Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- trail
- Use
- trail
- Races
- Ultra, 50K+
- Also good for
- Ultra distance
- Cushion
- high
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 289g
- Drop
- 5mm
- Stack
- not published
- Lug
- 4mm
- Plate
- carbon
- Midsole
- Dual-layer PEBA
- Outsole
- Vibram Megagrip with Litebase
- Upper
- Matryx textile
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
MountainSmooth trailTechnical trailLightweightMax cushionUltra distanceRace dayCarbon plate
Our read
Ride
A tall, propulsive PEBA platform with dual winged carbon plates that feels lively and cushioned rather than harsh. The 5 mm drop and balanced firmness keep it fast without going fully rigid.
Fit
Standard width only with a secure race-oriented upper; runners with wide feet may find it snug over long efforts.
Best for
Trail and ultra racers who want max cushion plus carbon propulsion on runnable to moderately technical terrain.
Avoid if
You run very technical, rocky, or muddy trails where a tall stack and moderate 4 mm lugs feel unstable or lack bite.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.