Brooks - Catamount 2
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I used Catamounts for my 50 miler last weekend in the San Juans and they’re great, but on their last life
r/ultrarunning • On Cloudultra Pro - outsoles post-108K ->I checked Amazon and found Catamount 3s for sale. I'd get another pair or two if they are your favorites. I'm on my second pair of Catamount 2s - great shoes.
r/trailrunning →Incredible, under the radar shoe with one huge flaw/draw back. The seem, where the two piece upper meets, starts to fray/pull apart after a while. Granted this might be a result of lots of technical miles, but other shoes of mine, like the comparable Catamount 2/3, have zero upper issues during their life. There was a mention at TRE that the Infinite will stay in stock globally, but not in the US (yet to see restocking here). People here like the big boy shoes with the fat cush. This, and the fact that TNF has jacked up the pricing of all their shoes by 15% here in the US. The Enduris 4 may be worth it at $180, but the Infinite 3 at $180? Hell no. Also, the Sky 2 at $230 and the Pro at $290??!!. Fuck off.
r/trailrunning →I used to like the Brooks Adrenaline GTS series until they changed the design so i’m using the Brooks Catamount line now for trail runs, no complaints.
r/trailrunning →Idk if it’s a “heavy” enough option but I’ve enjoyed backpacking in the Brooks trail shoes. I wore the catamount for a 2 day 14-mile trip through the desolation wilderness in Tahoe and loved them. No blisters and felt a lot more nimble than my buddies in hiking boots.
r/trailrunning • Which shoes would you recommend for day hiking that aren't traditional shoes but not trail running shoes either? ->Im ~85kg and found that i prefer firm and responsive when running (short) races, with a not-too-stretchy upper. I think the brooks catamount could be a good option - they feel fast, stable and sturdy (i have the 2’s). The kjerags works well for me too i must say.
r/trailrunning • Looking for a Trail Running Shoe for Short Races – With Enough Support for a Heavier Runner ->I have a broad forefoot and a narrow heel. Brooks has been good to me as well as La Sportiva. Prodigo Pros and Caldera 8 is what I am working with now. For faster nimbler shoe I have been using the Catamount. Not sure about this latest version, haven't tried it.
r/trailrunning • Shoe recommendations ->I do quite a bit of hiking and my circle of friends have tried a lot of shoes. Don't limit yourself to what is available at REI. Do you have a running store nearby? Ours does fittings with stride analysis and such to help you get into shoes that work for you. I hike in "trail runners" and the local running store had a lot of great options. Personally, I've found Merrells to be junk. They are super comfortable at first but the support breaks down VERY quickly. I gave up after a few different pair. A couple of my friends swear by Altra (They wear the Lone Peak 9's right now) and those are nice because they have a huge toe box. Both of their most recent pairs had some of the lettering come off the upper after a week of crazy wet trails but it didn't impact the function/comfort. My partner loves Salomon. I've heard good things about Hoka. I personally landed in the Brooks Catamount 2's and went through a couple pair of those and now I hike in Catamount 3's. I've been very happy with those and will probably stick with that for my next pair. FWIW, all three pair of Catamounts that I have still look brand new after a bunch of trail miles and then tons and tons of daily wear. But the cushioning breaks down over a lot of miles (especially if you're hiking on rough trails with a lot of water crossings) and I notice a big difference in comfort/fatigue after a long day when that happens. Edit: You are planning this trip for next week. If it involves any serious hiking you should buy shoes ASAP and wear them as your dailies for the rest of the week. The last place you want to find out that shoes don't work for you is eight miles into your first of five twelve mile days.
