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Altra’s Experience line of running shoes offers a natural running experience for users with added support and comfort in three unique models: Flow, Form and Wild. With the recent release of the second iteration in May, we put the Wild 2 to the test on trails throughout Central Oregon.
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This is an all-purpose, all-conditions shoe that provides a comfortable and responsive ride on a wide variety of terrain. We might call it a “workhorse,” but there’s also a bit of thoroughbred in the High Country, as it feels equally suitable for 50k races or 100-mile adventures.
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We spent the summer testing three varieties of folding trail poles (about 5,600 miles away from Austria) in the Sierra Nevadas and coastal California mountain ranges: one is intended for high-level skyracing, one is for all-purpose training and racing and the third is for general trekking and lower intensity/longer duration use.
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The paradox of summer trail running is that we like lighter and cooler fabrics, yet our performance demands increase. Here are several products we tested that meet these dual purposes effectively and maintain comfort over extended time on the trails.
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The Mafate X introduces a number of new elements – most notably a carbon plate, which HOKA designates with the X – but the regular Mafate line will continue this fall with the Mafate 5, and drops the Speed from its name.
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Summer trail days increase the importance of eye protection from dust, glare and eye strain. Good trail running glasses have lightweight construction, comfortable fit and durable but flexible frame construction so they can be stuffed into a pack without the risk of breaking. We tested the following models this spring, all of which meet those criteria and more.