I found it perfect for thick gravel with lots of sharp edged small rocks like in some parts of the Pyrenees and the Dolomites. It’s a mixed breed between a hard climbing/hiking boot and a trail runner. Cheers from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 from a Spanish guy 🇪🇸.
I recently got the Speedland Sl:HSV. Many factors drew me towards the shoe. The Dual BOA LI2 system, dyneema infused upper, customizable outsole, removable carbon plate, Peebax drop in midsole. And it was worth every penny. This thing is light, nimble and super durable. at 170+ miles and showing very very little wear.
Thanks for the review. I really love La Sportiva for a long time, now. Family own company, rooted in the mountains, incredible quality/durability, making products with no compromise, no ‘fake’ update every year. Clear product lines. For instance the Cyclon is clearly the evolution of the Mutant. Too old now to run the superb Bushido as a few years back. But the Akasha, especially the second version is a marvel of a shoe for long runs slow pace in the mountains. THE thing is that these are not ‘easy’ shoes. Breaking time to fit them well to your feet is long. Maybe 50-80km, in my experience. But it’s worth it and how much! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭. Ha QD: I'm really intrigued by the Salomon S/Lab genesis and by Killian’s new brand Nnormal 🧐
I’ve seen/read reviews that have me interested in the Pegasus Trail 4. Also considering the Speedgoat 5 which seems to be getting universally good reviews. However, I will likely wait awhile so I can get durability feedback from people/reviewers who have run more miles in these shoes. I’ve found you can’t really judge a shoe until you have logged a decent amount of miles in them. I’ve run in too many shoes that I loved at first but my opinion changed after 100+ miles in them.
Thank you for finally bringing Joseph to a vlog, which some of us were asking for! Congratulations to him for the course record, too 🎉 👏🏻 🔥 Hi Joseph-I’m almost a neighbor runner up in Aspen and run primarily on the Rio Grande in both directions but you’re undoubtedly scrambling up 14-ers instead 🤔Martha
Durometer will vary depending on where you test on the midsole. The brand usually tests on the surface below the strobel and insole. You cannot access this surface because it is covered with fabric.
QD: Probably the Hoka Speedgoat in the wide version because I need a wider fit. Seth I loved, LOVED the interview with Joseph. Do that again, for sure. Looks like you have an FKT to chase after. 😎😜
The best trail running shoe ever built for short and medium distances. Perfect for real, trail mountainous terrain including American gravel, British grass and mud, rocky Alps and volcanic rocks in Canary Islands. I have purchased these more than a year ago, did 1200km and will definitely buy them again. Very durable not like a Vibram "trail running" shoes.
When my Ultra Glide die I'm probably replacing them with the Saucony Xodus Ultra for my long run and ultra distance races (past 50k distance). When my Fuji Lite 2 die I'm on the fence for my fast shoe, possibly the Solomon Pulsar for races or the Saucony Peregrine. Then I may get crazy and get the Lone Peak 6 for my day to day trail runs where I'm not going long and I'm not going particularly fast.
Wanted to say that I'm glad you've not been running as of late (I follow on Strava). I know that's difficult for you, but it'll pay dividends later. Get well.
You never like La Sportiva, now I know why you suddenly love it. Thank you for the video. I like La Sportiva, I've Bushido II (size 40), and Cyklon (size 39). I don't know why either the Bushido is smaller or the Cyklon is bigger, so beware. I won't wear the heavier models because of my running style and weight. I'm 5'3", 120lbs and trail run within 10km.
QD. I think my next trail shoe will be one by Solomon or by Saucony. I haven’t narrowed down which shoe yet though. Congratulations Joseph. Watching as always from 🇨🇦
I will definitely pick up the Hoka Speedgoat 5. I used one pair of the 1s, two of the 2s, one of the 3s, one of the Evo Speedgoat, one of the 4s in GTX, so guess what... GREETINGS FROM SALZBURG/AUSTRIA!!!
