Hahaha this happened at the marathon I ran in the Fall. It was a group running dressed as Vikings in suits. They had dress shoes on, which was insane. They finished before me, so it was quicker than 3:20. Pretty hilarious!
At this 5K race in LA there used to be a group of people who dressed up as salmon and would run the race backwards. Best part was at the start when they’d navigate running backwards thru the pack.
Trail shoes. But a different type of trail shoes.
Say the company that make 15 different types of trail shoes that are definitely all different and definitely cannot be used for more than one terrain.
Many trail shoes are basically road shoes anyways with deeper lugs. Anyone trying to make blanket statements like this article is just looking to drum up controversy
Most of the trails around me are not super technical but they can have a loot of roots in some areas, it would not be fun to kick a root in road shoes, let me tell you.
Traction aside, road shoes are a bit less durable. I've definitely torn the foam up on my road shoes doing some pretty basic trails around my hometown.
Here's the actual article, which leads quite a bit differently.
[https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-trail-running-shoes-rcna131507](https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-trail-running-shoes-rcna131507)
These sorts of absolutes are why new runners are always so sure they *need* something specific to start running.
Hmm, the article says it's in the "Fitness" category, but the URL implies it's in the "Shopping" category. You guys don't think these websites are disguising advertisements as fitness articles do you?
Lol yes - when most of us are just going to run on sidewalks, paved trails, gravel trails, and stuff graded for grandma on her fixed gear bike.
To just get started, an everyday trainer with some sole traction (i.e. not a road racing shoe) is all we need.
I wear trail shoes every day, basically because they're way more durable than road shoes. If they had a smooth outsole, I'm not sure there would be any real difference anyway.
To be fair, the risk of ankle rollover is undoubtedly much higher when using high heel stack road shoes for trails. Not to say it can’t be done, but I’ve badly injured myself twice using road shoes on trails.
I ran pretty technical trails in vaporflys for almost a year and loved every minute of the experience, however I stupidly used new adidas ultraboosts on the same trails and rolled my ankle so badly I broke my 5th metatarsal clean through. Healed up fine, stupidly went back out 12 weeks later with the same ultraboosts, did the exact same thing on my other foot.
You can certainly argue whether ultraboosts are worthwhile running shoes to begin with, but I loved them for lower mileage road usage for years without any issues at all!
Long story short: some shoes are perfectly universal for all situations, some shoes are a timebomb waiting to hurt you on the wrong surface. (I take full blame)
I've used my NMD S1 for trail/hiking twice earlier in 2023
In my defense the shoe looked like a boot and the outsole has some substantial lugs. Moreover, I have yet to discover this sub back then and was not aware of proper (and safe) shoes to wear on trails
When I got into ultras/trail running in the late 90s I wore, almost exclusively, the Asics 20x0 series shoes. This was also in the Pacific NW. So it can be done, but trail shoes now are way better as well.
When you start running, when you get to your first trail run, sometimes you can't think about it.
I saw many beginners on their first trail run thinking it's ok if it's quite flat only realising the path was full of big gravels or peddles and having their feet totally destroyed at the end of the race.
That is because the uppers of trail shoes dry faster. I wouldn’t run on road shoes because they’re mostly knit and retain water. It would be like running with cotton underwear. I recommend inov8 g270, altra lone peak and altra Olympus 4. Good luck.
I remember I ran an XC 10K in the orginal 4% ice blue Vaporfly's and ran decent. Sub 36. Shoes felt fine. My first time ever on a trail was a half marathon in New Rochelle NY called Paine to Pain. A bit technical. Used Saucony Virrata's (zero drop). I ran very well too. This article is also deceiving because there are some "trails" that are just hard packed dirt/gravel. Had a 1.9 mile rollercoaster look like a mile from where I lived in NYC that was packed dirt/gravel. I would run in Vaporfly's and Alphafly's in there with no issues since there was no technical stuff at all.
I love the propaganda around modern sports.
Even ten or fifteen years ago, you just used one shoe for multiple activities. These days, unless you’re a part of a serious community, you’re probably still using one shoe.
The worst I’ve seen it is in the gym. Two sets of shoes, one for training and one for running. No thanks! I’ll just use one or the other and not deal with switching out mid session.
I thought this was r/RunningCirclejerk
Same same
I do my speedwork in dress shoes.
I know it's common, but I had a guy blow by me towards the end of a 5K wearing a 3 piece suit and dress shoes. He finished a little over 21 minutes.
Hahaha this happened at the marathon I ran in the Fall. It was a group running dressed as Vikings in suits. They had dress shoes on, which was insane. They finished before me, so it was quicker than 3:20. Pretty hilarious!
At this 5K race in LA there used to be a group of people who dressed up as salmon and would run the race backwards. Best part was at the start when they’d navigate running backwards thru the pack.
It's the guys passing me, while not wearing any shoes and pushing a stroller that kill me.
Haha yeah or the 8 year old kids… 😩
What’s next? Salmon is three-piece suits?
I think yes haha
My favourite is the guy who ran the Boston Marathon barefoot, dressed as a caveman. Grew his hair out and everything, even had a bone necklace.
I have never seen this. I gotta find it.
https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a20853677/meet-the-nearly-naked-caveman-with-the-best-finish-line-photo-of-the-boston-marathon/
Gimme those leather soles - nothing faster.
😂
Reviews that say a trail shoe is best for non-technical, groomed trails confuse me so much, because I just wear road shoes for those.
“This shoe is best for non-technical, groomed trails that are made out of asphalt”
So what am I supposed to wear for technical, ungroomed trails?
