tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post7040979468233612816..comments2024-03-28T06:26:26.652-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: The RoadTrailRun Team's 2020 Trail Run Shoes of the YearSam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-61154660553400013952021-11-07T12:00:35.098-07:002021-11-07T12:00:35.098-07:00Thanks Robbie! Much appreciated by me and our grea...Thanks Robbie! Much appreciated by me and our great team. That is a great idea to 1,2,3 rank in categories. We could also then due a ranked choice score for each category.<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-59641512915450840172021-11-07T08:02:06.194-07:002021-11-07T08:02:06.194-07:00Looking forward to your Best 2021 Trail (and "...Looking forward to your Best 2021 Trail (and "Road") reviews. Any chance your reviewers could also rank their top three in each category in addition to their top picks done in the past? Gives us readers a bit better idea of the relative merits of the category's best as seen by each runner/reviewer. Thanks to Sam and the team for becoming the benchmark of reviews for all things running-gear related.Robbiwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-37318815293713099552020-12-23T11:40:10.249-07:002020-12-23T11:40:10.249-07:00My absolute favourites are Inov-8 G270 and Salomon...My absolute favourites are Inov-8 G270 and Salomon sense pro 4. I use them about 90% on my trails and in all conditions. And I bought tmnen after the first video reviews here on RTR one of the best website for trailshoe informations.<br /><br />On very technical trails and muddy conditions I take the Peregrine 10 which is a perfect allrounder but delivers not the same amount of running pleasure as the above mentioned shoes. I am waiting for the Nr. 11 review.Huberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12062882965308715616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-38202371938593219332020-12-23T00:29:03.585-07:002020-12-23T00:29:03.585-07:00@kez traynor: thank you for your kind words. Regar...@kez traynor: thank you for your kind words. Regarding the G270 some comments from someone who has a wide forefoot too and for the same reason passed on Inov-8 for a couple of years (i was not in the G270 test team but bought it privately at release date and run approx. 200km in the so far): for an Inov-8 shoe, it does have a relatively wide toebox. For further information regarding Inov-8 sizing and their internal fitting-scale (the G270 falls into their widest category), have a look at my review of the Inov-8 Mudclaw G260 V2 (https://www.roadtrailrun.com/2020/11/inov-8-mudclaw-g-260-v2-review-for.html).<br /><br />The width of the toexbox is comparable to the Salomon Sense Pro 4, while the upper of the Salomon is more flexible. As far as durability is concerned, I consider the G270 very durable. The upper is very robust and dense, compared to a Salomon, for example. In my upcoming best-of 2020 article you will see some current pictures of my pair of G270. They have almost no wear down - especially not in the forefoot, where Salomons often get material problems in the outside area of the forefoot. Best, Marcel Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258443257006691160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-16114085119486009662020-12-22T21:29:53.695-07:002020-12-22T21:29:53.695-07:00The Terraultra 270’s are well worthy of the hype. ...The Terraultra 270’s are well worthy of the hype. I hadn’t run in Inov-8 in three years after an underwhelming experience in the X-Talon 230’s but I knew I had to pick up the 270’s after reading RTR’s overwhelmingly positive review. Also, shout out for Xodus 10 which I’ve put 600 plus miles in over two pairs and counting. Both are great shoes but the 270 is truly something special. Looking forward to the 2021 trail crop - thanks for the thorough 2020 recap! Chad Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13417264293515151136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-36721072327201252692020-12-22T14:41:36.413-07:002020-12-22T14:41:36.413-07:00I ran the most in the Hoka Speedgoat EVO, but the ...I ran the most in the Hoka Speedgoat EVO, but the Brooks Catamount, which I picked up in October is my 2020 trail shoe of the year. The Catamount is light and fast while giving me enough cushion to protect my bones (I am 48, so bones hurt more). Runner up is the Saucony Peregrine 10. It was a lifesaver on a few runs I did at Frozen Head this year. I did have a 100 miles in the Nike Pegasus Trail 2 and while I loved the midsole, I have never tripped more in my life while running. After a face plant I have given up on them.<br /><br />Just curious any rumors of a new Speedgoat EVO? Either an update or new colorway would be nice.Chris Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03571918006269859795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-59129096844606937152020-12-22T13:04:25.454-07:002020-12-22T13:04:25.454-07:00What great round-up for 2020. Good to see some Top...What great round-up for 2020. Good to see some Topo athletic shoes making an appearance and surprised by the lack of La Sportiva or Altras. Any reason they didn't make the cut? Will be looking out for some Inov-8 terraultra G270 but am a little reluctant as always found Inov-8 a little narrow in the toe box. Cam or any of the experts enlighten me on this and how durable they are? Seem to shred the uppers on most of my shoes.kez traynorhttp://www.nomadicrunningcompany.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-42969581995624624612020-12-22T09:40:22.627-07:002020-12-22T09:40:22.627-07:00Hi Anonymous,
Thanks so much! Yes indeed many of t...Hi Anonymous,<br />Thanks so much! Yes indeed many of these marvels are pricey and I wish as Atreyu is starting to show that if you remove all the extraneous in materials and marketing prices can be lower. <br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-27953068670857455522020-12-22T09:09:47.959-07:002020-12-22T09:09:47.959-07:00as a fan of the site who more often than not write...as a fan of the site who more often than not writes in to bitch<br />about something (usually the price of review subjects) i cant tell you<br />how much i appreciate and use these types of articles. <br />thank you all very much, and please stay safe. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-12217913559904837132020-12-21T19:50:11.461-07:002020-12-21T19:50:11.461-07:00I just got a pair of the G270s last week and immed...I just got a pair of the G270s last week and immediately took them out for a 18 mile technical trail run. They really are something special on both flats/road and rocky trails. I am stoked to see that it is highly reccomended by the RTR crew as well! Camhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031149512915061772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-34212367086867769452020-12-21T13:44:12.365-07:002020-12-21T13:44:12.365-07:00Great article.
Having read all the reviews and th...Great article.<br /><br />Having read all the reviews and the mid 2020 Trail list, I was surprised that the Cascadia beat out the Xodus in Jeff V’s most versatile daily category. <br /><br />Also, I’m going to have to get the new Inov-8 now. Having run in the roclite 315, and several pairs of the trailroc 245 and 255, I stopped running on inov-8’s. So this new model I will have to try now.<br /><br />And hopefully the peregrine 11 review will be out soon. Need to decide whether the new model is worth it or grab a discounted pair of the 10’s as they are on sale now. <br /><br />Thanks for all the reviews. John Haakenoreply@blogger.com