Mount to Coast - H1
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Versatile road-to-trail, but struggles on wet, technical downhills.
- Versatile road-to-trail transitions
- Comfortable for mixed terrain
- Struggles on wet surfaces
- Poor on technical descents
💯try the MRC shoes. Super light and comfortable. Love the 2 zone lacing. Super stoked on both the MTC trail models I’ve gotten recently. H1 is definitely my favorite for mixed runs now, feels so good on road, gravel, even somewhat technical trails. The T1 is amazing for trails and snow. I’ve run mainly in Hoka speedgoats, and Altra Lone peaks for years now. I’d really like to try the Norda 005 and Speedland shoes but I’ll have to find a local shop that carries them.
r/trailrunning →Only got one run in mine, but the Mount to Coast H1s sound like they might fit the bill. If you haven’t done any research on them, it might be worth it to check them out! They’re a great shoe so far and I’ve used them on a trail run yesterday that wasn’t super technical but they performed really well!
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks →I’ve been running in these for a few weeks, mine have around 100 miles on them now and I really like them. My miles have been about 70/30 split between normal trail and rail trail, and the shoes perform well on both. I just picked up a pair of T1s to try as well. Overall stoked with Mount to Coast, but I agree that I would appreciate some different colorways. My husband called the pair of T1s I got “hearing aid brown” 😂
r/ultrarunning →Toe box is fine on H1’s. However, I wear a size 13 and my midfoot arch literally hangs out over the midsole when I’m standing. Like a fat guys belly hanging over their pants. I am really thinking of returning them. Anyone else experience this? My most comfortable shoes are the Altra Olympus 6 and Speedland gs:pdx.
r/trailrunning →I tried the R1 and had similar arch issues as you, returned them before I even ran in them. I have the H1s and can happily report that there is no arch concern. I did go half a size up in the H1 but I also prefer more space vs snug fit, so that may be a personal choice. Only 20 miles in them but I've really enjoyed them so far.
r/RunningShoeGeeks →You’ve literally described Mount to Coast R1 and H1. I have the R1, I’m the same height but 180lb, still on the heavy side. Cant know if they feel comfortable at your weight, but no shoe advertise that anyway. I’d go with these two options but if you try one shoe first, go with the H1 since you might find that it suits you for both road and trail. I know the R1s have an 8mm drop so transitioning from 0mm to 8mm, your hip make a beating. Since you’re going for endurance and long distances, no shoe will spare you legs, you’ll need to be doing strength training, even for your knees.
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • Need help finding a long-distance running shoe for a heavier runner transitioning from barefoot shoes ->I have 50 miles on my H1s and love them. I was a Peg Trail guy in the past but the H1 blows those away IMHO. One of the best midsoles around.
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • Road to trail shoe recommendation ->Mount to Coast H1 comes out Thursday and I’ll be buying them for this exact reason
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • Help me pick out a new pair of light trail/gravel shoes that can work for daily runs as well ->Mount to Coast H1
r/trailrunning • Road to trail shoes for the winter (for the rain and slippery grounds) ->They are great, got 50 miles on mine and love them
r/trailrunning • Road to trail shoes for the winter (for the rain and slippery grounds) ->Good point, I have the H1 as well and that’s great on the trails
r/trailrunning • Wide toe box but NO zero drop recommendations ->This is the exact trainer for this exact requirement, non-technical, fast and flowy gravel.