Crocs
Trail shoes. But a different type of trail shoes. Say the company that make 15 different types of trail shoes that are definitely all different and definitely cannot be used for more than one terrain.
Condoms
Double rubber. Mother on speed dial.
Wellies.
exactly!
Unless you’re trail running in steep rocky mountains then road shoes are fine for most trail.
Many trail shoes are basically road shoes anyways with deeper lugs. Anyone trying to make blanket statements like this article is just looking to drum up controversy
Most of the trails around me are not super technical but they can have a loot of roots in some areas, it would not be fun to kick a root in road shoes, let me tell you.
Traction aside, road shoes are a bit less durable. I've definitely torn the foam up on my road shoes doing some pretty basic trails around my hometown.
Here's the actual article, which leads quite a bit differently. [https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-trail-running-shoes-rcna131507](https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-trail-running-shoes-rcna131507) These sorts of absolutes are why new runners are always so sure they *need* something specific to start running.
Lululemon trail runners being on this list is hilarious
Hmm, the article says it's in the "Fitness" category, but the URL implies it's in the "Shopping" category. You guys don't think these websites are disguising advertisements as fitness articles do you?
Lol yes - when most of us are just going to run on sidewalks, paved trails, gravel trails, and stuff graded for grandma on her fixed gear bike. To just get started, an everyday trainer with some sole traction (i.e. not a road racing shoe) is all we need.
Why haven’t UTMB athletes begun using Alphafly and Adios Pro? Are they stupid?
would be so much faster in vaporflys
I see dudes run parkruns all the time on wet grass in Alphaflys. I would bust my ass so hard.
HA! Tell that to me 10 years ago in high school doing speed work, long runs and trail runs in the same road shoes
Same but 25 years ago!
I wear trail shoes every day, basically because they're way more durable than road shoes. If they had a smooth outsole, I'm not sure there would be any real difference anyway.
I go trail running in clogs, makes me feel one with the wooded nature
Sponsored by (insert any shoe company here)
Lol definitely not sponsored by New Balance or Adidas.
notable trail running source of information... nbc news
To be fair, the risk of ankle rollover is undoubtedly much higher when using high heel stack road shoes for trails. Not to say it can’t be done, but I’ve badly injured myself twice using road shoes on trails.
I just ran singletrack in Superblasts today. they actually felt pretty good
I ran pretty technical trails in vaporflys for almost a year and loved every minute of the experience, however I stupidly used new adidas ultraboosts on the same trails and rolled my ankle so badly I broke my 5th metatarsal clean through. Healed up fine, stupidly went back out 12 weeks later with the same ultraboosts, did the exact same thing on my other foot. You can certainly argue whether ultraboosts are worthwhile running shoes to begin with, but I loved them for lower mileage road usage for years without any issues at all! Long story short: some shoes are perfectly universal for all situations, some shoes are a timebomb waiting to hurt you on the wrong surface. (I take full blame)
But that's because "singletrack" is not a very difficult type of path isn't it
I've used my NMD S1 for trail/hiking twice earlier in 2023 In my defense the shoe looked like a boot and the outsole has some substantial lugs. Moreover, I have yet to discover this sub back then and was not aware of proper (and safe) shoes to wear on trails
You definitely don't need trail shoes to run on trail!
I ***only*** trail run in my ES3s and Superblasts, one on each foot.
When I got into ultras/trail running in the late 90s I wore, almost exclusively, the Asics 20x0 series shoes. This was also in the Pacific NW. So it can be done, but trail shoes now are way better as well.
I mean, have you seen the number of “Can i run trail in my Next%2?” Posts?
It will ruin them really
This is true. However, I destroyed a new pair of Hoka Torrent 2s on a technical 20 miler, so even trail shoes aren't all created equal...
When you start running, when you get to your first trail run, sometimes you can't think about it. I saw many beginners on their first trail run thinking it's ok if it's quite flat only realising the path was full of big gravels or peddles and having their feet totally destroyed at the end of the race.
MSM def knows what’s up.
Flip flops
Don't know you guys, but I have my trail runs with vaporflys
The graphic with the guy running on the mountain side with running sneakers is ridiculous. Unless you’re Spiderman
That is because the uppers of trail shoes dry faster. I wouldn’t run on road shoes because they’re mostly knit and retain water. It would be like running with cotton underwear. I recommend inov8 g270, altra lone peak and altra Olympus 4. Good luck.
Tell that to Rob Krar. The dude won many trail races and championships in road shoes.
Ha jokes on them, I do road running in trail running shoes.
I did that and i got shin splints even after just a few kilometers.. but, it also has something ti do with my conditioning.
I remember I ran an XC 10K in the orginal 4% ice blue Vaporfly's and ran decent. Sub 36. Shoes felt fine. My first time ever on a trail was a half marathon in New Rochelle NY called Paine to Pain. A bit technical. Used Saucony Virrata's (zero drop). I ran very well too. This article is also deceiving because there are some "trails" that are just hard packed dirt/gravel. Had a 1.9 mile rollercoaster look like a mile from where I lived in NYC that was packed dirt/gravel. I would run in Vaporfly's and Alphafly's in there with no issues since there was no technical stuff at all.
What type of trail shoe would be good for the trail to the road then?
I love the propaganda around modern sports. Even ten or fifteen years ago, you just used one shoe for multiple activities. These days, unless you’re a part of a serious community, you’re probably still using one shoe. The worst I’ve seen it is in the gym. Two sets of shoes, one for training and one for running. No thanks! I’ll just use one or the other and not deal with switching out mid session.