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If you’ve ever found yourself needing to do a combo run, then you might be wondering how to pick the right shoes. We don’t want to wear down the lugs and yet maybe your daily shoes aren’t right. Let’s look at the best road to trail running shoes from testing over the last 5 years!
Road-to-trail running shoes are designed to provide the best of both worlds. They offer the cushioning and responsiveness needed for road running while delivering some grip and stability for trails. Nothing here would be a shoe for highly technical trails, but rather for some easy gravel, light climbs or dirt roads.
Today we’ll look at what makes road-to-trail running shoes distinct, highlight the key features, and review some of the top models available right now.
Best Road To Trail Running Shoes
After this section I’ll give you some features to look for when picking out your shoes, but let’s not drag it out. We’re going to get right to the top picks! These shoes have been tested around the roads and trails of the front range of Colorado by myself, my husband and fellow RTTF running coach Stacey.
#1 Most Cushioned Option – On Cloudsurfer Trail
This is the first iteration of this trail…
