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Trail
Runners like the roomy toe box and cushioning, even on long trail runs, but the added heel pillow put off several.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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YouTube · Bryan Hiatt · Jul 29, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAbout 250 miles over a couple of months of trail running and hiking. They like the wide fit, the thick cushioning underfoot for older feet, the breathable upper that stayed cool through hot summers, and the sturdy toe bumper. On the downside, the Achilles pillow felt odd until they laced the shoes tighter, dust gets in through the vents, and only around 55-60% of the sole is Vibram, so rocks can lodge in the soft midsole gaps and pinch.
Blog · RunToTheFinish – Amanda Brooks · summarized
Positive'Cushion with grip.' A more breathable upper and lugs with even more traction than v5. Keep it off roads to save the lugs. Roomy FootShape toe box, but not a wide shoe overall.
Runners like the roomy toe box and cushioning, even on long trail runs, but the added heel pillow put off several.
Of the 14 reviews with a clear verdict, 57% are positive, 14% mixed and 29% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (2 reviews) and wears out fast (1 review).
We collected and summarized 14 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
Trail and off-road shoes, ranked by real runners.
