When it comes to selecting an all-around trail runner, there are many choices. Hoka One One definitely comes to mind, but aren’t they all maximalist shoes?…
Browsing: Trail Running
Trail running is in our blood. Long ribbons of dirt that wind through the mountains speak to us and tell us to run farther and faster. Here are our stories and the gear we love.
Swiftwick has long been a player in performance socks arena. With a strong following in trail and road running, this time their revamped Pursuit Ultralight socks…
Having a go-to pair of shorts is a trail runner’s dream. You know, that one pair that you would dig into a pile of dirty laundry…
Blisters are the pits. Nothing ruins a new pair of shoes or a long run like one of those liquid-filled fun suckers. While I’m a fan…
Last year, just after the Cirque Series race at Alta, I was sent the all-new Black Diamond Rhythm Tee. The folks at Black Diamond knew my…
Trail running in hot weather requires the right gear. Luckily, Patagonia knows this and has the ultralight and ultra-cool Capilene Cool Trail Shirt. It feels like…
Arc’teryx doesn’t yet have the storied history of trail running shoes as they do with their outerwear. That said, it hasn’t taken very long for the…
Trail running and Arc’teryx go hand-in-hand. With a nod to summertime performance, the Arc’teryx Cormac Comp Short-sleeve Shirt is a breathable, comfortable shirt that’s perfect for…
Fast hiking, fastpacking, light hiking, trail running — whatever you want to call it, the Hoka One One Speedgoat Mid GTX 2 is ready for that…
Sometimes a piece of gear becomes an instant classic. On paper, I didn’t think that the Patagonia Airshed Pro Pullover would be such a classic, but…
Trail running in inclement weather requires the proper pair of shoes, and the Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 GTX is just the right shoe for the…
sLong-sleeve base layers are great for year-round running, but particularly as a base layer or only layer during colder months. Runderwear is committed to making running-specific…
Things are getting real scientific around here, but don’t you worry, OROS isn’t going to require a PhD for you to enjoy the benefits of their…
Topo’s latest entry into the trail running field is the MTN Racer. This shoe features a tall stack height and 5mm drop with Topo’s classic anatomical…
The Swiss know how to make fantastic products. That legendary know-how has been translated to the full lineup of On Running shoes. In Europe, mountain running…
As a relative newcomer to the trail running shoe category, Arc’teryx has a few years of experience that has given them a leg-up. As part of…
Chafing is one of the ugliest words any guy wants to hear. Whether is’s cycling or running, sometimes chaffing happens. It’s unpredictable because your favorite shorts…
It all started with a casual email invitation. Isn’t that how these things always start? Well, after 7.1 miles and 2500+ ft of elevation gain, I…
Saucony’s running shoe pedigree is deep. Long-established as one of the premier road running shoe makers on the market, they are no slouches when it comes…
Some of my first trail runners were from Salomon — that was 1998. Since then, Salomon has continued to improve their craft using their cutting-edge S-Lab…