r/ultrarunning • Race shoes for a flat 100 mile ultra on gravel ->Done a few hundred KM in the H1 now and it is my favourite non technical mountain trail running trainer. The most important things in a trainer to me are durability (I try and put environment first with every decision I make) and fit, i have a fell running background so comfort has never been on my agenda, these trainers have changed how I think about trainers in general. I want to add that they have a foam that uses less fossil fuels in their process and this is what they say about CircleCell. "CircleCELL is the first high performance midsole material to be made of 100% renewable feedstock, including recycled organic waste. Through our state-of-the-art supercritical foaming, CircleCELL offers PEBA-level energy return with almost double PEBA's running lifespan." The reason i'm super excited about this is that if we swapped absolutely every plastic item (including trainers) on the planet, we'd only need to use 1% of our landmass to grow the plants and resources required to make new bioplastics. The upper is made with kevlar fibers in areas that are known to break so they're aiming for durability. Now that i've got the environmental bit out I'll add my 2p. So i've done a few hundred km in them and they are still like brand new. The 2mm tread has been a phenomenal surprise and showing no signs of wear and i've worn these on some technical, dry and rocky trails over the last couple of months. I honestly did not think I could get away with such small tread. I would honestly run a road marathon in these trainers they've been that comfortable and then I also know i've got tread incase i'm hitting some trails or even mountain runs too. The caveat to this is that its been pouring down the last week and the trails have turned in to slop in places and it's only just holding up, but this is on less than 1-2% of my trail run. Wet rocks, loose gravel, pretty much everything i've worn them on has been great, they have surprised me hugely. But I run in Decathlon trainers mostly which use their own sole/tread and i've always found these better than most Vibram soles i've tested (not all though). I have a background in technical mountain/fell running and always worn aggressive trainers for this type of running, which means low stack height. The H1 has the biggest stack height i've ever worn and it has surprised me how well it's felt on technical areas. There is one issue, if i'm absolutely gunning it, think 5-10km mountain race on technical terrain, because of the stack height, i've had one or two moments were I felt a little out of control. I believe if someone doesn't have as quick as feet or a technical mountain running background and they're trying to absolutely fly on a mountain descent that is technical, they may have issues with stability. Given that, for longer slightly slower runs they are absolute weapons on any terrain (minus super wet/muddy) i've tested them on. As I said above, the trainers still feel like new and have been one of the biggest surprise trainers i've worn, but remember, they are literally one of the first high stack/super shoe i've tried that aren't aggressive/low stack fell running trainers, so i have nothing else to compare them too other than my usual trail/fell running trainers i've worn. I am very very impressed with them, even more so because it looks like the durability is there which they're advertising, 2mm lugs are still 2mm and the other environmental processes they're trying give me hope for the industry. They're also a brand new trail running shoe company and have hit the market with their own trainer (in its entirety) and are trying big things that ask less of the planet and new ideas on the trainer such as the double lace system.
r/Ultramarathon • Mount To Coast H1 ->The grip on wet paths, road and smooth rocks has been very good, its been pouring down here in Wales the last couple of weeks and been well and truly tested and I am very very happy.
r/Ultramarathon • Mount To Coast H1 ->These might be edging out the EVO SL as my favorite shoes of the year (and most exciting shoes of the last several years). Feels 85% as bouncy as the EVO SL, but far more stable. Sure, they're heavier than the featherweight EVO SL, but they feel light — especially for a trail shoe with such a durable upper and outsole. I've run some moderate singletrack and had no traction issues on light mud, sand, or wet dirt. Not the most nimble trail shoe and I wouldn't pick it for really technical, rocky/rooty/tight trails, but it doesn't feel like a megastack cruiser and doesn't feel tippy. On roads they just feel like a road shoe. No clip-clop you get with some trail outsoles. I'm most excited to use them as winter road running shoes here in Minneapolis. Should be absolutely perfect for going from packed snow and ice to dry pavement.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • Mount To Coast H1 ->They are a legit hybrid shoe - really working well on both road and trail. They could easily be used as an everyday road runner, and I found they they are stable and performant enough on at least moderate trails. I sized up by a half compared to the R1 - the R1 has a very spacious and rounded toebox. The T1 especially and this H1 a little bit, are tapered somewhat at the front. I have R1 in a 9.5 and the H1 in 10.0 is a great fit. I have T1 in 9.5, but I ideally would also have a 10 due to rubbing on the big toe side. Essentially the R1 is a lot more spacious than both H1 and T1. They feel really like a "regular" shoe - no crazy stack, or super squish, or weird rocker. Great for walking around, running, travel, casual use. Price is very good for what you get. That is my unsponsored analysis as an independent shoe guy! I try many, many shoes and give only unbiased opinions. Hope that helps.
