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Oofta. $300 for a pair of trail shoes? At that price, I half expected them to run for me! That said, the Speedland GL:SVT is loaded with cutting-edge features: dual Boa dials, a removable Carbitex GearFlex plate, a Michelin Fiber Lite outsole with aggressive 6.5mm lugs, and a built-in gaiter. On paper, it sounds like the ultimate trail machine.
But are they worth the steep price tag? Like most things… it depends.
I really wanted to love these shoes. I have friends who swear by them, and influencers rave about them. But after giving them a fair shot, they just didn’t click for me. For all the impressive tech and innovation, something about the overall feel just fell flat…or rather, hot.
Who Is It Good For?
Who is the Speedland GL: SVT a good fit for? For trail runners who need aggressive shoes that can handle technical terrain.
- Wide Feet: They run unisex sizing, so they run on the wider side
- Technical Trails: These were created specifically for technical trails
- Long Runs: I didn’t love these for longer than 10-15 miles, but other testers have run 100-mile races in them.
- Front of the Pack: The carbon plate option appeals to competitive runners.
This shoe was…
