Comparing Trail Running Shoes for Men
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Price | $190 List $189.95 at Backcountry | $195 List | $72.50 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $129.00 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $129.95 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers |
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Pros | Unbeatable fit, fantastic underfoot protection, doesn’t absorb much water, very stable | Ultralight, extremely durable, technical cushioning | Very protective, roomier fit than other models from La Sportiva | Unparalleled comfort, unrivaled traction, ample foot protection | Protective upper and midsole, great energy return, lightweight |
Cons | Expensive, hard to get on foot, must wear above the ankle height socks, hard to stuff laces into garage | Expensive, tight midfoot upper, longer break-in time | Heavily padded tongue results in sub-par breathability | Aggressive heel-to-toe drop, lack of stability | Stiff on advanced technical terrain, lacks sensitivity |
Bottom Line | The finest shoe for technical terrain that gives a feeling of confidence at speed | For those that desire the lightest shoe in technical terrain, there is nothing more comfortable or durable, perfect for racing or tempo efforts | This burly mountain runner is very protective and is an excellent choice for longer outings in rocky terrain | A legendary shoe that gets better by the year with minor tweaks to improve the performance of this specialty off-trail runner | If you are looking for Hoka that has a more instantaneous response, this is our favorite for long runs on moderate to buffed terrain |
Rating Categories | Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 | Nnormal Kjerag | La Sportiva Karacal | Salomon Speedcross 6 | HOKA Torrent 3 |
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Stability (15%) | |||||
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Specs | Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 | Nnormal Kjerag | La Sportiva Karacal | Salomon Speedcross 6 | HOKA Torrent 3 |
Sizes Available | 4 - 13 US regular |
4.5 - 13.5 US regular |
6 - 13.5 US regular |
7 - 14 US regular and wide |
7 - 15 US regular |
Measured Heel Stack Height | 31 mm | 25 mm | 32 mm | 33 mm | 28 mm |
Measured Heel-to-Toe Drop | 9 mm | 8 mm | 9 mm | 12 mm | 6 mm |
Rock Plate | Not disclosed | No | Dual-Density EVA | No | No |
Measured Lug Depth | 3.5 mm | 3 mm | 4 mm | 5.5 mm | 4 mm |
Measured Weight | 10.64 oz | 8.05 oz | 10.58 oz | 11.08 oz | 9.60 oz |
Upper | Matryx Jacquard | Matryx Jacquard | Mesh | Synthetic, textile | Mesh |
Midsole | Energy Save PU foam with Profeel Film rock protection | EExpure midsole | Compression-molded EVA | Salomon EnergyCell+ EVA | EVA |
Outsole | Salomon Contagrip MA | Vibram Litebase | La Sportiva FriXion AT 2.0 | Salomon Mud Contagrip | Rubber |
Heel Tab Type | None | None | None | None | None |
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