Ryley P

The second I put on this shoe I knew it was going to be a good one. With over 70 miles on the shoe on a variety of trail types and plenty of vert, this shoe has excelled in every way. At a similar price point to most daily-driver shoes, I think this one is superior in almost every way. The energy return from La Sportiva's new outsole material, the weight-to-cushion ratio is impressive and the grip from their white rubber is some of the best I've used. This shoe is great on short and fast efforts just as it ...

This band is the answer to any trail runner's wants and desires! You can pack a lot of items from multiple soft flasks, to nutrition, and even poles. I've brought this along on 20k long runs and 50k races and have never wanted anything more from it.

The Mont Blanc Carbon is a step into the world of super shoes by Altra and I think their first attempt is a good one. The fit is pretty typical for Altra with a medium volume midfoot and generously sized toe box. One thing that was a little strange feeling at first was the relatively small heel cup compared to just about any other running shoe I've worn. At first, it felt like my heel would come out of the shoe on climbs but it has proven to hold just like you would hope. With what I would call mid-sized ...