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...
Category: Women’s Trail Running Shoes
Women’s trail running shoe reviews
Adidas Terrex Boost Review
Initial Thoughts Adidas is a company that’s obviously been around for a very long time. In Spring 2015 Adidas released the Adidas Terrex Boost for both men and women. Adidas’ mission is clear:...
Adidas Duramo Cross X GTX W Review
A great hiking and trail running shoe needs grip, traction, stability, and sturdy material to keep feet protected in all types of conditions. It also doesn’t hurt if the shoe is attractive. In my...
New Balance Leadville 1210 Review
New Balance named the Leadville 1210 trail running shoe after the legendary Leadville Trail 100 Run. If you’re an endurance athlete, you know that’s setting a pretty high precedence for a pink trail running shoe....
Saucony Xodus 3.0 GTX Trail Running Shoe Review
Living in Colorado, I get to experience a little bit of every season all year long, and it isn’t uncommon to be wearing flip-flops in the morning and need Sorel snow boots by the evening. Along...
Asics GEL FujiTrainer 2 Review
Generally I can very easily tell the difference between a trail specific shoe and a road shoe, but when I opened up the Asics GEL FujiTrainer 2, I wasn’t quite sure what it was...
Saucony Kinvara TR Trail Running Shoe Review
I was so excited when the Saucony Kinvara Trail shoes appeared in the mail for me to test. While I haven’t ever run in the Kinvara road, I have had my eye on the...
Patagonia Fore Runner Review
The Fore Runner marks Patagonia’s entry into the minimalist trail running category; because it does have some weight, cushion, and drop, I suspect the Fore Runner was created for a different reason, namely as...
Newton Terra Momentus All-Terrain Guidance Trainer Review
Just so that I don’t have to write this long title every time, let’s start with the name. Newton Running has chosen Latin names for their models (as would be appropriate for a company...
LOWA S-Cruise GTX Review
I felt fortunate to be able to test a pair of LOWA S-Cruise GTX women’s trail shoes. Upon first removing the shoes from the box my initial thought was, “whoa, these are kind of...
Mizuno Wave Ascend Review
The Mizuno Wave Ascend held true to its claim to be built for the mild over-pronator who requires a combination of cushioning and stability. After 5 weeks of 3-4 times a week wear on...
Mizuno Wave Cabrakan Review
The Mizuno Wave Cabrakan was an excellent shoe to test with the anticipation cooler weather right around the corner. When first stepping into the Cabrakan, the arch support and cushion were prominent. The shoe...
Salewa Firetail GTX Review
One of Salewa’s promises is 100% blister free wear for its full line of approach, mountaineering and tech approach footwear. After months of usage of my Firetail tech approach shoes their promise has held...
Vasque Aether Tech Review
Looking for a lightweight trail runner that can handle speed and rugged terrain? If yes, check out the Vasque Aether Tech. The shoes proved to have great traction in all conditions including snow, mud,...
Montrail Sabino Trail Review
Do you remember the Montrail Hardrock from the old days? Ok, so it hasn’t been that long since the Hardrock was a favorite among trail runners, but many runners, and their feet, have missed...
Merrell CTR Cruise Review
The guys at Active Gear Review tested out the CTR Cruise by Merrell earlier this season. Now it’s time for a female take on the women’s version of the trail runner. The first time...
Salomon XT Whisper 2 Review
Here at Active Gear Review, we typically test out trail running shoes or road running shoes. The outdoor industry has begun to produce shoes to meet the needs of runners that want a hybrid...
Pearl Izumi syncroFuel XC Review
Running in the Pearl Izumi’s syncroFuel XC this winter, in preparation for the spring shoe review, was a real treat. The syncroFuel XC is a women’s specific trail shoe that is perfect for training...