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I’m going to have to agree. Went on a short 5 mile run this morning. Some single track, fire road and mostly sidewalk. 10/10. I have nothing negative to say about this shoe so far. One of the best shoes I’ve had in a long time
r/Ultramarathon • Mount To Coast H1 ->Just walking around on hardwood, I can tell that it isn’t Vibram Mega Grip Lite Base good, but it’s better than most proprietary grips out there. I would say it’s better than Salomon’s Contagrip or whatever they use.
r/Ultramarathon • Mount To Coast H1 ->I have fairly narrow feet as well and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that these weren’t wide to begin with. With the two zone lacing system, you can easily dial in your fit. I don’t think you’ll have an issue.
r/Ultramarathon • Mount To Coast H1 ->I went with my normal size 8 and they were true to size for me
r/Ultramarathon • Mount To Coast H1 ->They are available 9/25. My local store has been selling them though. I was heavily persuaded into these after talking to them.
r/Ultramarathon • Mount To Coast H1 ->Apparently it is 35/29 6mm drop. The toe box is is one of my favorite things about this shoe. Perfect for my feet
r/Ultramarathon • Mount To Coast H1 ->If this is your first foray into trail running shoes, you aren’t really going to go wrong. You wont really know what all you personally need until you put some miles in some. And let’s be honest you are going to end up getting more than one pair as time goes on. Someone mentioned the Hoka Speedgoat. That is a good shoe as a starting test. If you race, you’ll see them everywhere for good reason. They are a good overall and hold up well to most terrain. I would suggest looking into Mount to Coast H1. It is a good blend between road and trail, and durability on Mount to Coast is high (this comes from someone with about 20 trail shoes and 15ish road shoes). I prefer a few more pricey shoes for racing, but to get to know what you need I would get something that you will be able to wear on most terrain, then figure out what specifications you want from there. Welcome to dirt surfing ??
r/trailrunning • Trail Running Shoes ->I tried the R1 and had similar arch issues as you, returned them before I even ran in them. I have the H1s and can happily report that there is no arch concern. I did go half a size up in the H1 but I also prefer more space vs snug fit, so that may be a personal choice. Only 20 miles in them but I've really enjoyed them so far.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • Mount To Coast H1 ->I haven't and do not use inserts. I do feel a little poke in my arch but it hasn't been bothersome. Only 40 miles in them myself with my longest run being a very hilly 10 miler but no issues on my end.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • Mount To Coast H1 ->They feel fine on the road. Outsole is pretty firm so should last a good amount of miles in all terrain scenarios
r/RunningShoeGeeks • Mount To Coast H1 ->As many have said, any shoe will fit the bill for this. I run most of my miles on backroads that are dirt/gravel. Road shoes are perfectly fine and on pea gravel it'll even be more consistent than the backroads I run that can have some chunkier loose rocks, washboard sections and potholes. A hybrid or mild trail shoe could provide a little extra grip if needed but not necessary imo. So use what you always train in and try not to overthink it. I only have 70 miles in the mount to coast h1 but it seems like a very comfortable, versatile shoe. About as soft as I'd want in a shoe. My sister in law loves their P1, so any of their road shoes would also likely do. But if you have a pair of road shoes you love, I wouldn't hesitate taking them to this kind of ultra.
