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An update on interesting trail running shoes released since early 2022. Which performance models are worth checking out? Let's take a look.
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1. HOKA TECTON X
The Hoka Tecton X launched alongside the Hoka Speedgoat 5. It is a trail running shoe designed for speed and is Hoka's first trail running shoe with a carbon plate. The carbon plate in the Tecton X consists of two parallel plates placed on the left and right sides without being connected. The reason for placing the carbon plates this way is for flexibility, because when trail running, we often encounter uneven and rough terrain. Placing the carbon plates in parallel helps keep the sole flexible, provides stability when placing your foot, and still offers good responsiveness.
How is the feel of wearing the HOKA TECTON X like?
The sole still features the Meta Rocker design, which provides a curved sole that makes our leg turnover smoother and more efficient in each step. The sole is soft, but the foam still has some firmness, making the Tecton X a fun shoe to run in, with smooth leg turnover and good speed. When running on concrete or paved surfaces, it doesn't feel too harsh. The toebox is slightly narrow, typical of Hoka. The lacing holes are placed deep down to the forefoot. The advantage is that it helps make it more snug, but the disadvantage is that people with wide forefeet may feel squeezed at the front of the foot. However, we can move the laces to the upper holes to reduce the squeezing in the forefoot area. The sole is Vibram MegaGrip Litebase, which is thinner than the regular sole, making it lightweight. The tread is not very deep, but the grip is still quite good.
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2. ALTRA LONE PEAK 6
Next is the Altra Lone Peak 6, which is an agile trail running shoe. The sole is not too thick, but it is thick enough to provide fairly good impact support. The sole is made of EGO foam, which is soft and bouncy. Admin Chai was quite impressed with its responsiveness to speed and found it fun to run in. The sole is soft and bouncy, but it feels a little harsh when running on concrete or paved surfaces. The toebox is quite good. I like wearing Altra for trail running because the wide forefoot is friendly to the foot. When going downhill, the foot is not squeezed. Overall, I am quite impressed with the ALTRA LONE PEAK 6 even though it is not particularly innovative.
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3. LASPORTIVA AKASHA II
Next is the Lasportiva Akasha II. How is it different from the first model? Let me tell you... it is no different from the first model except for the number 2. The design and technology are exactly the same, with only the color being different. I am quite impressed with the fun feel of the foam sole of the Lasportiva Akasha II because it is a foam sole that is not too soft, but does not feel harsh at all. It is a shoe that provides support but also responds quite well to speed. It does not feel harsh when running on the road. The sole is FriXion Red, which has good grip, with sharp tread that bites into the ground. It does not slip on wet surfaces. The toebox is quite good and comfortably wraps around the foot. The upper fabric is thick and soft. Although the front of the shoe looks narrow, it does not squeeze the forefoot. The heel counter is quite stable and holds the heel well. Therefore, friends who are looking for a firm but slightly soft trail running shoe that responds well and is fun to run in can say that the Lasportiva Akasha II really meets the requirements.
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4. SAUCONY PEREGRINE 12
And the fourth model is the Saucony Peregrine 12. It is a trail running shoe from Saucony, which we may be more familiar with in terms of road shoes. We may not be as familiar with their trail shoes. The Peregrine 12 is designed for speed. Peregrine is named after the fastest bird. The character of the Peregrine 12 is a lightweight, agile trail shoe. The foam sole is not soft and is quite harsh, making it easy to achieve a good leg turnover when running. The toebox may be a bit narrow, making the forefoot feel squeezed, but it is not to the point of being uncomfortable. If the heel counter were rated out of 10, I would give it an 8. It does not lock the heel as well as it could, but it is not bad either. And the grip of the SAUCONY PEREGRINE 12 is quite good.
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5. TOPO TERAVENTURE 3
Let me add one more model. It is an offbeat shoe that, although it launched late last year, cannot be left out. It is a speed shoe, not a support shoe, but... it is comfortable and responds well. That is the Topo Terraventure 3. One of the features I really like is that for people with normal to fairly wide forefeet, the upper fit is very snug. The toebox is wide, but the midfoot is perfectly snug. The heel counter locks the heel very well, a perfect 10 out of 10. This shoe feels like an extension of the foot. It is suitable for racing and responds well to speed. The sole is not very thick. The foam sole is not soft, but it does not feel harsh at all. It responds across all speed ranges, whether running slowly or quickly. It is agile. The weight of the Terraventure 3 is not light, but it is not heavy either. The Vibram® Megagrip outsole is famous for its grip. The tread is not deep, and when wearing it, the tread does not feel harsh at all. The grip on dirt surfaces is quite good. The fit is good, and it locks the ankle firmly. The midsole is slightly soft but not harsh, and it responds quite well. Topo Terraventure 3 is therefore a trail shoe that Admin Chai is very impressed with after trying it.
That concludes our look at 5 interesting performance trail running shoes for 2022. Friends who are looking for performance trail running shoes can buy them without hesitation, and you will not be disappointed.
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