2012 Trail Running Shoe Review 
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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
adidas adizero XT4, $100
Weight — M: 10.2 oz.; W: 9.0 oz.
Fit: The adiZero XT4 is roomy in the toebox and midfoot and snug in the heel. A soft, breathable mesh tongue and padding in the heel collar round out the secure fit, and it provides comfort in areas that can chafe during long runs on rugged terrain.
Feel: A lightweight low-profile model with an aggressive tread and a 6mm heel-toe drop, the adiZero XT4 is geared toward running and racing over rocky, rooty technical trails. It runs nimbly on very technical trails, but is flexible enough to run with a consistent gait on smooth trails and fire roads. (Runners beware: Aside from durable outsole rubber, it doesn’t offer much in the way of protection).
Ride: The soft foam midsole and the relatively soft rubber outsole create a resilient and somewhat bouncy ride giving a runner the sensation of gliding over trails. Uniquely designed directional outsole lugs and a slightly wider outsole provide exceptional balance and traction, particularly when pounding down rocky descents.
M: 10.2 oz.; W: 9.0 oz.
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