Got a pair of Hoka Carbon X for Christmas.
I have never worn Carbon plated shoes. Can I use these shoes on dirt trails? Okay for daily mileage or more of a tempo/speed day shoe?
Got a pair of Hoka Carbon X for Christmas.
I have never worn Carbon plated shoes. Can I use these shoes on dirt trails? Okay for daily mileage or more of a tempo/speed day shoe?
The plate makes a good rock plate I guess? ;) Carbon fiber is pretty tough.
You can wear carbon plated shoes anywhere you want, except near an MRI or through airport security...also don't put them in the microwave.
Probably overkill for daily training shoes.
I'm not sure how the material would hold up on rugged trails, or if the shoe's technology would even make sense performance wise on softer surfaces, such as rail trails.
The carbon X would pretty much be your best bet for mild trails as long as you’re not dealing with snow. They’re awful when traction is an issue. The shoe is built well. I wouldn’t use any other carbon plated shoe on a trail.
Thanks all, that is helpful.
They’re smooth packed dirt forest roads, so sounds like they’ll be okay for some runs. Will not use them daily based on above advice.
LOLs hope you have strong and flexible ankles if you do!
These are pretty nice and have a plate in them, but not carbon. Great for faster efforts, but a little slippery on wet rocks. I've been off the harder trails since I fell pretty hard a couple of times ( I'm 60), but enjoyed these shoes. :)
https://www.roadtrailrun.com/2019/10/skechers-performance-go-run-speed-trl.html
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