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Men's NEW BALANCE® 858 :: Choose the men's New Balance® 858 for your high mileage training shoe. The New Balance® 858 has a touch of guidance and great cushioning. New to the shoe is a seamless liner for better fit and full-length ABZORB® for max shock absorption. 13.4 ounces

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1. 4E Width
   
2. SpEVA® Midsole - Midsole durability and shock attenuation
3. GEL® Cushioning System - Attenuates shock during impact phase
4. DuraSponge® Outsole - Superior durability and cushioning with less weight
5. Trusstic System® - Links the rearfoot and forefoot and shores the midfoot

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Comfort and performance that won't break the bank. This newcomer is designed for runners of all levels, and features a breathable open mesh upper, GEL® Cushioning System, a SpEVA® Midsole, and a supportive midfoot Trusstic® System.

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1. Winner of a prestigious Outside magazine 2006 Gear of the Year award
2. Breathable microfiber and airmesh nylon upper with nylon lining
3. Excellent for those who need extra stability, have a lower arch or a wide forefoot
4. Molded EVA with soft crashpad midsole for all-day cushioning over rugged terrain
5. Nylon textile plate for underfoot protection and stability

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A Great Sneaker If You Get at the Right Price

I like these sneakers a lot! They are a little on the narrow side and they are completely porous, but those might be aspects of the running shoe that I'm not familiar with. I use these sneakers to fish, hike, camp, and mountain biking, so I don't know about running shoes. I do know that I got mine for $59 and some places are charging almost double that...so be sure to do your homework before buying them! Overall, the quality is better than average, the support is fantastic, and the traction is top-notch.

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Vasque Blur Trail Runners + Orange SuperFeet = Best Pair of Athletic Footwear Ever

My Vasque Blur Trail Runners with Orange SuperFeet inserts are the best pair of athletic footwear I have ever used/owned. I go through a pair of sneakers every 12 months so I'm no expert, but I love these shoes. I use them as casual everyday shoes, at the gym, hiking, for street and trail running, and for mountain biking from time-to-time. I run about 15-20 miles a month, mostly flat trails.

I bought mine online for about 60 dollars. In my opinion these sneakers are a quality product and a tremendous value - they keep my feet warm, are very durable and have great traction. They feel more substantial than other sneakers I've had from Nike, Adidas and New Balance. The inserts they come with are great but I opted for the SuperFeet because of knee/back issues.

The one complaint I have, and I'll admit it's unfair to expect a single pair of shoes to be perfect for year-round running in the Northeast US, is I find them too warm for running in hotter (90+) temperatures.

I would definitely buy Vasques again.


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1. Merrell Exclusive Trail Balanced Last
2. Combination Lasted Construction
3. Airmesh Upper with Synthetic Leather Trim
4. 360 Reflective Trim
5. Kevlar Lace and TPU Molded Lace Lock System

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New trail running technology that brings some serious swift, keeping adventure racers centered and efficient to maintain speed over changeable terrain. Proprietary TrailSpring design positions visible tubes bi-sected by support beams in a full-length TPU plate to inhibit overpronation and cushion heel-strike. Trail Balanced last with integrated arch bridge stabilizes the heel while freeing the forefoot for easy toe off. Both quick-cinch Airmesh upper and Air Cushion sole (with Q-form stride alignment for women) drain readily and are gaiter-compatible. Vibram Full Speed II sole features heel-centering cutaway design and flex grooves for propulsion at the forefoot.

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1. Hydrophobic synthetic leather with breathable mesh
2. Nylex lining
3. Dual-density Elon EVA midsole
4. Gel capsule in forefoot to enhance comfort and support
5. Full-length TerraFlex AR protection plate

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The Montrail Hardrock Trail Runner excels in stability, traction and support during your most rigorous training days.Features: Specifically designed for rocky terrain, the Hardrock boasts a tough synthetic leather upper with hydrophobic qualities. The synthetic upper is in the supportive and weight-saving form of a webbed overlay, wrapping over the top of breathable nylon airmesh. A full-length TerraFlex AR protection plate ensures tortional rigidity and under-foot armor. Embedded gel pad gives extra cush beneath the forefoot. Built on Montrail's IntegraFit last, your foot alignment is protected through each complete step. A FasTrax carbon rubber outsole grips and stops on demand. Specifications: Average Weight: 1 lb 12 oz. Upper: Synthetic leather and nylon mesh. Midsole: EVA with gel pad. Outsole: Carbon rubber.

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Montrail Hardrock (pre-Columbia) as walking shoe

I bought this shoe as a supportive shoe for daily use rather than for trail running, to alleviate the pain in the heel known as plantar fasciitis. Such a shoe must have (1) a strong cupped back to keep the heel down and immobilized, (2) a rigid arch that will not bend or twist, and (3) a stiff toe, so that when walking the foot more rolls off the end of the shoe than bends. An orthotic (like Superfeet or Prothotic, etc.) is usually also recommended. The most recommended shoes seem to be the New Balance 926 and 845, but these are determinedly ugly; the 926s look like barges, and the more gracefully shaped 845s come only in a muddy black or a white, like nurses' shoes. The Montrail Hardrock is good looking and, less well-known, has the above supportive characteristics. (Columbia has since bought out Montrail, so I do know if the their recent version of the Hardrock offers the same support; some chatroom chatter suggests it does not.) I use a 3/4 length Birkenstock orthotic under the regular Hardrock footbed. I have experienced considerable relief wearing this shoe and orthotic, so I am quite pleased. (I use a 3/4 length orthotic with the Hardrock because it does not have the boaty toe of a New Balance, and a full-length orthotic will lift the toe too close to the top of the shoe. By the bye, I also get much added relief by the unlikely expedient of wrapping a single strip of 2" duct tape around my arch--my bare foot not the shoe--with about a 1/8 inch gap in the tape on the bottom of the arch; I wear it under my sock by day and remove it at night for the skin to breathe and apply a new strip before putting weight on my foot next morning.) I hope the designers at New Balance come up with a less clunky more attractive shoe in the future, but for now I am very satisfied with my Hardrocks for the purpose, and I continue to look for appealing shoes with the above characteristics. Ciao

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Hardrock Trail Runner - Men's by Montrail
Shoes top quality though tight in width; would prefer tab on back to use in putting on the shoes.

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good fit, durable

I bought a discontinued (?) color on sale. This is a great shoe and very durable, good support,instant fit. This is my third pair. Tread lasts two plus years with regular use. I hope they keep making this shoe at the current quality, if so, they will have a loyal customer. I hope the color schemes aren't garish when I need my next pair! That's the only reason for the 4 rating, current colors schemes are ugly.

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Excellent for rough and rocky trail running

I've been a road runner for many years and have done quite a few marathons and a few trail ultras as well. In the last few years I've been starting to do more trail running. Recently I finally decided to look into buying trail running shoes--I've always just used my favorite road shoes, the Brooks Beast. Now I know what I've been missing! The Montrail Hardrocks are outstanding. The stiff sole means you're not feeling the sharp rocks and roots underneath. They've got really good protection for the toes too. For someone looking for a sturdy trail running shoe for hard trails, including trail marathons and ultras--this is the way to go.

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HardRocks ROCK!!

We like our hardrocks for city walking in the mean, rugged, uneven Bangkok streets... Lately my wife has problems with her feet hurting, and we think that the HardRocks may be too hard for daily walking and working out use for her... But these are sturdy, yet comfortable shoes... Highly recommended...

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