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The Trailblazer
Best Responsiveness
Built with a sticky rubber outsole, the La Sportiva Raceblade ($85; www.lasportiva.com) excels on rock and hard-packed dirt. Mild pronators will love the support from the triple-density foam midsole, and serious racers will dig the light weight. |
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The Weathered Wanderer
Best Protector
At just 11 ounces (312 grams), the Inov-8 Roclite 318 GTX ($125; www.inov-8.com) is the lightest Gore-Tex shoe we found—but the waterproof, breathable unit is a true mudder. Its aggressive, widely spaced lugs are perfect for shedding the slop of spring. |
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The Crossbreed
Of all trail shoes, the women's Montrail Nitrus ($95; www.montrail.com) best recognizes that most runners encounter pavement on the way to dirt. Generous cushioning, a flexible forefoot, and a bomber heel bridge the divide. |
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The All-Terrain Expert
Low to the ground and precise, the new Asics Gel Trail Sensor WR ($110; www.asics.com) is one of the greatest off-road shoes we've tried. Its flexible, shock-absorbing heel was borrowed from Asics' top road shoe—but works even better on dirt. |
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The Minimalist
The women's feathery New Balance 790 ($75; www.newbalance.com) feels like a slipper in spite of its full-length protective plate, and hot-weather runners will love the highly vented upper. Note: The low-profile tread and lean padding make it best for loamy trails. |
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The Ultramarathoner
Best Endurance
Built for marathon mileage, The North Face Arnuva 100 TR ($110; www.thenorthface.com) is rock solid. But thanks to super-lightweight dual-density EVA-foam cushioning in the midsole, each shoe weighs just 13 ounces (369 grams). |
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