Trail Running

First Impressions

Low, sleek and lots ‘o tread. What’s not to like about the Merrell All Out Terra? Watch the company’s promotional video and you’ll think that these bad boys …
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Throughout the late winter and early spring, GearGuide put a set of trail runners to the test. In the wet and muck, through pooling water, on dirt, gravel and granite, …
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First Impressions

The second generation ASICS FujiTrainer 2 with its bold red and neon yellow accent is eye catching and inviting. Still, I would have preferred something less ostentatious. For …
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First Impressions

LOWA got its start back in the 1920s and builds a range of footwear for the outdoors including one of the most comprehensive collections of Gore-Tex waterproof products …
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First Impressions

Out of the box, the Leadville 1210 has a conservative but high tech look. The synthetic mesh uppers and overlays give an old school looking shoe a modern …
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Trail running has picked up some legitimate steam in the past few years. Many top-flight shoe companies have entered this cross-over segment. For this test, we stayed with some of the specialist shoe makers – La Sportiva, Montrail and Salomon – that helped pioneer the category.
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