The less you have to think about on race day, the better. When toeing the line with the Dynafit Alpine DNA 2, you'll only have the miles ahead to think about, which is quite a bit on its own. The shocking good looks will likely earn you a thumbs up or three, and even though you shouldn't wear these out to a fancy dinner, you'll look great if you do. The efficient double-speed lacin..
$189.95
We don't know how to properly pronounce "Kjerag" either, we just know it stands for one of the fastest-feeling shoes on the planet. When super-human Kilian Jornet set out to create NNormal's Kjerag race shoe, we knew it was going to be epic. Everything in this guy's life is about going fast, we can only assume he has racked up plenty of speeding tickets all over Europe. An obsessio..
$195.00
While Rossignol isn't the first ski company that has tried its hand at designing technical footwear, it may well be one of the few that has nailed it. The Rosignal Vezor Women's shoe is a short to mid-distance technical shoe packed to the gills with features. With an upper mesh, toe cap, and inner wrapping cage made from recycled materials, the Vezor's whole mindset is to add maxim..
$179.95
When a legendary footwear maker brainstorms with the inventor of industry-changing lacing technology, it’s perfectly acceptable to expect radical results. And radical is what we got with the La Sportiva Cyklon. It is a trail running race shoe that enables competitors to literally dial in a perfect fit using the integrated BOA system. But don’t worry about wonky lacing in certain sp..
$184.95 $114.95
Do it all and settle for none with the Altra Timp 5 BOA. The standard Timp 5 impressed us with its ability to handle anything thrown at it, and the BOA version is no different. The Vibram Megagrip outsole yields traction you can trust on all terrain - dry, wet, loose, or slabby. The EGO™ MAX midsole has enough cushion for extra-long mountain efforts while remaining responsive and k..
$174.95
In years past, shaving grams from a shoe, let alone a race shoe, meant sacrificing its overall durability, which everyone seemed okay with until they weren't. Addressing this issue is the norda 005, a racing shoe that is at race weight with race cushioning that'll get you through long training days and ultra-distance races intact. Yes, that's multiple long runs and races because no..
$325.00
With the Prodigio Pro, La Sportiva takes a good thing and makes it better. Compared to the original Prodigio, which has quickly become one of our favorite daily trail shoes, the Prodigio Pro comes with a lengthy list of upgrades to every part of the shoe. The supercritical X-Flow nitrogen-infused midsole has a new TPU core for increased energy return and response has been redesigne..
$194.95
Deep in their research labs, the wizards at Dynafit brooded over how to conjure up the best race-ready, ultra-distance slaying machine out of the capable Ultra 100, and the Dynafit Ultra DNA was born. Adding Litebase to Vibram's durable Megagrip outsole takes precious grams off the overall weight but sacrifices none of the sure grip. Dynafit's energetic Speed+ midsole, signature he..
$219.95
With the two previous iterations as evidence of its durability and versatility, the La Sportiva Bushido III keeps the great look of its predecessors and receives some excellent upgrades. This version will keep many features that have made this shoe wildly popular while making subtle but significant changes. The outsole has a new design with a wider platform for stability on rough a..
$144.95 $108.71
Enjoying time up high means something different to most athletes. For some, it's putting in a healthy amount of miles in mountainous terrain; for others, it's choosing the less traveled and more challenging routes to climb and fly back over. Salomon's S/Lab Skyway excels on rocky and uncertain terrains while attempting to reach a proper launch site. Takeoffs and landings in mountai..
$199.95
Need a pair of shoes that can keep up with the young mountain athlete in your family? La Sportiva has you covered with their Bushido II Jr. shoe. These passionate Italians tried to capture the best of the perennial powerhouse that is the Bushido II, in a smaller package. Sporting a cushioned midsole, durable and grippy outsole with lugs wrapping the midsole, and a mesh upper with a..
$84.95 $63.71
Category benders can be frustrating when you try to put them in a box, but they just don't fit. The Salomon S/Lab Alpinway will perform wonderfully whether the menu has rocks, roots, or ridgelines for lunch. Need to run a few miles before your objective? No problem! The Alpinway sports a dual-density foam in the rear that will cushion dozens of miles, while the firmer front provide..
