Trail Running Shoes vs Road Running Shoes
November 14, 2016 / ASICS Australia
Trail running means taking your running off road. It means having to navigate across varied terrain and getting used to some different types of running – particularly when you’re going up or downhill.
Trail Shoes Vs. Running Shoes
Running off road with your normal running shoes doesn’t give you enough support. It also doesn’t protect your feet – and when you’re going over uneven terrain, that’s really crucial. What are trail running shoes? Depending on your trail running shoe, you can get:
- waterproof protection that keeps you dry and comfortable
- special midsoles that are harder in the mid- and forefoot and softer in the rearfoot
- tough outsoles keep your foot protected
- full contact outsoles give you great contact with the ground and help you run up and downhill
Best Trail Running Shoes For You
The shoe you get depends on where you’re going to be running and how fast you want to go. If you’re heading in to mountains, you’ll need a shoe to suit the rocky and steep terrain. But some trail runners prefer a hybrid of a road and trail shoe…
Check out a range of trail running shoes and apparel designed to make the most out of your workout: