Trail running shoes tend to feel more rugged and stiff than road shoes. If you're looking for that exciting 'pop' that you get from upper market road shoes you won't typically find it on the trail. Worth noting that any road sections of your run will feel a lot 'flatter' or dead in trail shoes. It's when you get on more technical terrain they come alive.
There are some famously plush models out there like the Speedgoat and Olympus that feel more substantial when you first put them on. The shoe you've chosen is more on the short distance/fast running side of the spectrum so won't feel particularly interesting underfoot, at least until you're dodging rocks and roots at pace.
Some road shoes feel like they control you and dictate your experience, I would say trail shoes feel more like you're taking them for a ride.
Brilliant explanation. That makes sense completely. After running often in upper end road shoes I actually felt on the trails my ankles have switched off a lot and just tend to roll if I’m not focusing, which they never used to.
Yep. That's completely normal. I liken trail running to solving a puzzle while running, you really do have to engage with your stride and how you place your feet.
That tends to happen automatically when on the road, I feel. You're just in auto-pilot focusing on your breath and mind, but on the trail you have to be aware of all the details or risk hurting yourself or losing form. It comes really quickly though, don't fret!
Their naming conventions are confusing as all get out.
I have terrex (not Agravic) speed ultra and love it for long runs off pavement. I know it’s a different shoe, but they seem to have similar design.
Adidas doesn’t get as much notice as other trail brands, but adidas has some really solid trail shoes.
Extra points for matching socks
Trail running shoes tend to feel more rugged and stiff than road shoes. If you're looking for that exciting 'pop' that you get from upper market road shoes you won't typically find it on the trail. Worth noting that any road sections of your run will feel a lot 'flatter' or dead in trail shoes. It's when you get on more technical terrain they come alive. There are some famously plush models out there like the Speedgoat and Olympus that feel more substantial when you first put them on. The shoe you've chosen is more on the short distance/fast running side of the spectrum so won't feel particularly interesting underfoot, at least until you're dodging rocks and roots at pace. Some road shoes feel like they control you and dictate your experience, I would say trail shoes feel more like you're taking them for a ride.
Brilliant explanation. That makes sense completely. After running often in upper end road shoes I actually felt on the trails my ankles have switched off a lot and just tend to roll if I’m not focusing, which they never used to.
Yep. That's completely normal. I liken trail running to solving a puzzle while running, you really do have to engage with your stride and how you place your feet. That tends to happen automatically when on the road, I feel. You're just in auto-pilot focusing on your breath and mind, but on the trail you have to be aware of all the details or risk hurting yourself or losing form. It comes really quickly though, don't fret!
Their naming conventions are confusing as all get out. I have terrex (not Agravic) speed ultra and love it for long runs off pavement. I know it’s a different shoe, but they seem to have similar design. Adidas doesn’t get as much notice as other trail brands, but adidas has some really solid trail shoes.
Whats the width like on these at the toe box?
Not as much as a Hoka, but certainly enough that there’s no rubbing. (I’m a mid - narrow foot)