While running in the park the barefoot thing might work just fine, but when running on a rough and rugged trail not only might shoes be a good ideal but only the right shoes will do the job. This is where the Under Armour FTHR Sheild TRC Strom Trail Running Shoes come in. These look like something from a future battlefield, and offer off-road micro-lugs to provide stability, aCompFit ankle construction for support and a lock-down fit and MicroG cushioning that can handle rough terrain. There is also P2i technology in the upper that can repel water while still allowing the feet and ankles to breathe.
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There is an old saying that when out on the trails you should take on pictures and leave only footprints, and while you can’t really reduce the size of your footprint the New Balance Minimus Trail might be about as small a footprint as a running trail can shoe can get. It follows the barefoot running trend with a minimal shoe that features just a 4mm drop from heel to toe, while elastic across the forefoot helps keep its securely snug on the foot. While it doesn’t come with a rock plate it does still offer some padding with the minimal sole, and the webbing/matrix mesh cover can still stand up to cool and wet conditions. It is about as “Minimus” as it gets on the trails.
Mountain bike shoes are good for mountain biking and not so good for hiking, while hiking or trail shoes don’t always work so well on the bike. What’s a multi-sport athlete to do? The answer is to consider the Pearl Izumi X-Alp series.