40 • Footwear Insight ~ July/August 2018 footwearinsight.com
"The most
important trend
impacting trail
running foot
-
wear right now
is the idea of
maximizing pro-
tection for the
trail environment
but delivering
modernized con
-
struction and
materials. The
innovations from
road running are
working their
way into the trail
experience as
the large major
-
ity of consumers
are realizing
they can get out
on the trail but
don't need the
overt features
that once defined
the category.
The modern
explorer seeks
products that
deliver an under
-
foot experience
and material
story that align
to their aesthetic
demands that
suits their active
lifestyle."
Shane Downey,
senior product
director–footwear,
The North Face
1. Garmont 9.81 N Air G GTX Surround,
MSRP $190. 2. Scarpa Spin Ultra,
MSRP $150. 3. Vasque Velocity All-
Terrain, MSRP $119.99. 4. Altra Lone
Peak Low RSM, MSRP $150. 5. Brooks
Caldera 3, MSRP $140. 6. Altra Lone
Peak Low RSM, MSRP $150. 7. La
Sportiva Kaptiva, MSRP $139. A light-
weight trail runner with ample cushion.
8. Oboz Cirque Low Waterproof, MSRP
$145. For hard-charging, peak bag-
ging men and women that want agility
and support. 9. DynaFit Feline Up Pro.
For aggressive "mountain sprinters."
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