite trail runners, the Salomon Pro series fits more foot types and is more affordable. One of the benefits of...
Helly Hansen Terrak Trail Shoe Review
When I hear the name Helly Hansen the first thing that comes to my mind is high quality skiing and sailing outerwear. And that is as it should be, considering that Helly Hansen was...
The North Face Ultra MT Gore-Tex Review
The North Face describes the Ultra MT Gore-Tex shoe as, “The ultimate shoe for the hardest trail running courses…that delivers unrivaled traction.” And I would say that they are spot on. The North Face...
IceBug Zeal RB9X Review – Running Shoes
Design and Comfort The IceBug Zeal RB9X running shoe caught my interest and wonder right out of the box. When I reached in to take it out of the box, the material and ultra light...
La Sportiva Bushido Trail Running Shoe Review
La Sportiva Bushido Background: I am a creature of habit. I was convinced I was using the best trail running shoe on the market and went through three pairs of my favorite trail running...
Inov8 Race Ultra 270 Review
I have heard rave reviews from Inov8 fans for the last few years, and finally got the chance to wear my first pair; the Inov8 Race Ultra 270. This shoe was made for the...
New Balance 101 Running Shoe Review
Welcome Back! The return of the world’s best trail running shoe! Full disclosure: This is my all-time favorite trail running shoe. I previously wore it exclusively, until I found out that New Balance...
Icebug Pytho2 Running Shoe Review
Over the past few years, I’ve developed an affinity for winter trail running. I can’t think of many things more exhilarating than running on a snowpacked trail while its dumping snow. Just when I...
