Trail vs Road Running Shoes: Which to Buy First

Trail vs Road Running Shoes: Which to Buy First

Road shoes on a trail wear quickly and slip on technical terrain. Trail shoes on the road feel firm and reduce energy return. If you split your miles 70/30 between surfaces, own a pair of each. Below 70% trail mileage, a hybrid like a "door-to-trail" shoe is enough.

Pick based on actual usage, not aspirational mileage.