What are the preferred trail running shoes in 2014?

[jjchgo]

I bought a pair of LaSportiva Wildcats last year that I have put about 300 miles on and I love them. They are comfortable, big toe box and dry quickly. Couldn't ask for more.

same here, i cant say enough good about these shoes.

[Drybones]

I am using Salomon XT Wings 3.

Worse case of blisters I've seen was a young man at a hostel in Buena Vista who was wearing Soloman, said he didn't have any issues until a week earlier when his feet got wet and stayed wet for a while...dont know how he didn't get his feet wet in the first 1000 or so miles.

[QHShowoman]

Worse case of blisters I've seen was a young man at a hostel in Buena Vista who was wearing Soloman, said he didn't have any issues until a week earlier when his feet got wet and stayed wet for a while...dont know how he didn't get his feet wet in the first 1000 or so miles.

Not sure what the takeaway is from this other than you really shouldn't hike for prolonged periods in wet shoes.

[CoffeeBager]

Saucony Peregrin 4 for me (men's here). 4 mm drop and wide forefront without too-wide of a heel. They even have a little metal bit at the bottom of the laces for hooking in my Dirty Girls.

[Trail Ponderer]

I have been trying out the New Balance 1210. I like them so far. Alot of room in the toebox. I tried the NB 910 but found them to be tight.

[Marta]

Another vote for Brooks Cascadia.

[Swordpen]

I am using Salomon XT Wings 3.

ditto here.

I used to "attempt" to use La Sportiva Wildcat Trail Running Shoes, but found they were too short (their mens 8.5 USA is 1/2 inch shorter than the mens Salomon XT Wings 3, or Salomon Synapse mid, or Salomon Men's Quest 4d GTX).

I might have liked the La Sportiva better if the sizing was correct, but I wasted over $100 with a European company's version of USA sizing.

My 2 fav shoes are (for the past year) the Synapse (non-waterproof version <- non-waterproof hard to find, only on Amazon now), & the XT wings 3.

I have severe foot/ leg issues so I am very picky about a shoe.

My probs: replaced hip, 2 broken toes, broken ankle, flat feet (& thats just ONE of my legs).

HTH

[AndrewAZ]

Saucony Peregrin 4 for me (men's here). 4 mm drop and wide forefront without too-wide of a heel. They even have a little metal bit at the bottom of the laces for hooking in my Dirty Girls.

I'll probably be switching to these next. I'm currently using the Saucony Outlaw, but they've been discontinued.

[redseal]

For backpacking I use La Sportiva Wildcats

For trail runs over 20 miles I use La Sportiva C-lites.

For trail rungs less than 20 miles I use La Sportiva Helios.

Clearly the brand works well for my feet :-)

[DandT40]

Another Brooks Cascadia owner here. I have the 7's and the 8's and love them both.

[fredmugs]

New balance Leadville 1210.

Concur. My feet take a beating so I got a pair of Hoka's and they were way too tight. Just got a pair of 1210s and this weekend we did a 12 mile hike with several miles along a rocky road. The shoes were very comfortable and I felt no tightness in the footbox (I have 4E) even with my Darn Tough socks on. Looking forward to wearing these on my upcoming PCT hike.

[twindaddy]

Does the collective wisdom here think that any of these shoes mentioned in the thread would be sufficient for Trek 16 at Philmont this year presuming a 35 pound pack max? I confess I have a pair of Salomon XD Pros that have just given up the ghost. I have been using a pair of Brooks Adren. GTS 12 and was seriously considering sliding over to the Cascadias.

[Sara]

Salomon Synapse non- waterproof +1


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[Berserker]

I've been using various models of NBs over the last few years including the 814s and 909s. Those were both decent shoes, and I'm a really big fan of the Leadville 1210s. Roomy, cush and nice flexibility.

[jsbikehike]

i run with the salomon xa pro 3d ultra cs wp's

[thomas5052]

I've been using La Sportiva Helios and they've been wonderful. Maybe too wonderful considering I've worn them as everyday shoes around campus. They pop up on steepandcheap every once in a while for around 50 bucks if you keep an eye out.

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[slbirdnerd]

Don't rule out Asics, they have a great line of trail runners and I am thrilled with my Asics Gel Scout.

[g8trh8tr]

Brooks Cascadia...

[WorldPeaceAndStuff]

Salomon X-Scream. Bought those over the Brooks Cascadia 9. But it was very close between the two.

[imscotty]

I have been wearing my new Altra Lone Peaks around town. Love the super wide toe box. Looking forward to take them out on multi-day hikes soon.