Trail shoes

[Berksrover]

Any recommendations for me fellow runners? Think I may need to invest in some 🤔

[Flyingred Graduate10]

Choosing shoes is such a personal thing because the shape and size of our feet are all unique. The best advice I have read is to go to a specialist running shop and either have your gait analysed or as a minimum try out a few pairs on their treadmill before you buy.

[Berksrover Graduate10 in reply to Flyingred]

Thanks Flyingred I had my gait analysis done at Christmas when I got some new road shoes, so know I am neutral so might just go for something online this time

[HoagyM Graduate10]

I bought a pair of Asics Fujitrabuco GTX 6's in an online sale last year for half price, from Sportsshoes.com (they often have some very good deals). These are the shoes

amazon.co.uk/dp/B071185GLC/...

They've done the business for me, whether running around lochs on the Isle of Skye or splashing through puddles in a local 10k. The GTX bit means they are the waterproof version and I would strongly recommend getting a waterproof pair, that really helps. They also have a neat little stretchy purse thing on the tongue which means you can tuck the laces away so they don't get wet.

I've had my gait analysis done (neutral) and know I have a wide foot, so with that in mind, and checking out online reviews, am happy to buy online - I do 99% of all my shopping online anyway, shops are so last century

If they don't fit perfectly I just send them back for a replacement/refund. In fact these Asics came up a bit smaller than my Nike's and returned them for a larger size.

All of the above is just my opinion of course, everyone's different

[Berksrover Graduate10 in reply to HoagyM]

Thanks Ian, I am neutral too so may well have s gander online 😁

[Hidden in reply to HoagyM]

These are so "you" Ian. I loved my first road Asics, but couldn't find an upgrade I liked and moved to Brooks.

I've still to invest in Trails, but a friend recommended Salomon as she uses them when she runs with her huskies in all terrain.

I'm saving myself for the better weather as our local trails will be pretty impassable as yet.

Happy running friend!

[Millsie-J]

As you know Berksover, all trail shoes are neutral, the uneven ground means your feet have varying points of impact..... unlike road running where the impact is quite evenly relentless..... so to speak!

I have wide feet and like a 10-12 mm heel to toe drop. I like to feel that the shoes support my feet. It also depends what level of grip you are looking for.

I tried loads on but funnily enough I came away with my firm favorite Brooks.

I would go try on a range if types/ makes and see what suits best . Enjoy xxx

[Berksrover Graduate10 in reply to Millsie-J]

Thanks Millsie-J showing my ignorance as usual, didn't know all trail shoes were neutral so thank you for that, might have to make a trip to the running shop after all, do you bother with special insoles in them or just use what they come with?

[Millsie-J in reply to Berksrover]

I dont bother with additional insoles as I dont need them for anything else. For info: I over pronate so my road shoes have support.

Do you need insoles for other reasons?

[misswobble Graduate10]

The terrain is what matters most, for me anyway 🙂. Is your trail muddy or is it stony ? Mine is as stony as hell so I want a shoe that protects my big toe, so I look for a rock plate shoe Horses for courses 😃.

I’d get to the running shop and try on loads. Ensure the sole is wide enough to ensure your big toe is supported underneath You don’t want to have your foot roll inwards exposing your toe to the trail. Ouch 😬

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

I love minimalist, much better if I can feel the ground a bit!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I bought UpTheStanley trail shoes for Christmas. We went to our local independent running shop and he took his normal running shoes in so that they could see his normal running. As Trail shoes are neutral, he then tried different shoes with different insoles, until he found the most comfortable ones. He didn’t have to do gait analysis again. He made a mistake of running in them the first time without the insoles - bad move. Have fun choosing. 🏃‍♂️👟