- Jun 23, 2001
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After Brooks changed my PureGrit shoe into the PureGrit 2, I've been struggling to find a decent trail shoe. First, I tried the Merrell Mixmasters, but there's simply not enough sole on them. For shorter runs, they're fine, but anything with double digits and my feet and knees experience considerable pain. Toe box is nice and wide though. Then I tried the Saucony Peregrines, I'm loathing these shoes with a passion. The tongues slide out, they collect rocks like a magnet, and they actually tilt inward. That is, when they shoes are sitting on the level floor, they slant/tilt inward. This causes me to roll my ankles constantly, and its really clobbering my already gimpy left knee. For the time being, I've gone back to the Merrells since the heat keeps me in shorter distances anyway.
The Hokas seem to get a lot of positive feedback from pretty much everyone I know wearing them, but they are pricey shoes. 170+ usually. I attempted to try some on this weekend, but they were out of my sizes due to a model refresh coming in next week.
The Hokas seem to get a lot of positive feedback from pretty much everyone I know wearing them, but they are pricey shoes. 170+ usually. I attempted to try some on this weekend, but they were out of my sizes due to a model refresh coming in next week.
