While I was in Chamonix, I tested out a pair of the new XR Mission trail running shoes from Salomon. Intended for short to mid distance running, the shoes are designed to work equally well on both pavement and trail. With a 10mm drop from heel to forefoot, these trail shoes balance cushioning on harder surfaces with a more natural feel over uneven terrain.
Winter came late to Northern California, filling the past couple of weeks with endless days of stormy weather. Great news for the mountains, which finally now have snow, but tough on those of us stuck at sea level ready for some spring outdoor sports.
Salomon's new X-Over trail shoe is built for fast and light hiking. During my recent trip to Garmisch in the Bavarian Alps, I was loaned a pair of these trail shoes to test out in this vast outdoor playground, hiking, scrambling or trail running almost every day.
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Though a relative newcomer to the outdoor footwear scene, Oboz is quickly racking up accolades for their high-quality hiking boots and environmentally friendly ways. Oboz recently took that footwear expertise a step further and expanded into trail running shoes. I was sent a pair of the new for Spring '11 women's Flash to test out.