$199.95
Ten years ago, it would have been hard to believe you could own a shoe that could talk the talk and walk the walk. norda had big shoes to fill (depending on the size) after the incredible reception of the 001; now they've doubled down for a faster take with the 002. What came out of the oven is a lighter, lower-stack shoe with a generously padded heel collar that excels at faster t..
$295.00
When you finish your next run high in the mountains and have a chance to sit and contemplate how much your feet hurt, it may be time for a shoe that cares a little more for your feet. The lightweight Alpine Pro 2 from Dynafit is as protective as good-looking. The Speed Lite midsole offers maximum cushioning and is paired with Dynafit's Rockshield, keeping your feet fresh mile after..
$189.95
Trekkers, through-hikers, 100-mile racers, and everyday runners rejoice! The do-it-all, and do-it-all well, women's Lone Peak 9 from Altra, has seen the first significant update in a few iterations. The MaxTrac outsole and Ego midsole were tweaked to get more mileage on the rubber and comfort from the foam. The upper with Altra's Original Footshape will have the same fit, but the a..
$139.95
For mountain adventurers, having one shoe that can hike, run, scramble, and climb helps tremendously to simplify gear choices. The Wildfire NXT is Salewa's new speed approach shoe, designed for use in technical mountain environments where steep trails and rock scrambling are the norm. A comfy 10mm drop supports your calves on challenging ascents, and sticky Vibram Megagrip rubber w..
$169.95
Do you find yourself asking for too much out of one shoe? "I want a burly, rock-scrambling, do-it-all, lightweight shoe with rocket boosters.” Well, the La Sportiva Mutant delivers on all of those things (minus the rocket boosters). The Mutant has been a staple in the mountain running community ever since it was first released in 2015. It's been put through the paces and always see..
$164.95 From $123.71
NNormal's Kjerag has been a great race shoe and quiver of one for many; however, when conditions become adverse, better options exist. The NNormal Kjerag Brut ticks boxes that the regular version cannot. Vibram's Megagrip w/ Litebase still graces the underside but with 6.5mm lugs to tackle mud, snow, and possibly the San Juans better. A hydrophobic neoprene tongue helps keep moistu..
$210.00
Everybody's quiver of shoes should have a pair that excels at nothing but is good at everything—the day-in, day-out trail shoe. Oddly enough, Dynafit's Trail Shoe is the everyday training shoe that will take you from your front door to the trails or as far from the trailhead as your legs will take you. The Trail is a versatile tool that won't skip a beat when trails roughen or thin..
$149.95
We strive for balance in many aspects of life. However, it is easy to stray from one end of the spectrum, whether it be our work, family, or financial decisions. How does this all tie into the Terrex Agravic 3 women's shoe, you ask? Well, sit down, relax, and let me tell you. With an 8mm drop, heel to mid-foot strikers will find this an excellent middle ground, while the upper of t..
$129.95
Built in collaboration with female athletes, the La Sportiva Levante was designed by women for women. From the mesh toe box and the knit collar to the anatomical curve of the heel, the engineers and athletes have taken a very detailed approach to the construction, which shows. This is a high-cushion shoe for ultra-distance running, and it excels in technical terrain. The XF 2.0 rub..
$154.95 $116.21
Should you be on the lookout for a responsive shoe with excellent traction for long miles in rough terrain and max vert, then hone in on the HOKA Mafate Speed 4. HOKA has incorporated a grippy outsole and aggressive lugs with a low profile and reactive midsole, and the durable jacquard mesh upper hugs the foot like a flour tortilla to burrito filling. Put these together, and you ha..
$184.95
We're all in a constant struggle to find the perfect footwear to balance x,y, and z, which is why we're singing the praises of La Sportiva's Jackal II BOA shoe! This shoe is featured-filled and may truly be the only shoe you'll need - seriously. Built for distance, there is plenty of cushion without having a crazy high stack height. To increase stability the midsole is armed with I..
$184.95 From $128.95
When Kilian Jornet announced his new brand, NNormal (No Normal), there was much anticipation to see if one of the fastest people in the world could deliver on his promise of lightweight and long-lasting shoes. Despite these very ambitious goals, the Kjerag and original Tomir have exceeded every expectation and challenged what a "normal" trail shoe can be capable of. Even with the o..
