What’s the difference between trail-running shoes and running shoes?
April 14th, 2009 | by DistanceRunner |Vitavetavegemin asked:
I’m on a tight budget right now and the cheapest quality running shoes I came across were trail-running shoes. I usually run on cement, so would this be a bad investment?
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I’m on a tight budget right now and the cheapest quality running shoes I came across were trail-running shoes. I usually run on cement, so would this be a bad investment?
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3 Responses to “What’s the difference between trail-running shoes and running shoes?”
By sweet b on Apr 15, 2009 | Reply
Trail shoes have better tread or grip.They are good to use in the winter.I don’t see why you can’t use them on pavement.They might be a little heavier though,they are not built for speed.
By J M on Apr 18, 2009 | Reply
They can be heavier, more stable, have more aggressive tread, and usually have less cushioning. Some transition to roads better than others. Some incorporate quality waterproofing.
Cement is the hardest surface on which you can run — you’ll often want more cushioning than the average trail shoe provides.
When it comes to running shoes, it’s more important to find the right shoe(s) for you than just the cheapest shoe in the short-term. If you have to buy other shoes, get injured, etc., what’s the cheapest shoe right now will not still be the cheapest shoe in a month or two.
I’d try to find the right shoe options for you while ignoring price a bit more, and then spend time shopping around, finding sales or coupons, older models, etc., if you need to.
By Big Splash Web Design on Apr 19, 2009 | Reply
Trail running shoes usually have more tread and support for rough terrain. Be careful about using them on concrete though because trail running shoes sometimes have less cushion since they are meant to be used on softer surface.