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Offline roadstrailstris

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Trail running shoe recs
« on: September 11, 2021, 05:57:17 PM »
I've been doing a lot of trail running lately with Daisy and could use some better shoes. I'm running in Brooks Ghosts, but I feel like I'm trashing them. The trails I normally run have been pretty soaked lately from all the rain we've had, so I'm often going through deep puddles and would like something water resistant. Also a lot of rocks and roots that have been pretty slick with our damp weather and I'd like a more grippy tread. Any recs?

Offline glwestcott

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Re: Trail running shoe recs
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2021, 08:04:47 PM »
I have a pair of waterproof Hoka Challenger GoreTex. I bought them because I run in the rain a lot in Fall and Winter since I live in Seattle’s area. I’ve never had wet feet with them. I believe they come in both low and high top versions. They’re pretty light and have that nice Hoka cushioning.


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Re: Trail running shoe recs
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2021, 08:18:11 PM »
I have two pairs of Hoka Challenger Gore-Tex shoes that mostly sit on the shelf.  I had high hopes for them because I have a history with Hoka shoes, but these were duds as far as I'm concerned. 

Offline Fast Eddie

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Re: Trail running shoe recs
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2021, 09:07:39 PM »
They do make Brooks Ghost GTX that have the waterproof Gortex upper, but I don't think the sole is anymore aggressive than the regular road shoe, or have a stone shield.

I have a pair of Asics Gel FujiTrabuco on orders and awaiting their arrival with upcoming winter.
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Offline roadstrailstris

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Re: Trail running shoe recs
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2021, 09:15:25 PM »
Thanks for the suggestions! Great places to start.

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Re: Trail running shoe recs
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2021, 08:46:15 PM »
I'm loving my Topo Terraventures.

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Re: Trail running shoe recs
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2021, 09:59:28 PM »
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