thinking of investing in a pair . but what are the benefits if any over a pair of road shoes ?
thinking of investing in a pair . but what are the benefits if any over a pair of road shoes ?
I would think the main advantage would be grip.
I've got a pair of Adidas Kanadia - dead cheap I think they were about £30, and I much prefer them to road shoes (not that I ever wear those these days!) The foot is closer to the ground in them so less likely to twist an ankle. plus once I'd worn the sole down a bit they've got good grip on pretty much any surface.
Having said that, I only wear them as an alternative to my VFF's.
Run like hell and get the agony over with - Clarence DeMar
Ive got kanadias as well - Mine has just died after a long time of punishment.
Ive got a new pair on order from sweatshop when they decide to get some in stock.
I run in Roclite 315 trail shoes most of the time. The grip they have on mud & steep downhill grass isn't far off that of my fell shoes. If we're talking about competition, they enable me to overtake most people downhill on steep or muddy ground unless they've got a similar good trail or fell sole. Road shoes aren't up to offroad unless the going is easy & dry.
Andy Robinson
Runfurther committee member
Helsby Running Club
Better grip and more durable. Invaluable for longer runs in the hills, in my opinion.
Geoff Clarke
I have a pair of Roclite 315s and find them to be a great all-round trail shoe
A trail shoe would, in general, be more minimal than a road shoe. Less midsole cushioning (although more than an outright fell shoe) and probably less lateral stabilisation.
If you were used to high mileage road shoes they would be very different.
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