Trail running is becoming more popular throughout the world especially in the states with mountains, the Western United States and California. As of 2006, there were over 6.7 million regular trail runners in the United States, and over 40 million worldwide. The terrain for trail running is usually hills, mountains, deserts, and forests and you can usually find narrow passages.
When choosing a trail running shoe for men, it is important that the running shoe is right for trail running. A trail running shoe for men should be wide and have the foot close to the ground to increase the stability on very rugged terrain. The shoes have less cushioning than a normal running shoe. The midsole is normally made of a rubber or a plastic compound so you can protect your feet from puncture wounds from sharp objects as you are running. The lugs on a trail running shoe are usually deep with a multi-directional design for climbing steep slopes so you don’t slip. Here are some popular trail running shoes for men that are worth checking into.
Best Trail Running Shoe for Men: Brook Cascadia 4 Trail Running Shoe
Brooks Cascadia 4 is a trail running shoe that just won for the second year in a row, the “Editors Choice” Award from Runner’s World in its spring trail shoe review published in April of 2009. This men’s trail running offers some green features which include the world’s first-ever biodegradable midsole for running shoes and the laces are also made from 100% recyclable materials. Runner’s World has said that “The Cascadia offers dependable traction for technical trails, yet is cushy enough so that running short distances on roads won’t beat up your legs. The shoe is priced at $100.00 on the Brooks website. The website also offers a shoe advisor page so you can answer six questions so they can help match you up with the perfect shoe for you. http://www.brooksrunning.com/Help/Shoe+Advisor/. This trail running shoe is considered an overpronator. The shoe comes in a variety of sizes that are 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 14, and 15.
Best Trail Running Shoe for Men: ACISC GT-2140 Trail Running Shoe
This trail running shoe is perfect for runners for all kinds of terrain. This shoe also received an Award from Runner’s World. This trail running show has been a bestseller shoe and is recommended for runners with normal arches. This shoe is made for stability and comes in a wide variety of sizes including 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 14, and 15. The widths come in different sizes, which include B, D, E, EE, EEE. The weight of the shoe is 12 ounces. The cost of this shoe is $100 on the ACISC website.
Best Trail Running Shoe for Men: Adidas adiStar Revolt Trail Runing Shoe
This trail running shoe for men is made to take the worst on heavy terrain. The shoe adapts to the trail for improved handling and stability no matter how uneven the terrain is. There is a special NoSeam in the upper provides a sock-like fit without irritating seams. This trail running shoe provides a lot of support and comfort. It also has adiPRENE in the forefoot and under the heel that provides comfort. The sizes for the United States are 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, and 14. The shoe on the Adidas website cost $120.
Best Trail Running Shoe for Men: Nike Zoom Structure Triax+12 Trail Men’s Running Shoe
This Nike Trail Running shoe for men is ideal for the mild to moderate overpronator. It is great on a variety of terrain as well as all weather conditions. It has a water-repelled mesh upper with overlays for ventilation and support. The tongue provides protection from debris and moisture. The Nike Zoom Structure Triax+12 trail running men’s shoe has sticky rubber outside with a blend of waffle lugs, waffle blades, and ripples for traction in any type of weather. The shoe is also Nike+ ready which means you run listening to music, measure your pace, distance, time, elapsed and calories burned. You will also need to purchase a Nike+ SportBand or an iPod nano, or a Nike +ipod Sport Kit (which includes everything you need). The sizes for the Nike Zoom Structure Triax+12 trail running shoe is 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 14, and 15. This shoe cost $120 on the Nike website.
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