r/BuyItForLife →I just bought a pair of these - waiting for delivery. I'm also around 225lbs and have trouble between highly cushioned shoes and them being soft/unstable. Have you ran in other "high end" shoes like prodigio pro or prodigio max? Tecton 3? Or Ultrafly Trail? Any other comparisons here - as I've tried a few of those to only modest success... What other past Brooks have you run in - what did you like about those vs. the new cascadio elite? I started upping my distances years ago, but didn't really get into trail shoes until I got a pair of Brooks Catamount 1's... I really liked the combination of fit, stability, speed, and ground feel. They changed the fit in the Catamount 2 and 3 and I never got along with them. I stocked up and bough 3 additional pairs of the 1st version and am wearing my last pair out now. I've tried Norda 001/002 to no success. I have a pair of Nnormal Tomir02, and they are too narrow in the toebox, but I like the midsole. I have a Nike Ultrafly Trail, but use those for road to light trail only - not stable enough. Hoka Speedgoats are the most unstable shoe I've ever worn. Regular cascadias are fine, but clunkier than my preference. I'm really hoping these bridge the highly cushioned, stable, with good fit gap that I'm looking for as a Catamount 1 replacement. Doing the TMB in Aug - 5 days on trail, hoping these will work for that.
r/RunningShoeGeeks →Hello. I come from the same issue. I had major issues with Plantar Fasciitis after running in the Speedcross and S/Lab Speed for many years. My first shoe was the Hoka Speedgoat Evo. That was an epic shoe, but sold out everywhere so quickly I only ever ran in one pair. Since then I’ve tried many similar shoes, looking for great grip, soft and bouncy ride, but good stability as I over-pronate, plus I recently developed osteoarthritisin my big toes. So, I really rate the following: - Hoka Mafate Speed 4. Good all rounder - Salomon S/lab genesis. A little narrow and unstable but speedy and shed mud quickly - La Sportiva Prodigeo Pro - great foam and good grip, lightweight. - Saucony Xodus Ultra - 1 and 3 are pretty good, ignore the 2. - Hoka Tecton X 3 - my go-to race shoe for hard packed trails and gravel I like the Speedgoat, Catamount, Fuji Lite, Ultra Glide too but they all have compromises that the shoes above don’t have in the same way.
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You might have luck with Brooks Catamount or Cascadias! They both are fairly narrow and have a protective rock plate. I also love Topo Mtn Racers- they have a wider toe box but are narrower everywhere else, and they have vibram soles with great traction. As a general heads up, I have narrow feet too and swear by heel lock lacing- it’s been a game changer and prevents a lot of heel slipping!
r/trailrunning • Trail runners for hiking/running in the mountains ->I wear Glys and wear trail runners, if you just like brooks try the catamount 2s or 3s, great beginner trail shoes. If you are looking outside the brand I really like the Nike zegama 2s, I plan to wear those on my next ultra
r/trailrunning • Trail shoe advice for someone who loves Brooks Glycerine? ->Go with the catamounts. Been doing so for 2.5 years. Get you a girl that can do both
r/trailrunning • Lightweight trail shoe that also doubles as a road runner? ->I weigh the same as you and I found I prefer foams that feel rather firm at first because they then break in to feel great. For road running and trail running Brooks and ascics typically fit the bill. I trained for my first ultra in brooks catamounts and loved them for their grip in all conditions and comfort on my feet for 30 miles even without a crazy stack height.
r/ultrarunning • View on Reddit →I understand the thinking behind Gore-tex shoes. If water can't get in, it also can't get out. Recipe for blisters and skin damage (in longer distances). I've run in Brooks Catamount for everything from one-hour Sunday runs to 35-milers, including several races that were insanely wet and muddy. Paired with Feetures trail socks, I've never had a single problem. They drain really well.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I’m in the rocky/rooty Southeast and primarily run in my Brooks Cascadias, and for smoother/faster stuff switch to the Catamounts. Love them.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Flat n fast makes me want to grab some road shoes, but I get what you’re saying about foot soreness in the rock sections, so maybe something with more midsole for absorption or nylon plate for protection and propulsion. Perhaps Endorphin Pro or Endorphin Edge. If you like less cush underfoot but like protection, TNF Enduris/Tecton/Challenger could be enough for ya. Also depends what you’re used to. If you like Brooks, stick with Caldera or Catamount for a trail version of what you’re used to. Have fun!
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Big fan of Brooks Catamount. You can usually find last years models at deep discounts. Great all arounder.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Your 10k time is pretty fast - you can get more racing style trail shoes built short fast trail races . The brooks catamount is an example of that . ( I know this because I’m racing a trail half in July and looking for something !) However you’ll wear the lugs out more quickly on the road hence if it’s basic trail , dry and not technical - and more road - you might be better off just wearing your normal racing shoes and saving a few quid .
