Road shoes on the trail?

Compare outsoles and how aggressive they are.

If you’re running on buffed out, smooth trails you’re probably fine with road shoes. The more technical the trails, the more aggressive outsole you need.

BlastIt wrote:

Compare outsoles and how aggressive they are.

If you’re running on buffed out, smooth trails you’re probably fine with road shoes. The more technical the trails, the more aggressive outsole you need.

So it's basically just deeper tread on the outsole?

Oops

You don't have to buy trail shoes to run on trails.

But as soon as you have some you will never run on trails without them.

I did my first Leadville in road running shoes but then I switched to trail running shoes and never looked back.

So much more traction.

There are other differences such as possibly having a hard toe cap for protection from stubbing your toe on rocks. Some have drainage holes in the sole so if you run through water, the water can escape easier. Some have hooks on them for stirrups to keep rocks and debris out of your shoe. They also are a little more rigid than a typical road running shoe.

Mods, please delete the "Oops" post. It was a mistake.

bfef wrote:

Mods, please delete the "Oops" post. It was a mistake.

...and the one before it. And this one, and the one before this one too. Thanks

tuffy puffy pillow boy wrote:

Hi just wondering can I wear road training shoes on trails? Do I have to buy trail shoes? If so, why? What's better about trail shoes on trails?

Thanks.

Actually just delete this whole stupid thread. Nevermind.