GS:PDX

Awesome shoes

I have a hard time finding decent shoes that fit my wide feet, these are pricy but very worth it, grip that never slips and they make even the steepest muddy hills seem tiny.

Amazing shoes hook up really good. And are really nice for an all around shoe with being able to take out the carbon fiber plate.

Best trail shoe so far

A friend of mine has been swearing by these shoes for years. I couldn't justify $300 to try them. So, he let me barrow a pair of his for a few runs. Then I bought my own. I wish there was an easier way to test such expensive shoes. They feel great on trail with lots of traction even in pine needles. I was running in Hoka Speedgoats. After my test run, in Speedlands, I found my Hokas to be a real drag and demotivating. I did have some piggy toe rub on a seam in the shoe. This was better on my second run when I cinched the forefoot Boa down more. This seems to have stopped the rubbing. FWIW, if you are wondering about sizes I wear a 9.5 in Hoka and 9.5 in Speedland.