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Oh man Catamounts were horrrrrendous for me. I used to run and hike in Cascadia 8s or 9s so when I found them on a good sale I decided to give the Catamounts a try for getting back into trail running after many years off. I could barely walk let alone run a mile and a half without getting the worst shin splints I've ever had. I used to always wear La Sportiva approach shoes for climbing so gave the Prodigios (regular, not Pro) a try and they've been amazing. To OPs question on other gear - no name Amazon shorts with a built in compression boxer ?? no chafing and half the price of the name brands. Carefully husbanding my last two Arc'teryx Velox tees though - still to this day the best hot weather running/hiking/MTBing shirt out there imo and mine are definitely getting a bit threadbare after the 12 years or whatever I've had them. I hope when they give up the ghost I can find something else with a similar ultralight dotted/pucker weave.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Go into a store where you can try on a few options. Brooks makes great options, I’d start with the cascadia and catamount. Something to help guide you (and the sales associate)—you’re looking for something “light trail” but “technical” to help you through the rocks. Something “responsive” and let them know you’re running a race on some mixed terrain. Trail shoes will feel stiffer than your road shoes; there are varying amounts of tread, and that’s what I mean by light. You don’t need a super chunky tread, the suggestion for road-to-trail is this style. Good options besides the Brooks: hoka challenger, saucony endorphin edge, asics fuji lite.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I have a really narrow midfoot and heel. Like a really narrow heel and brooks has the best heel lock down, better than everything else. Even the brands known for having narrow shoes like Salomon and La Sportiva. If brooks road shoes fit you really good I’d try the caldera and catamount. Both last years models can be had for about $100. Caldera for long slow days, catamount for faster. Could be catamount for everything if you like a little bit lower to the ground shoe.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Indeed. E.g. Brooks Cascadia is one of the worst shoes I ever had (for me) which is ranking higher than one of my favorites (Brooks Catamount)
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I had the catamount 2. Great for flat stuff, very snappy. Did a VK in them though and the heel slippage was so bad I thought I was gonna start bleeding from the chafe
r/RunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →Amazing on all types of terrain. Hard rock, mud, hard trail. You name it, Cascadia can do it. It's my big mountain shoe, with Catamount being my daily hard trail lap shoe.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Hello. I come from the same issue. I had major issues with Plantar Fasciitis after running in the Speedcross and S/Lab Speed for many years. My first shoe was the Hoka Speedgoat Evo. That was an epic shoe, but sold out everywhere so quickly I only ever ran in one pair. Since then I’ve tried many similar shoes, looking for great grip, soft and bouncy ride, but good stability as I over-pronate, plus I recently developed osteoarthritisin my big toes. So, I really rate the following: - Hoka Mafate Speed 4. Good all rounder - Salomon S/lab genesis. A little narrow and unstable but speedy and shed mud quickly - La Sportiva Prodigeo Pro - great foam and good grip, lightweight. - Saucony Xodus Ultra - 1 and 3 are pretty good, ignore the 2. - Hoka Tecton X 3 - my go-to race shoe for hard packed trails and gravel I like the Speedgoat, Catamount, Fuji Lite, Ultra Glide too but they all have compromises that the shoes above don’t have in the same way.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I have Brooks Catamount (Both 2 & 3) and I like them a lot. They loose some spring/cushion after a few hundred miles but they still look new. I don’t know that it’s realistic to expect the foam to stay bouncy for five hundred hard miles.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →I wear Brooks Ghosts on road runs.. Brooks Catamounts were a lovely transition to a trail runner. Would definitely recommend. I tried on Brooks Cascadias, but they were a little too bulky for my liking
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I love the Brooks Catamount 2. I’m trying the Catamount 3 right now but will probably end up ordering a few pair of the 2’s to use until they’re nla.
r/Ultralight • View on Reddit →I picked up some Gel Trabucos here recently and love them. Other shoes I have been wearing are xodus ultras, mtn racers and brooks catamount. Fit wise I love them, they feel stable and enough cushion while not being clunky like my catamounts.
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