Question:I've seen the Nike Air Humara, and it looks quite good, with heel and
forefoot air, etc. I've also recently heard about the Air Terra Zori,
which is lighter and also has air, though only in the heel. I'm used to
running in road shoes and have generally disliked the harder feel of most
trail shoes. Can someone give me their opinions of either of these new
Nikes?
Answer:
I have never felt the need for "trail" running shoes.
In 20 years of running I have run on everything from Himalayan
Mountain trails to local park trails and never had a problem with
regular runnning shoes, Nike Air Pegasus included. I note that
perhaps the best trail runner in the world, Ann Transon, also uses regular running shoes for all of her trail running and racing. I
think that while the trail running shoes may offer a bit more
support and stability it is another gimmick to get you to buy
more shoes. And what's with this trail running fad? Trail running
was the original type of running. I guess people are just now
emerging from the concrete jungle!!
With all the unresolved furor about Nike's politics, may I suggest the Adidas Response TR? I use
them to run hiking trails, and am incredibly happy with their stability and light weight.
