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Good trail shoes that don't cost a bunch

Oldmanrunner
Joined: 05 Sep 2022
Posts: 1
Colorado, United States
Posted: Mon 05 Sep 2022 06:50 pm GMT   topTop
Hello all, brand new to the forum. I really wanna start trail Running this fall. I'm a long time runner and competitive powerlifter. Getting to the point where I don't really enjoy powerlifting anymore, and wanna try something new. I've always been a runner, and now I wanna expand on that. I currently run in Merrell Vapor Glove, and I'm looking for some advice on some good trail shoes that don't cost a bunch. Look forward to hearing from you all! Thanks!
brushscrubber
Joined: 27 Oct 2022
Posts: 4
Pennsylvania, United States
Posted: Fri 28 Oct 2022 11:30 pm GMT   topTop
Not sure, but I've dabbled in both powerlifting and running as well.
Run4Life
Joined: 19 Jul 2024
Posts: 1
California, United States
Posted: Fri 19 Jul 2024 04:57 pm GMT   topTop
What do you consider too expensive? I prefer Altra. Several of our HS athletes like Hoka. Salomon seems popular as well.
backcountryrunner
Joined: 25 Aug 2006
Posts: 199
Utah, United States
Posted: Fri 19 Jul 2024 05:20 pm GMT   topTop
I like Hoka and Altra but really, I wish those two brands could get married and have kids, because I think Hoka cushioning is superior -- it lasts a LOT longer and feels better -- and I like Hoka's tread and gripping ability -- but I love the fit of Altras. Altra's foot shape is the most sensible way to design a shoe, if you can get used to zero drop along with it. Hokas tend to be too narrow.