Once a historic Colorado mining town, Silverton (SVT) is now renowned for being home to the grueling Hardrock 100 ultra-distance trail race and for Avery Collins, for whom this shoe was designed. Silverton and Hardrock are to many the epitome of technical and fiercely competitive high-elevation trail racing, which is precisely what the Speedland GL:SVT was designed for. The lower s..
$298.95
Speedland's shoes are named to indicate their intended use while paying homage to the regions, trails, and athletes that inspired each shoe's design. The Speedland GS:TMT is a high-tech, high-cushion, ultra-distance shoe named after the Tiger Mountain Trail (TMT) in Washington State and designed in collaboration with ultra-runner Ben Gibbard*. Speedland's GS-series provides maximum..
$274.95
Marie Curie, Mary Shelley, Billie Jean King, what do all of these women share in common? They endured, kept going, and never stopped! Admittedly, one of them was a world-class physicist, a renowned novelist and essayist, and one was the world's best tennis player. Their great unifier is that the world doesn't appreciate enough how many elements, hills, and mountains women overcome...
$184.95
The original Kjerag came to market as a race-ready shoe with simplicity in mind and durability as its theme. NNormal's Kjerag 02 results from watching, listening, and implementing changes, but keeping what worked. What worked? The full coverage Vibram Megagrip outsole, for one. Windows to the midsole may look neat, but nobody wants to replace a shoe because the Dolomites or your ho..
$195.00
Just because running to faraway places excites you doesn't mean you have to slog the extra miles in a heavy high-stack shoe. Made to take you to the far and away in technical terrain, the women's Mount to Coast T1 is an admirable choice for long trail days, but won't weigh you down. Whilst enjoying those long days, you'll notice the supercritical midsole has the squish you'd expect..
$179.95
In an attempt to keep debris out of their trail shoes, runners have long accepted that a separate gaiter is the fix. Salomon, dipping into their infinite wisdom reserves, has finally combined ultra-distance footwear with an integrated gaiter, making the S/Lab Ultra Dust an ideal choice for your next desert stage race or the wilds of Washington's Bigfoot 200. Why fiddle with laces a..
$279.95
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
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
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
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
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
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
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..
$224.95
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, ..
$188.95
A shoe designed for hike & fly? Have the S/Lab scientists gone mad? Salomon's S/Lab Skyway excels on rocky and uncertain terrain while attempting to reach inspiring launch sites. Takeoffs and landings in mountainous areas can be hard on gear, so the designers added a generous toe cap and additional protection in high-wear areas. Salomon's All Terrain Contagrip inspires confiden..
$199.95
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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..
$169.95
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 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
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
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
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
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..
$159.95
The Altra Lone Peak 8 is appropriately named after one of the most rugged and beautiful mountains in the Wasatch. This trail-running and through-hiking staple is now one iteration older. It retains the zero drop platform Altra is known for, which allows for a more natural gait, but it has received some nice upgrades. Because buttery smooth singletrack is rare, Altra added a durable..
$139.95 $99.95
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 $148.00
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
The S/Lab Pulsar 2 SG shoe from Salomon isn't so much reimagined as much as it is, well, better. Yup, they miraculously improved upon an already impossibly lightweight, fast-paced shoe. The "Soft Ground" label doesn't limit these shoes to loamy single track or mud bogs, the 5mm deep lugs are built for technical terrain as well. The Mud Contagrip® outsole is made to give maximum gri..
$179.95 $119.95
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..
$88.95
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
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
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..
$204.95 From $128.95
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
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..
$168.95 $128.95
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
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
Tomir is Norwegian for training. Well, that's a guess. Kilian Jornet is Spanish for, "how the, what the, why the?" Kilian trains more than a little bit and in those epic adventures amongst the fjords and high peaks he finds himself with a set of NNormal's Tomir shoes on his feet. A more durable option for higher mileage, the Tomir is an exquisite example of a true mountain running ..
$165.00 $100.00
We don't know how to properly pronounce "Kjerag" either; we just know it stands for one of the world's fastest-feeling shoes. When super-human Kilian Jornet set out to create NNormal's Kjerag race shoe, we knew it would 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 obsession with trail ..
$195.00 $140.00
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 ..
$269.95 From $154.95
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 racking up miles in the mountains, cushioning is essential for keeping fatigue to a minimum. As the name suggests, the Dynafit Ultra 50 women's shoe provides cushion and comfort as the miles fly by. Borrowing great features from its longer distance cousin the Dynafit Ultra 100 women's shoe, the Dynafit Ultra 50 has lowered the stack height for an even more versatile shoe. The ..
$149.95 From $69.95
