These are extremely comfortable on rough terrain and heavy incline/decline use. The grip feedback is incredible. Down hill heel support holds very well and doesn’t compromise your form. Front arch easily supports proper running and heel striking prevention but the rear cushioning also holds up when it happens. The laces have grips on the and have held well through all long runs. They’re also extremely breathable and dry quickly when wet. They perform relatively well on pavement but I’ve found due to their design they tend to feel slightly rigid when consistently running on pavement so I switch to grass running to ease any discomfort. If you’re taking X country running seriously and don’t want to buy the top tier Terrex these are a comparable and highly valued choice. I will be purchasing another pair soon as I’ve already put over 100 miles on them and I noticed my recovery and foot health has greatly improved

I wanted to love this show so bad. This ran a bit too narrow for me. After a 4 mile run I was close to getting blisters on the ball of both my feet. If it wasn’t for that, I would have kept this shoe. For reference, I use the Evo SL as a daily and those are fine. These were not