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The Brooks Catamount 4 had seen some noticeable improvements with a re-positioned carbon plate and reworked lug design. I took this shoe on a wide range of trails and varying paced runs to see what all the hype was about.I ran everything from the Saturday long run to trail speed work to the social, easy run on soft dirt, rocks, sand, and snow and was really happy with how these shoes performed everywhere.
The Catamount is a responsive, neutral shoe under all trail conditions that is going to be enjoyed by those looking for speed.
Who is it good for?
Who is going to enjoy trail runs in the Brooks Catamount 4?
- Wide feet: It’s not a wide shoe, a narrower foot would be happier in it than a wider foot.
- Technical trails: Good grip for any trail.
- Long runs: Would be great for trail marathons and 50k distances.
- Front of the Pack: Perfect for races and hill repeats.
Brooks Catamount 4 Overview
I felt like I could turn the speed on and off with no lagging from my shoes.
That’s the first sign this shoe is ready to race and not the max cushion that’s floating around many other styles. That being said it wasn’t too firm, it’s a nice amount of cushion that you could…
