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Question:

Quite frankly, 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!! Steve Fleck

Response:

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. Meg – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I’ve been running alot on trails lately, mostly in the Nike Pegasus, and I’m finding that I need something tougher for the terrain.   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?  Thanks in advance. — Tom Kelley

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I’ve been running alot on trails lately, mostly in the Nike Pegasus, and I’m finding that I need something tougher for the terrain.   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?  Thanks in advance. — Tom Kelley

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