I have a pet peeve when it comes to trail running shoes. When you buy a road running shoe it is easy to match up your arch height, cushioning needs, pronation level, etc. with a cushioned, control, support or racing shoe. Many running stores have their road shoes sorted in this way and many shoe companies list these features in regards to their various shoes.
So why don't we have these options for trail shoes? Road shoes are listed by their types and trail shoes are just trail shoes. What's the deal? What if I pronate - which trail shoe is good for me? What it I have high or low arches? Etc. Etc...
This concludes my pet peeve Thursday...
Jessica
2 posts in one day? are you high? or just studying for finals. :p
Posted by: miki Higuchi | 24 May 2007 at 12:00 PM
Hey there, I just came across your site while looking for trail runs in cali and wanted to give you kudos for the organization of the site. Lots of info and very easy to read, unlike many I've come across. And it looks like we run and mtb the same areas - small world! Anyways, continue the great work and good luck in your future races; the Tahoe one looks fun!
Nathalie
Posted by: Nathalie | 24 May 2007 at 12:06 PM
Asics have motion control systems. When I went to Fleet Feet, Scott recommended the right running shoe and trail shoe for my flat foot.
Hope this helps
Posted by: Pete Vara | 24 May 2007 at 01:18 PM
Nathalie - Thanks for stopping by! If you run trails in Orange County you should think about joining our trail group :)
Pete - yes you can get some help at shoe stores. BUT Scott like so many other places just carry a very limited amount of trail shoes. Makes it hard to compare them when the selection is limited...
Posted by: socaltrailrunning | 24 May 2007 at 03:00 PM
I agree!!! We should get a wide variety of shoes to choose from. And specific to our needs. =) I loved your pet peeve and thanks for sharing.
Have a great day!
Posted by: Kim French | 24 May 2007 at 04:17 PM
yeah, it's like you have to do your own research beforehand - go to each company's website or read up on a recent 'gear' issue in order to know what's what.
Posted by: angie's pink fuzzy | 25 May 2007 at 02:46 PM
I completely agree. I think my foot problems started when I started using trail shoes on the trails rather than my tried and true stability road shoes.
Posted by: Darrell | 28 May 2007 at 10:00 PM
Well... I pronate in my left and have a high arch in my right....so imagine the issues i have when it comes to finding a good pair of runners!
Posted by: Paul | 26 July 2009 at 07:40 PM