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Runners mostly use it for ultras and long trail days with good results, but some find it narrow or short.
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Blog · Mangeurdecailloux – Julien · summarized
PositiveA very stable, cushioned all-rounder that feels like a trail SUV and is excellent on soft forest trails. It slips on wet, hard ground (rock and tarmac) and its weight hurts on faster efforts. The foot feels very guided. He suggests it for the Ecotrail 80 or SaintéLyon.
Blog · Référence Trail – Quentin André · summarized
PositiveRated 4.25/5. He recommends it without hesitation for 50 km+ ultras and 30–40-hour races on runnable paths. Cushioning, width and stability are excellent. Performance on technical ground and grip on greasy soil are limited, and the heel hold could be better.
Blog · Journal du Trail – Vincent Gaudin · summarized
PositiveRated 4.25/5. An excellent ultra shoe: big cushioning and comfort for 30–40-hour races, with good traction on mixed ground. It isn't dynamic, and the heel hold could be better. At 308 g it is heavy, so take care on technical and greasy terrain.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Taylor Bodin, Robbe Reddinger, John Calabrese · summarized
PositiveA durable, cushioned workhorse that is more nimble than v6. One tester ran 33 mi out of the box with no blisters. Testers expect it to outlast version 6 but wanted more protection on sharp rocks.
Runners mostly use it for ultras and long trail days with good results, but some find it narrow or short.
Of the 13 reviews with a clear verdict, 77% are positive, 0% mixed and 23% negative. The praise mentioned most is great for long runs. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (2 reviews), blisters (1 review) and heavy (1 review). For example: For a wide foot the Caldera 7 was wider than the 6 but still not wide enough, with mushy foam and a short fit that needed a half size up.
We collected and summarized 13 experiences shared on Reddit and blogs, 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.
