I've been running exclusively on trails for nearly a year and a half, yet I just switched from road to trail running shoes a few weeks ago. Why so slow to catch on?
I think like many people, I wasn't sure there would be much of an advantage to running with trail shoes over regular running shoes. Also, I wasn't sure if the surfaces I run on - some single track but mostly fire trail - really warranted trail shoes. More importantly, I tried on several pairs of trail shoes but couldn't find a pair that felt good.
Everything changed when I saw the Asics Attack 6 shoes. You can't miss the hot pink and yellow color scheme, and once I tried them on, they were everything I was looking for in a new running shoe - cushioned, lightweight, and narrowly cut.
I was even more blown away when I took them out on the trail for the first time. I couldn't believe the traction they provided me. I stopped skidding on steep downhills and was able to be more aggressive overall in attacking single track.
My advice to anyone is to try trail running shoes if a significant portion of your running is done off road. It is possible to get trail shoes that are as comfortable as road shoes, and the thicker tread will change your running dramatically.
If you're ready to do some shoe shopping, here are some local stores to check out:
- Lafoot Plus: 2917 College Ave., Berkeley
- See Jane Run: 5817 College Avenue, Oakland
- Transports: 6014 College Ave, Oakland
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