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Trail
Trail runners like the Catamount 3 as a light, nimble and comfortable shoe with good traction, toe room and ground feel.
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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Blog · Running Lab – Julien Guyod · summarized
PositiveA hybrid that challenges the best: excellent dynamism for short and medium races, very good grip on compact, loose, rocky and snowy ground, and little mud build-up. Some testers found the recycled rubber grips slightly less well than v2.
Blog · Journal du Trail – Vincent Gaudin · summarized
PositiveRated 4.25/5. Excellent for performance and precision over medium distances, with good hold, immediate comfort and dynamism. It loses effectiveness on demanding ground: grip is just adequate in the wet, cushioning is limited for ultras, and mesh durability is uncertain.
Blog · WearTesters – Sam Lohse · summarized
PositiveA snug, light, high-performance uptempo trail shoe. The main con is the outsole: good, but not grippy enough for rugged, snowy Utah terrain. The laces are short.
Blog · iRunFar – Reese Ruland · summarized
PositiveA standout all-purpose trail shoe that balances traction, cushioning and modest responsiveness, with a snug fit. A perfect choice for a lightweight, fast trail shoe.
Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein (DPT) · summarized
PositiveOverall grade B. A nimble, snappy, durable uptempo trail racer. One tester's personal grade is B-: similar to last year, the foam is too firm, the plate isn't as snappy as hoped, and it is pricey for what you get.
Trail runners like the Catamount 3 as a light, nimble and comfortable shoe with good traction, toe room and ground feel. One wants something comfier for long distances.
Of the 12 reviews with a clear verdict, 100% are positive, 0% mixed and 0% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (2 reviews).
We collected and summarized 12 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.
