- Terrain
- trail
- Use
- trail
- Also good for
- Mud, tempo workouts
- Weight
- 268g
- Drop
- 6mm
- Stack
- 31.5/25.5mm
- Lug
- 4.5mm
- Plate
- carbon
- Midsole
- supercritical foam
- Outsole
- Vibram Megagrip with LITEBASE technology
- Upper
- engineered woven upper
- Widths
- standard
The Sylan 2 positions itself as a propulsive trail speed shoe, pairing supercritical foam with a carbon-fibre plate and aggressive stepped Vibram Megagrip lugs. Manufacturer materials emphasize energy return, forward roll, and confident traction on dirt and mud, but no independent testing is available to verify ride, durability, or fit claims, so buyers should treat performance expectations cautiously.
Marketing describes a rockered midsole with supercritical foam and a carbon plate delivering propulsive toe-off and added stability on uneven ground, but firmness and real-world ride remain unverified.
An engineered woven upper with an integrated flat-knit tongue is said to improve foot containment and airflow, while a flat-knit collar deflects debris; no independent fit or sizing feedback is available.
Trail runners wanting a lightweight, plated shoe for fast efforts and racing on singletrack, dirt, and mud.
You need waterproofing, want maximum cushioning for slow ultras, or require verified stability and durability before buying at a premium price.