Montrail Nitrus

># The son of Hardrock

I hope this doesn't mean the end of the Hardrock!

I don't think the Hardrock is in danger, Montrail just added a mid-top version of it called the Namche (which I recently snagged) which might just be the cat's meow for fast and light backpacking. It may be my new go-to shoe for extended trips.

I am curious about the Nitrus, as well. My local Montrail sources are not planning to carry it.

Those look great, but I haven’t seen them in the wild (stores) yet. I’m also really intrigued by the Phoenix model, but the website says they are for the EU only!
-Mark

I have the Montrail Namche. Sinnce I like a mid-height shoe, they are great…..light weight with good support and good grip. They were comfortable right out of the box

I took these out on a 3 day trip to Big Bend NP and the little yellow gryptonite nugs on the sole all came off. I emailed Montrail and they are aware of the issue and are looking into it. They advised me to return my shoes until a solution is found.
Just a heads up for anyone who may be looking into them.
JT

Here is what happened to the sole.

Whoa – bad deal. But I can't help but laugh at the Hansel and Gretel analogy. Little yellow dots to follow all the way back to the trailhead!

You wear 2 Left shoes ? Could this have been a factor? :-)

The same sole delamination happened on two pair in a shoe review I was doing.

I also will second the Namche as being a very good shoe.

Ed T