Sneakers for trail running

Run with Salomon!

Today on the EscapeShoes blog, we’ll talk about a trend that has quickly grown in the sports world. We’re more specifically talking about trail running! Do you know what it is? It consists on runs across mountain trails, in which are, as you could expect, many ups and downs, as well as the common obstacles that you can find in the mountain.

Due to the rough terrains that are usually found in trail running, most of the people that do this type of race are more experience athletes, but that doesn’t mean that a more amateur runner can’t do it as well, but of course it’s best to start by running slow and easy in order to get used to this type of terrain.

If you’re thinking about doing trail running, it’s recommendable that you first have the right gear. Choose light and breathable clothes, taking into account that there might be sudden weather changes. And having the right sneakers is fundamental! They have to be comfortable, with good cushioning and stability. When you’re looking for your trail running shoes, pay attention to the following features:

•          The Sole

The ideal’s to have a sole with very bulgy lugs, since the rougher and rocky the terrain is, the more the sole will have to be non-slipping and firm, in order to have the best stability and traction in your steps.

•          Protected toes

When you’re running in the mountain, it’s very likely that you find many rocks along the way, so it’s important to verify if the shoes you’re choosing have the toecap reinforced with fabric or rubber, so that your toes suffer the minimum impact, in addition of increasing the shoes’ durability.

•          Waterproof

This factor will depend on the location where you’re planning to do trail running. If it’s a place abundant of puddles and mud, a pair of waterproof shoes is the best there is! Verify if the shoes have waterproof membranes, for example Gore-Tex, so that you can always have your feet dry.

•          Comfort

This is without a doubt the most important condition of all, because if you don’t feel comfortable with the shoes you’ve chosen, trail running will only become an exhausting and unpleasant activity. Therefore, make sure that your foot has enough room inside the shoes. Many runners even prefer to choose a slightly bigger size, in order to have the needed room for their feet. In this case, half sizes are really handy! And since many times they wear socks with the sneakers, the extra width doesn’t make much of a difference.

Do you know what one of the favourite brands is for participants of trail running? Salomon, of course! It’s hard to mention this sport and many others without referring to this French brand. It’s known for its shoes that always guarantee the best performance on any terrain, climate or activity, either it’s the most exhaustive race or the most tiring day at the office. However, do they fulfil every requirement that we mentioned before? Let’s see!

• Sole with bulgy lugs
• Reinforced with rubber to protect the toes
• Waterproof, thanks to the Gore-Tex technology
• They’ve a comfortable and wide shape

It seems like every condition is always well met if you’re buying a pair of Salomon sneakers! And the best of all is that there’s a huge variety of colours among its shoes, so you can choose the sneakers in your favourite colour and that matches best with your style.

Are you thinking about starting to do trail running? Do you already have the right sneakers? If not yet, now you know in which brand you can bet, Salomon. And where can you find Salomon shoes? Here, at EscapeShoes, where we’ve many sneakers in varied colours, which surely will help you run on the right foot!