Mizuno Cabrakan 3–$130
- By Mario Fraioli
- Published Sep. 1, 2011
12.1 oz
Fit / Wide-footed runners will love this shoe for its roomy fit through the midfoot and toe box. “I couldn’t get the shoe tight enough,” remarked one tester. A secure heel makes it suitable for the average foot, but narrow-footed trailbirds should look elsewhere.
Feel / Packing a ton of stability, this shoe “feels like a bullet-proof vest” on your foot, according to one tester. It offers a lot of protection through supportive overlays, and its beefy midsole ensures that off-road obstacles won’t wreak havoc on your feet.
Ride / With its stiff midsole and rugged outsole, the Cabrakan is made to tackle the toughest terrain nature throws your way. It’s a trail shoe in the truest sense of the word, and definitely rides like one, too. If you’re a heavier runner looking for a little more control over uneven ground, the Cabrakan is worth taking for a ride.
Mario Fraioli
Mario Fraioli is the senior producer at Competitor.com. He was a cross country All-American at Stonehill College, has run 2:28 in the marathon, and coaches the Prado Women's Racing Team in San Diego.