S/LAB GENESIS by Salomon — These are my most trusted trail shoes and the pair I've worn at races like UTMB, Lavaredo 120K, Snowdonia 100K, and Canyons 100 Miler. They're versatile enough to handle everything from technical mountain terrain to gravel roads and smooth trails, while still feeling stable and secure. I rarely roll an ankle in them, even on rough terrain, and I consistently get around 500 miles out of a pair. When I need a shoe I can trust anywhere, this is it.
AERO GLIDE 4 GRVL by Salomon — I picked these up as a road-to-gravel workout shoe and they've quickly become one of my favorites. The foam is responsive and supportive with just the right amount of bounce. I honestly thought they could be a super shoe the first time I ran in them.
They handle road runs, gravel workouts, and long runs equally well, which is perfect since most of my runs are a mix of surfaces. The fit is excellent, grip is surprisingly good, and the Quicklace system gives them a secure, premium feel.
La Sportiva Prodigio Pro by REI — This shoe is bouncy, fast, lightweight, and has surprisingly great grip. It’s perfect for ripping a fast East Coast 50K or Cali carpet, but I’ve also worn it up to 100K and it has performed incredibly well.
I absolutely love the foam. It has that super-shoe feel and gives you a really responsive, energetic ride without sacrificing the grip you need for roots and rocks on East Coast terrain. It’s also been great for gravel workouts when I want something fast and lightweight.