$180.00
The movie "Shrek" premiered in 2001 as a fun satire littered with pop culture references, filtered through the lens of a standoffish ogre. "Shrek II" retained the same core cast while improving the animation and plot sophistication on the way to becoming the highest-grossing animated film of the 2000s. Similarly, the second-generation Ultra 100 is still a shoe for the cushion-consc..
$179.95 From $129.95
As the outright winner of the Moab 240 ultra, the first person to win the three big 100-mile races in a single season, eater of junk food, Courtney Dauwalter deserves some recognition. The Salomon S/Lab Genesis Limited Edition Courtney is an excellent place to start. For this special edition, Salomon dressed up this winning shoe to stand out and have more personality, like Courtney..
$219.95
If you prefer to calculate your outings in scrambles, ridgelines, crushing vert, and number of scree fields crossed instead of mileage and time, Salomon decided to make the S/Lab Genesis shoe just for you. Built for the toughest days in the craziest terrain, the Genesis is built around the concept of high durability and high protection from the elements you, for some reason, decide..
$199.95
What can a shoe manufacturer do to set themselves apart from the growing number of choices on the market? Producing a trail running shoe that will stand up to the abuse nature continually dishes up was norda's answer with their 001 trail shoe. Details in, on, and around the 001 abound, such as adding Dyneema to the laces which last a lifetime and placing a generous lace guard over ..
$285.00
When I say endurance, you say racer! Endurance - racer - wait, what? That's right, SCARPA has now brought all the running features together in one shoe; you can indeed have a speedy shoe that's comfortable and has enough protection to train in, too. The Spin Ultra 2 has an updated and more aggressive tread, deeper lugs, 3D-printed reinforcements, Super Critical TPEE foam, and new, ..
$178.95
The Ultra Glide has long been a staple in Salomon's trail-running lineup. Now, the design has evolved to become the S/Lab Ultra Glide, which takes center stage in Salomon's distance shoes. A newly engineered outsole with features akin to "divots" diffuses pressure and is paired with a dual-density midsole, providing greater stability and comfort. The stack height is a generous 41mm..
$249.95
Running the ultra distance on trails that are uneven or technical in nature calls for a delicate balance of cushion/protection, trail feel, and comfort. The HOKA Speedgoat 6 Women's handles that balancing act very well, but one should expect nothing less from a shoe named after one of the toughest 50k races in the nation. Improving on the previous model, iteration 6 has a softer co..
$154.95
SCARPA is pushing the needle when it comes to sustainable and high-performing shoes starting with their Spin Planet shoe. The upper is made from 100% recycled materials and features their Exo construction that beautifully wraps the midfoot with its internal support matrix design. So you can see more of the environment you are doing your part to protect, the high cushion EVA midsole..
$158.95 $118.95
Do your high-mileage runs contain more than three hills, consistently dodge rocks, and enjoy single-track trails? Dynafit's Ultra Pro 2 is a long-distance shoe; they probably made it especially for you. Made to minimize weight but maximize cush, they'll keep your feet fresh for that extra long push. The new Speed Lite midsole reduces impacts on heels but still provides great, even ..
$189.95
If your upcoming race has more miles than four days have hours, a shoe that balances comfort, grip, and protection is a welcome companion. When max cushion is required, but a stable platform is needed, the HOKA Stinson 7 - Women will provide comfort and stability for as many miles as your legs will take you. A shoe with a high stack can be unwieldy on uneven trails; thankfully, the..
$169.95 $135.96
WP stands for waterproof, LC stands for low cut, and Tomir stands for an excellent shoe from an even more excellent brand. NNormal knows that not every trail is dry, smooth, and dream-like. Rain is a thing, rocks are a thing, and uneven terrain is definitely a thing in the trail-running world. Stay dry, debris-free, and well-centered in the Tomir WP-LC. Built on the platform of the..
$175.00 $115.00
Some runners are rugged, ambitious, unbothered by lousy weather, and want to be able to do it all. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for shoes to hold up to those ambitions. The S/Lab Genesis Spine proves Salomon heard you and weatherized an already impressive shoe for your winter exploits. The inner shoe remains unchanged, but adding a water-repellent gaiter makes the Salomon Spi..
$249.95
Tomir WP - MC is not the name of an up-and-coming hip-hop artist; it's the name of one cool shoe from NNormal. Built on the platform of NNormal's Tomir shoe, this mid-height runner is a taller but not better-looking version of the Tomir WP - LC. If your day looks like mud with a chance of scree, this shoe will knock on your closet door to accompany you. It can only be assumed that ..
