2012 Trail Running Shoe Review 
Brooks Unveils Genesys Prototype For Personalized Shoes
Photo: Scott Draper/Competitor
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- 2012 Trail Running Shoe Review
- Altra Lone Peak, $110
- adidas adizero XT4, $100
- ASICS GT-2170 Trail, $110
- Brooks Pure Grit, $100
- Columbia Ravenous Lite, $80
- Hoka OneOne Stinson Evo, $170
- Merrell Lithe Glove, $125
- Montrail Bajada, $110
- New Balance Minimus Zero Trail, $110
- Puma Faas 250 Trail, $85
- Salomon XR Mission, $110
- Skechers GoTrail, $80
- Saucony Peregrine 2, $100
- NorthFace Singletrack Hayasa, $110
- La Sportiva Vertical K, $115
- Scarpa Spark, $115
- Tecnica Inferno X-Lite, $110
- TrekSta Edict, $135
Skechers GoTrail, $80
Weight — M: 7.8 oz.; W: 6 oz.
FIT: The lacing system and an external heel clip offer a locked-down security in the rearfoot and midfoot, while the stretchy upper offers a roomy forefoot fit without inhibiting toe movement.
FEEL: Like the GoRun road shoe Skechers debuted last year, the GoTrail is very light and extremely soft, has a minimal heel-toe drop (4mm) and allows the foot to move without inhibition. It has the agility to run up-tempo workouts and is cushioned enough for long slow distance runs on roads and hard-packed dirt trails.
RIDE: The ride is very soft and forgiving, and will appeal to efficient runners who appreciate a well-cushioned ride. At high-cadence up-tempo paces, this shoe floats over smooth trails, dirt roads and pavement, but it is a bit frail and unprotected for technical trails strewn with rocks, roots and other obstacles.
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