La Sportiva Prodigio 2 Review: The Middle Ground Done Right
I have spent a lot of time with La Sportiva’s Prodigio line. I reviewed the Prodigio Pro and Prodigio Max, so I was curious to see where the new Prodigio 2 would fit. The...
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Find the perfect trail running shoes for your adventures. Expert reviews, comparisons, and buying guides.
Salomon Ultra Glide 4 Review
I live and train in west Michigan, where winter does not mess around. We deal with lake-effect snow, long gray stretches, and weeks where the trails disappear under deep drifts. Some mornings I wake...
Saucony Peregrine 16 Review
I’ve had a long, sometimes frustrating relationship with the Saucony Peregrine line. Over the years, I’ve run in versions I really liked and others that pushed me away from the shoe entirely. Some early...
Run the New Year Strong: The Gear Reset for Runners Who Train Beyond the Miles
Running has a way of exposing the truth…about your fitness, your habits, and your excuses. If the goal for the new year is to run stronger, longer, and more consistently, the answer isn’t just...
La Sportiva Prodigio Max Review
After spending months running in the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro and loving it, I wanted to see how the new Prodigio Max compared. The Pro quickly became one of my favorite trail shoes for...
Rossignol Vezor Trail Running Shoe Review
Trail running shoes are one of those pieces of gear where you can feel the difference right away. Comfort, fit, grip, and cushion all matter when you are out on the trails for an...
La Sportiva Prodigio Pro Trail Running Shoe Review
I finally got my hands on the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro in the black and yellow colorway, and I’ve been excited to put them through their paces. La Sportiva calls this their “mountain trail...
Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 Trail Running Shoe Review
I spent a good part of this summer testing the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 on Michigan trails, and it quickly became one of my favorite trail running shoes. The shoe immediately impressed me with...
Saucony Peregrine 15 Review
I’ve had a complicated history with the Saucony Peregrine line. Over the years, I’ve tried a few versions of the shoe…some I liked, others I didn’t. The Peregrine 8 and ISO models both fell...
Brooks Cascadia 19 Review: My First Brooks
I’ll start with a confession. Until now, I had never owned a pair of Brooks shoes. I know that sounds odd, especially since I’ve been running for years. While many runners swear by Brooks,...
Craft Pure Trail Pro Review
This was my first time trying a pair of Craft shoes. I had seen the brand before but never pulled the trigger. When the Craft Pure Trail Pro came out, I figured it was...
Hoka Mafate X Review: Is Bigger Really Better on the Trails?
When I first saw the Hoka Mafate X, I thought, “This might be it—the long-haul trail shoe I need for my 50-miler in Indiana.” That race is called Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone, and...
Salomon S/LAB Ultra Glide Review
I have to be honest, I have never tried Salomon shoes before. When I first started running, many other runners were wearing the S/LAB shoes by Salomon, and I always admired their sleek design....
Hoka Speedgoat 6 GTX Review
Running in Michigan during the winter is an entirely different experience compared to the other seasons. The roads and trails are often covered in snow, ice, or a combination of both, making traction and...
Salomon Drx Defy Grvl Review
As a person who has spent thousands of dollars on trail running shoes, I often have the conundrum of running on the paved road to get to my trail. Wanting to preserve the soft,...
Hoka Tecton X 3 Review
As an avid runner and someone who frequently runs on West Michigan trails, I recently had the opportunity to test the Hoka Tecton X 3 during my training and race at the Yankee Springs...
Vivobarefoot Primus Trail III All Weather FG Shoes Review
The popularity of minimalist footwear in the athletic and outdoor shoe market has ebbed and flowed for quite some time now. Among the many brands offering minimalistic designs, Vivobarefoot has managed to stand out...
Asics FujiSpeed 3: A Full Review
I’ve been eager to test the Asics FujiSpeed 3 ever since I heard it was launching. I hadn’t tried the second version, but I remember running in the original FujiSpeed a while ago, and...
Altra Olympus 6 Review
As a long-time fan of Altra, especially the Lone Peak series, I was eager to try the Altra Olympus 6, hoping it would offer the same comfort and durability I’ve come to expect. In...
Review: Topo Athletic Pursuit 2
Being passionate about both trail and road running, I eagerly seized the opportunity to try out the Topo Athletic Pursuit 2. So far I have put 100+ miles navigating through twisting trails and unforgiving...