r/ultrarunning • Shoes Suggestions for Ultra on Gravel? ->It's a solid shoe. I have 150 miles on my pair and have enjoyed them through all paces and terrains. It definitely lacks grip like a trail shoe would offer but that was expected. They do great on dirt or back roads which is where a majority of my miles come. I'm showing minimal to no outsole wear so far. I did away with the dual lacing system and just tossed a normal pair of laces in. I also think they run warm and carry a bit of stench.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • Mount to Coast H1: Quiver Killer? ->001s are worth it if you can find them for $150 (I got mine for $100). I was able to stack over 500 miles on them before I retired them to be my golf shoes. I went a full size up and the fit was ok. Not overly spacious but accommodating. They also run very warm but made for a great winter running shoe since they don't let water in (or out). A very boring and firm shoe that just kept going. 005s not worth it. They are light and the upper is more generous than the 001 but the lace bite through the tongue is miserable and the heel cup jabbed into my achilles like a dagger. The midsole was smoked after about 200 miles for me. I'm not big by any means at 5'9" and 170lbs, so the midsole flattening this early left me pretty disappointed. I only got 260 out of them before tossing them in the trash. I logged 100 training miles in them before running a full 100 miler in them. After those 200 miles I tried logging runs as little as 5 miles and rock hits were piercing through the shoe and my feet would kill me afterwards. So it's hard for me to recommend or justify them at their insane price tag of $325. For half the cost, the Mount to Coast H1 seems like a superior buy in almost every aspect. Heck I ran my latest 100 miler in a pair of cheap ($80) Merrell Nova 4s and they were an excellent shoe. A brand that gets slept on in the trail running space.
r/Ultramarathon • Norda Shoes ->I normally take a size 9 to 91/2 (UK) in Saucony, Nike, and Addidas. I have a 9 1/2 in Inov8 and they are too small! My feet are not really long but I have a wide forefoot. I got these in 9 in these H1s and they feel quite roomy.
r/Ultramarathon • Mount To Coast H1 ->Congrats on your training and upcoming race! Sometimes you can get away with your road shoes on mixed roads but March in NJ might be wet/muddy/slippery, so you might want some shoes that have lugs and a bit more grip. Mount to Coast H1 is a hybrid shoe, you can also look at the Terrex line from Adidas if you like Adidas fits, or La Sportiva prodigio pro if you're ok with spending more money. You'll want to prioritize stability so you don't roll your ankle over rocks and roots.
r/Ultramarathon • New to ultras or running? Ask your questions about shoes, racing or training in our weekly Beginner's Thread! ->Did you have any arch pain the first few miles with the H1s? And did you try with inserts? Only 8 miles in but my arches are not happy.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →Apparently it is 35/29 6mm drop. The toe box is is one of my favorite things about this shoe. Perfect for my feet
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →no worries on the questions. no snow testing yet. where I live its a hit or miss if we get snow. just tested on road, mountains, dirt trails, and a few technical sections. no rain testing either
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →Mount to coast H1, best shoes for that kind of terrain.
r/ultrarunning • View on Reddit →If this is your first foray into trail running shoes, you aren’t really going to go wrong. You wont really know what all you personally need until you put some miles in some. And let’s be honest you are going to end up getting more than one pair as time goes on. Someone mentioned the Hoka Speedgoat. That is a good shoe as a starting test. If you race, you’ll see them everywhere for good reason. They are a good overall and hold up well to most terrain. I would suggest looking into Mount to Coast H1. It is a good blend between road and trail, and durability on Mount to Coast is high (this comes from someone with about 20 trail shoes and 15ish road shoes). I prefer a few more pricey shoes for racing, but to get to know what you need I would get something that you will be able to wear on most terrain, then figure out what specifications you want from there. Welcome to dirt surfing ??
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →i’ve put 300 miles on my H1s. i find the T1 toe box to be a bit narrower. i absolutely love the H1s - its the only shoe i wear now. i have a wide forefoot and narrow heel and the toe box is perfect. much better than my topo mountain racer 3s imo.
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →Just walking around on hardwood, I can tell that it isn’t Vibram Mega Grip Lite Base good, but it’s better than most proprietary grips out there. I would say it’s better than Salomon’s Contagrip or whatever they use.
