I'm looking for a neutral shoe with moderate cushioning for trail running. I probably need a wide width, so that would be useful. What brands/models do people like?
I'm looking for a neutral shoe with moderate cushioning for trail running. I probably need a wide width, so that would be useful. What brands/models do people like?
TrailRunr123 wrote:
I'm looking for a neutral shoe with moderate cushioning for trail running. I probably need a wide width, so that would be useful. What brands/models do people like?
Try an find a store with Altras. The Altras shoes are generally wider than most running shoes, though the zero drop may take some getting used to.
+1 on Altra. If you are running thru slop, you will love the King MT 1.5 (the 1.0 is awful)
Also look at Topo
New Balance has wide widths in their trail shoes, too.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try to find those.
Not sure about zero foot drop. Unfortunately I have chronic plantar fasciitis and the heel cushioning really saves me. Ideally I'd love to transition to a zero drop but not sure it's possible for me.
HasBeen123 wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try to find those.
Not sure about zero foot drop. Unfortunately I have chronic plantar fasciitis and the heel cushioning really saves me. Ideally I'd love to transition to a zero drop but not sure it's possible for me.
Probably not a good idea to run with "Chronic Plantar Faciitis" . If you are not getting paid, or on a running scholarship, just quit for a while . I bet the chronic problem goes away. Shoes aren't going to fix it if it's "chronic".
HasBeen123 wrote:
Not sure about zero foot drop. Unfortunately I have chronic plantar fasciitis and the heel cushioning really saves me. Ideally I'd love to transition to a zero drop but not sure it's possible for me.
Zero drop does not mean zero cushion! I don't know why people continue to propagate this misconception. Altra makes some very cushy shoes. And they definitely have a much wider toe box than other shoes. Check them out.
Ok I used the wrong terminology but having a differential between the heel and forefoot is much more comfortable. Flat shoes feel worse than heeled shoes.
Chronic meaning that it comes back if I don’t manage it with stretching, massage, night splint and certain shoes. Taking time off doesn’t alleviate it
Taking time off doesn't alleviate it is you go full couch potato. But if you get strong and cross train while doing to rehab and then pre-hab as you start running you can put yourself in a much better position than you are now,guessing at shoes and whatnot. I have had to do it a few times for various overuse stuff. This last time I think almost waited too long. The body needs time to heal too.
New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi in V2. They feel more like a road shoe but have an outsole that's good for dry to tacky trails. No rock plate and no deep lugs, so they wouldn't be a great option for super wet or rocky runs.
Hoka Stinson ATR - good trail shoe and it runs wide.
I am mostly a Brooks guy, and the one Brooks "trail" shoe I tried (Cascadia 12) I've been satisfied with. I don't run on very technical trails though.
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