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- Merrell Ascend Glove
- New Balance Minimus 1010v2 Trail, $110
- Nike Free Hyperfeel Trail, $150
- Inov-8 X-Talon 212, $120
- Hoka One One Rapa Nui Trail (men’s)
- ASICS GT2000 Trail, $120
- Brooks Adrenaline ASR 10, $125
- Newton Boco AT, $129
- Nike Zoom Terra Wildhorse, $110
- Patagonia Fore Runner Evo, $120
- Skechers All-Weather GObionic Trail, $85
- ON Cloudrunner, $150
- The North Face Single-Track Hayasa II, $110
- Salomon Fellraiser, $110
- Mizuno Wave Ascend 8, $110
- Saucony Xodus 4.0, $110
- ECCO BIOM Ultra, $160
- Reebok Outdoor Wild, $85
Reebok Outdoor Wild, $85
Category: Rugged Mountain Runners
Weights: 8.4 oz. (men’s), 9.1 oz. (women’s)
Heights: 12mm (heel), 8mm (forefoot)
Fit: The Outdoor Wild has a medium fit from heel to toe, but the midfoot can cinch down for those seeking a tighter hold.
Feel: Testers found these to be cushioned and comfortable, with some support, and appreciated being able to get a sturdier with moderate stability.
Ride: Says one tester, “this is the monster truck of trail running shoes!” A rugged outsole allowed testers to tackle a full spectrum of trail conditions with confidence and gusto. But the increased underfoot security meant less agility with fleet footed runners finding the ride somewhat clunky, especially on technical trails.