My History:
Asics 2140/trail => Brooks Cascadia 5 => Saucony Progrid Peregrine 2 => Asics Gel-Scout
I am a marathon/ultra marathon runner who went the minimalist route (after Born To Run) for a bit with Vibrams and NB minimus but realized my body is not built that way! After a hair line fracture last year I'm back with Asics wondering why I ever left!
Pros:
Plenty of cushion, protection and support on rocky trails.
The shoe has a nice thick sole.
The bottom lugs ensure no slip grip on most surfaces (haven't tried wet boulders/rocks yet).
The rock plate is a dream! Why can't this be standard in all trail shoes?
Incredible comfort. From the plush tongue and ankle cushions to the breathable mesh. For me, they are true to size but I have small bony feet...
Stony trails feel like running on carpet. As long as the trail is not technical you don't have to think where to plant your feet.
Cons:
They are a little heavy and "clunky" at times. They ride high so sometimes you don't "feel the road". I'd rather this than another fracture so it's a plus for me!
The colors. It's indeed bright and flashy but honestly you buy shoes for the ride right? These will deliver with flying colors.
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So far I've logged 50+ miles and they show no signs of wear. I don't see why I won't get the full 500 out of them :)
Enjoy the run!
-CS
****UPDATE****
I'm at 150+ miles and these are by far my favorite pair of shoes. Comfy ride with tons of traction. The lugs are thick and grip the ground nicely but are spaced in such a way that you don't bring stones in with you after. If only I bought more pairs... now the price has gone up!
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light weight, good construction, fits well without slipping, I run in the desert and the foot plate protects my feet from small to average rocks...worth the moneyBest Deals on ASICS Men's GEL-Scout Trail Running Shoe
A Nimbus user, I expected more support from the arch and sole. The stones and branches beneath me are very present.Otherwise comfortable.
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