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What shoes to buy (more supportive version of Cascadia 5?)

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PostedJun 10, 2010 at 2:59 pm

I'm looking for a lightweight trail shoe for a JMT trip this summer.

I found that the Brooks Cascadia 5 fit great (wide toebox and narrow heel), but they lack the lateral support I'll need for a long hike. The Brooks Addiction ASR fit pretty well, but I don't trust them on the rocks because the sole is cut out in the middle.

Do you have any recommendations for trail shoes or light hikers with a similar fit to the Cascadias? I'm looking for:
-somewhat lightweight
-fits a prescription orthotic
-relatively narrow heel
-wide toe box
-full sole without midfoot cutout
-decent traction

Thanks!

Art … BPL Member
PostedJun 10, 2010 at 5:38 pm

try on the Vasque Transistor.

just bought them myself so not a lot of mileage yet. but I got them with long ultra runs and multi day fastpacks in mind.

low to the ground so more latterally stable than Cascadia.
very light weight (lighter than Cascadia), and still has a thin rock plate.

the sole fits your requirements also.

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