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trail shoes with support

  • 21-12-2015 10:12PM
    #1
    novarapid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭


    Looking to get a pair of trail runners, mainly for fireroad and a few multisport races I’ll be doing with a mix of road and off road. I currently use Asics gt2000 and I find the support in them helpful.(Previously had knee pain when using runners without support) Do i need to get a trail runner with support or will neutral runners do?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    sconhome
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    novarapid - I use support on the road (mainly) and neutral on trail. You could go with the ASCIS Trabuco as an off-roady version of the GT2000 or try a few pairs on for fit & comfort.


  • #3
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Having support in a trail shoe doesn't make sense to me. Having cushioning makes sense for if you are running over rocks rather than through mud. But either surface will be uneven enough that a millimetre here or there on either side of the sole in an attempt to balance your foot strike better is pointless.


  • #4
    Slogger Jogger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,441 ✭✭✭Slogger Jogger


    Adidas Kanadia is pretty good all round. Use them myself on various events and they can usually be had on discount.


  • #5
    spurscormac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭spurscormac


    You can't beat inov-8 for trail shoes.
    The TrailRoc is a great shoe for grip in multiple off-road conditions and can also cope with road surface too.

    The only thing to be wary of is the low profile (heel-toe drop) of the shoes in comparison to regular runners, so likely best to go with the TrailRoc 255.


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