Recommendation for trainers

[Janne]

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[JohnC]

You might look at trail running shoes, i know you arent running but they do grip well on mud and the like. The toes are usually more solid to avoid rock kicks

 

[Man of Tanith]

If its light you want look at vivobarefoot shoes or zero drop shoes

 

[TeeDee]

[h=2]I'd ask what surface it is you are running upon?[/h]

 

[Tonyuk]

If its just training to go about in these are very light and cheap, i've had a few pairs and they're comfy also;

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/run-one-shoe-id_8351755.html

Tonyuk

 

[Janne]

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[santaman2000]

If your only problem is the weight you may still be able to wear boots. Bird hunters (quail, grouse, pheasant, etc. NOT duck or waterfowl) wear kangaroo hide featherweight boots that are as light as most trainers or almost so (2 or 3 pounds a pair in size 9; slightly heavier in larger sizes) They ain't cheap though.

Cabela's, Orvis, etc. and most of the usual sources stock them. Just google Kangaroo hide bird hunting boots.

 

[ph5172]

Had a pair of Keen Targhee - Waterproof and totally brilliant - I wore them 12 hours a day for about 2 years, well worth the cash

 

[Tonyuk]

I wear a pair of solomon trail shoes often and find them very good, not too expensive either, i think my pair was 60-80 quid.

Tonyuk

 

[RichardJackson]

Vivobarefoot primus trail SG - extremely light but tough. I laughed all the way up and down my first boggy mountain in them Require some adjustment to thin and flat sole but i really love them and my knees do too (i adjusted by wearing urban version for work all the time, swapping in steelies when needed). Could be an expensive gimic but I'm sold. Join the 'club' to get reduced prices (5-25%) on end of season sales is how I bought further iterations after the first pair.

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[Hibrion]

I think the best thing to do would be go to a bricks and mortar shop that will analyse how you walk and match you up with the correct trainer. Some of the high street shops here offer that service anyway. Once you know what to look for I'd recommend asics. I've always found the ones with gel in the heels to be great trainers -especially since it's be good to take some of the shock away from the damaged areas.

 

[KenThis]

You might look at trail running shoes, i know you arent running but they do grip well on mud and the like. The toes are usually more solid to avoid rock kicks

+1 for trail running shoes.
Merell are excellent.

 

[Big G]

I'd recommend asics. I've always found the ones with gel in the heels to be great trainers -especially since it's be good to take some of the shock away from the damaged areas.

+ 1 Asics Gel Kayano.

Comfiest trainers i've ever worn

 

[Janne]

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[OMark]

My go to shoes are the Salomon Speedcross. These things have killer grip in almost all conditions and the lugs are spaced with are great for mud and wet. It allows the mud to fall off much better than other tread patterns.

 

[Highbinder]

I got operated for a bad knee ( torn and badly healed ligaments, split, crushed and calcified meniscuses, worn and partially missing cartillage) a few weeks ago.

The surgeon told me today that I need to wear shoes as light as possible for the future, as the ligaments abovr the knee are badly damaged too.

So I need to stop using my trusty old RedWing Red Setter boots. Too heavy to lift for the knee system.

My question to you guys is, which trainer has the best grip in wet, slippery conditions?

I do not care about the look, colour, brand or cost.

How about a pair of Salomons? I've had good experiences with their boots, but both my folks use pairs of their goretex trail trainers. I was surprised how light they were!

 

[ValeTudoGuy]

Vibram Five Fingers oh and Merrell Trail Glove

 

[UKYanky]

I tend to love anything by Merrell. So my advice start there and see where you end up

 

[Idle]

People have already mentioned them but Asics are really great trainers. Particularly the gel ones which support the feet really well. The soles are always good and the whole quality is great. There are a few different Asics in this men's trainers section.

Hope this helps!

 

[smogz]

I would look at Altra. They have some trail running shoes that are great. With foot shaped toe box and zero drop on all models from small to maximum cushioning.

https://www.altrarunning.com/running-shoes/men#Trail