Raced an alpine 55 K in the Cyklon - more like a hiking shoe (and a great one!) than a trail-runner. BOA is terrific for lockdown! Bombproof protection. Hot in warm weather, however. Speedland PDX and HSV make much better use of the BOA by adding a second to each shoe, and without the hot upper. Well-made but ride is a little harsh beyond 20 K.
QD: I'll be picking up another pair of my reliable Brooks Cascadia 16, I keep going back to Cascadia! I do use Inov8 Ultra V2 for very muddy trails though.
QD: Dynafit Ultra 100. Just received it actually. Much like La Sportiva they run small and have to size up. Great cushioning and traction. The fit and lock-down are right up there with Salomon and La Sportiva.
@@ir9587 My previous shoe was a Hoka Speedgoat 4. Loved it but I tend to agree with you. The fit and percisness of the Ultra 100 just feels better and the cushioning is almost as good as the Hoka. I think Dynafit has a hit on their hand.
@@HamidRHariri Exactly. My only concern was the outsole, as I wasn't familiar with the brand, but after 200km, I can say that it's really good. Btw, the new version of the Ultra 100 has Vibram outsole.
THANKS for this review Seth !!!!! I've been on the fence about these for QUITE a while .. ( I primarilly use the Mutants and the AKASHA IIs) CHEERS From the whites of N.H. !!!!!!
I'm happy with The North Face Vectiv line and I've boigjt Enduris II. I won local 100k in Vectiv Infinite and it war 4th ultra in that pair. Only La Sportiva Akashas had similar durability in Ultra racing shoes lineup. In favor of the north face talks better feel in runnable sections
@@RowOfMushyTiT Thats why I wrote “newer”. Part of the sole is 002 and part of it is 003. The later I believe is new to Nike’s trail shoes in the last 6 months or so.
Hey Seth if you have some shoes in th pipe without enough km for a full review coud you do first impressions plssssssss XD ? And will you go to Chamonix UTMB again ?
Just got the Topo MTN racer v2 because I've got wide feet. Also looking at the VJ ultra v2, loved the V1 but the tread came off. It's fix the tread issues and its a bit wider, but its not out for another month over in the UK 🇬🇧
QD: I currently Trail run in the Saucony Guide 13tr but am looking for a soft trail shoe. I may go for the Speedgoat or Challenger next. unless you know if of a soft Stability trail shoe
I spent 2 years stationed in northern Italy. The Dolomites are amazing. As for these shoes I think I may have to get a pair for Arizona trail running/hiking. I don’t want to go full hiking boot.
the skimpiness of the shoe lacing makes me wonder if Boa is actually referencing Boa running short company. A joke, but has anyone ever worn those? Gosh they're pricey for basic material, and very little of that.
My next Trail shoe will be NB Hierro v7, got a crazy discount on them and that is the main reason I am getting them + I signed up for my first 1/2 marathon trail race and needed some shoes with good cushion. Retail price 159EUR=159USD and got them for 33EUR=33USD Its all about pinching some pennies, in my case in Europe some cents :D
🇺🇸Take it from an engineer…you’re on point- Shore C durometer… for cushy materials like foam. The word you were searching for is “gauge” or “gage”. That what that “instrument” is… LOL… I’ll give ya the history major pass! 😜. I wish I ran more trails… the shoe seems amazing. My trails aren’t muddy/varied enough for those massive lugs. Joseph in the house! I love it! That’s awesome. He’s so efficient. Just rolls along. Very quiet form. Keep it up Joseph! More cameos for the vlog Seth are in order!
🇳🇱 Nice review! On what are you (generally) basing your durability predictions on? I want durable shoes as well, but how to choose? Is that just experience?
🇩🇪 I‘m injured too right now Seth 😅🤷♂️ What you gonna do? 😄 I‘m finding my new 100% every single day with my heel that hurts like a 4 to 5 on the painscale 😄 Live ask me again how hard do I want to run 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I‘m answering: I want it so bad ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Wish you and everybody else that is injured a fast and good healing proces 👌🔥💪
Decent shoe a little bit heavy and the BOA systems been superseded by the Speedland BOA L12 but why are you reviewing a shoe that was released over 12 months ago oh wait you’re brother!!!!
