Very supportive underfoot with a full length plastic plate that protects your feet from feeling the rocks. Broad toe box. Very breathable and light on the foot. Heel sockets into the heel cup nicely. If you have a high instep the laces don't accomodate this condition very well leaving the tongue with minimal coverage of the top of the foot. This shows especially at the middle of the shoe where the montrail name appears on the white fabric band that is part of the lacing. The lacing does however pull the shoe effectively snug around your foot making it feel as if you are wearing a glove on your foot.
I use these shoes for lightweight backpacking with under 25 pounds and it is a superb shoe for this purpose.
It is pretty grippy on most surfaces especially damp rock. I have slipped several times on rock around a falls on one of my trips and this shoe held nicely to the rock surfaces even though the lug structure is not as deep as one would want for a shoe used for backpacking or trail running. The rubber used must be interesting stuff because this is the second pair of Montrails I have owned with the same lug structure and both have been durable and grippy.
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i've run trails in all kinds of shoes. currently i own a pair of newton "momentums," my third pair of these, a montrail sabino, new balance 910v1's and these. i put these on right out of the box and took them on a run. great shoe. heck, i've even worn them to work i like them so much. i'd get married in these shoes. i like these shoes so much i'm going to buy another pair.
the thing is, these are a little heavy for light trail work. not in weight because they are nice and light and just a few ounces heavier than the new balance 910's but in build. these are truly designed for technical, rooted, rocky, steep trails. they're stable and sturdy and offer tons of support, something i've been looking for after doing the minimalist thing for a few years. i bought these after a run over georgia pass on the colorado trail killed my feet in a pair of newtons. not to slight newtons at all. i just need a little more protection these days. you can wear them for the flats and for the easy but where they come into their own is the gnarl.
thanks montrail!
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The Montrail Mountain Masochist II is a trail running shoe that falls into the stability category. I selected this shoe after getting properly fitted by my local running store staff using gait analysis, discussing my training/racing goals; and trying other stability models. (I'm a 5' 10" 168lb male racing at ten mile/half/full marathon distances both road and trail.) I've since made trail training runs in this model at the 10-13 mile distances, and completed a ten-mile trail race in them. Fit: Overall, the shoes feel very secure on the feet with no shifting or sliding about when running over mixed terrain. The heel cup securely cradles the heel without having to resort to any special lacing technique. The toe box is just roomy enough to keep the toes free and happy. Cushioning: The cushioning under the heel is very evident and quite enjoyable, particularly when clomping down a hill at speed. Those who are more prone to land mid-foot will experience slightly less cushioning. These shoes felt so good, I toyed with the idea of running an on-road marathon in them until logic won the day and I returned to my well worn Brooks Adrenaline road shoes for that race. Stability: These shoes did a good job of controlling my mild pronation. Quite a secure feel on the trail. Weight: Unlike other trail shoes that I've tried, these felt remarkably light on the feet. Overall, the Montrail Mountain Masochist II has become my "go-to" trail shoe, and I will be using them more to train for the North Force Endurance Challenge marathon. Light, well-fitting, and comfortable, they are an excellent choice for someone looking for a solid performing stability shoe for trail work.
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I like the shoe's high quality construction and the protection the sole provides. The comfort is excellent. I would give it 5 stars if the toe box was a bit wider.
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I bought these just before I ran my first marathon ever, which was a trail marathon to boot! I did not have any trail running shoes that would be able to keep me comfortable for 26.2 miles. I put them on right out of the box and stepped up to the starting line and took off.Oh sure when I crossed the finish line I had aches and pains but my feet and ankles felt GREAT. I would not have been able to finish if it weren't for these shoes. Thank you, Montrail!
