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Question:
This may be a silly question, but
I am wondering if trail running shoes
would help me run better in ice and
mud, as the snow starts its big melt
on the running paths. Are they built
for that, or are they made primarily
for rugged, off-road conditions? Also,
how is the cushioning?
Answer:
A good pair of off road shoes will
help you to run more relaxed and confident
on a variety of terrains. I have ran
in trail running shoes (or studs as
we call them) in every condition known,
from the fells in the English Lake
District to muddy fields near my house.
I have found them very effective in
snow and slushy conditions as well
as the mud and rocks. In my experience
I have found the pyramid shaped stud
the better for
gripping qualities.
As for cushioning some are a bit basic
in that department, one make I have
used for many years for overall off
road training are the New Balance
Trailblazer, good cushioning without
being unstable. These are nicely cushioned
even on road surfaces.
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