$185.00 $125.00
USPS employees aren’t the only ones who can’t be stopped by inclement weather. For the absolute nut job runners out there, La Sportiva’s Cyklon Cross GTX shoe was made just for you. Don’t let snow slow you down or end your season, these highly weather resistant pieces of footwear combine a GORE-TEX membrane with a water repellent, two-way stretch gaiter to deflect snow, mud, water ..
$244.95 From $154.95
Do you even trail run in winter?! Well now you can so no more excuses, the La Sportiva Blizzard GTX can handle tough conditions when you find yourself running in a winter wonderland. Like its name suggests, the Blizzard GTX shines its brightest in inclement weather. From ice to slush, fluffy cover to frozen chunder, this running shoe means business. The outsole utilizes La Sportiva..
$244.95 $174.95
This isn’t the shoe for going slow or merrily plodding along. No, the Dynafit Sky DNA shoe is made for going fast, racking up vert, and sprinting to the finish line! Designed with sky racing and other speedy events in mind, the Sky DNA is correspondingly lightweight and precise. The open mesh breathable uppers hold the midfoot for a snug fit while giving the toe box a little more r..
$179.95 $89.95
When crafting the ideal Skyrunning shoe, the folks at SCOTT made a tick list of mandatory attributes that would allow it to excel in the most challenging of alpine conditions. After checking all the boxes and then some, out came the Supertrac RC 2. Unparalleled grip on various surfaces? Check. Sophisticated uppers for performance and comfort? Yep. Plenty of cushion while maintainin..
$169.95 From $79.95
Dynafit’s DNA line of products is for the fast folks who have racing in every fiber of their being. So it comes as no surprise that the Alpine DNA women's shoe is ultra-lightweight and made to move quickly through technical, challenging mountain terrain. Thankfully though, you don’t have to be wearing a race day number to enjoy their blazing fast capabilities. Vibram lugs on the ou..
$169.95 $69.95
Designed to fulfill the needs of fast-moving trail runners everywhere, the Golden Gate Kima RT shoe from SCARPA will have you feeling light on your feet as you speed through the mountain alpine. Their Foot Active Control system combines a 1mm thick carbon plate sandwiched between differing density EVAs in the midsole. This gathering of materials gives high protection as well as all..
$218.95 $148.95
The Dynafit Alpine women's shoe is so versatile we thought about just stocking this one shoe at SkyRun. Ultimately, we decided that wouldn’t make for a good business plan, but the sentiment still stands. Equally at home on a multitude of trail types and conditions, the Alpine is a safe bet when you’re exploring new spots and aren’t sure what to expect. Even if you do know what to e..
$159.95 From $79.95
You just signed up for your first ultra, didn't you? Once you're over the thought of, "oh no, what have I done?" it's time to start thinking about gear. First up - shoes! The Salomon Pulsar Trail 2 Pro shoe is a great place to begin. The highly cushioned midsole is made of EVA and Olefin [OBC], neither of which material we know down to the molecular level, but it definitely keeps u..
$159.95 $99.95
Floats like a running shoe, grips like a hiking boot--Mammut seems to have taken inspiration from Muhammed Ali in their design of the Mammut Sertig II Low shoe. Designed for performance trekking, running, and everything in between, this shoe combines a breathable Air-Mesh upper with a cushy midsole and medium lugs to keep you comfortable on the trail. A high stack height stabilizes..
$134.95 $74.95
Bushido is the name of a moral code of conduct for Japanese Samurais. We’re not sure what that has to do with La Sportiva’s Bushido II shoe, unless, of course, the Samurais were trail runners that appreciated responsive, durable and protective shoes. If that’s the case, they’re not alone. They’ve been immensely popular with the skyrunning crowd for those exact reasons. Somehow thou..
$154.95 $99.95
When Eliud Kipchoge broke the two-hour barrier in the marathon, he was aided by a v-formation of pacesetters, sublime weather, and one hell of a fancy shoe that was so effective they were nearly banned from international competition. Not to be outdone, Salomon developed the S/Lab Pulsar SG as a performance-enhancing trail race shoe with their own superathlete, Kilian Jornet, and th..
$179.95 $99.95