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →I’m going to have to agree. Went on a short 5 mile run this morning. Some single track, fire road and mostly sidewalk. 10/10. I have nothing negative to say about this shoe so far. One of the best shoes I’ve had in a long time
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →I have the older version of this shoe. I thought they were near perfect, until it rained. Besides retaining what seemed like a liter of water, they immediately began to stink to high heaven. Things have never been the same.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →i was given a pair at cocodona. ive put over 200 miles on them since then and i am still obsessed. the dual lacing system is crucial for me on long runs. the t1s are also awesome when you need more traction and they have drain plugs but i still prefer the h1s overall.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →You’ve literally described Mount to Coast R1 and H1. I have the R1, I’m the same height but 180lb, still on the heavy side. Cant know if they feel comfortable at your weight, but no shoe advertise that anyway. I’d go with these two options but if you try one shoe first, go with the H1 since you might find that it suits you for both road and trail. I know the R1s have an 8mm drop so transitioning from 0mm to 8mm, your hip make a beating. Since you’re going for endurance and long distances, no shoe will spare you legs, you’ll need to be doing strength training, even for your knees.
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →Arch feels not great on my right foot (left totally fine) standing and walking it disappears running. Was hoping for a walking and running shoe to travel with but it’s only a running shoe for me. I wish it was a bit wider in the midfoot my arch is kinda hanging over the sole..
r/RunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →Just FYI, the lug depth of the ATR is 1.5mm vs the H1’s 2mm. It’s not a huge difference, both fall into the category of “road to trail” or gravel shoes. Neither are going to be suitable at all for technical stuff, and neither are going to be bad on gravel trails / fire roads / dirt roads etc. I’d go for what fits best as they are both awesome shoes with awesome foams.
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →the T1s have better grip but i still prefer my H1s overall. the grip still holds up pretty well for technical bits.
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →They are available 9/25. My local store has been selling them though. I was heavily persuaded into these after talking to them.
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →this my first experience with PEBA, and the H1 feels tuned for snappy responsiveness and minimal weight, with a firmer, more performance-driven ride. it seems to be less about plush softness or cushy comfort, and more about durability and efficiency. that said, they’re still very comfortable, and I haven’t had any performance fade after 300+ miles
r/RunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →The grip on wet paths, road and smooth rocks has been very good, its been pouring down here in Wales the last couple of weeks and been well and truly tested and I am very very happy.
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →Congrats on your training and upcoming race! Sometimes you can get away with your road shoes on mixed roads but March in NJ might be wet/muddy/slippery, so you might want some shoes that have lugs and a bit more grip. Mount to Coast H1 is a hybrid shoe, you can also look at the Terrex line from Adidas if you like Adidas fits, or La Sportiva prodigio pro if you're ok with spending more money. You'll want to prioritize stability so you don't roll your ankle over rocks and roots.
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →I’d look at the mount to coast either R1 or the new H1. I run a lot of gravel in my R1’s
r/ultrarunning • View on Reddit →I have 50 miles on my H1s and love them. I was a Peg Trail guy in the past but the H1 blows those away IMHO. One of the best midsoles around.
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →They are great, got 50 miles on mine and love them
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →after 300 miles - the foam still feels perfect. the energy return is awesome. definitely my favorite shoe.
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →Just got a pair of those as well, definitely in the same tier of feel as the evo sl, but much better oriented to daily training on different terrains
r/RunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →np. yes you can pick up the pace in the h1 like the evo sl and its just as fun. from most reviews I saw people sized down because of the wide toe box but I kept my same size as the evo sl and they fit me great
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →The H1 are a great versatile pair of shoes. But yah, the arch could be adjusted by a millimeter or 2. Same issue in the R1. Right foot is fine. Left arch is painful no matter if it's stock sole, Superfeet or Curex insoles. Hey MTC, if you're reading this, please fix this minor issue.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →Mount to Coast H1 and it’s not even close
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →cody poskin wore 1 pair of the h1s for the cocodona 250 and got 8th place. hes about to use them for the ultra gobi 400KM. i got a pair when i paced him for cocodona. they more than capable for ultra distances!
r/RunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →I have fairly narrow feet as well and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that these weren’t wide to begin with. With the two zone lacing system, you can easily dial in your fit. I don’t think you’ll have an issue.
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →Their midsole feel is incredible to me. So light and pleasant under foot.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →I got a pair of Mountains to Coast H1s and the fit is good. You can separately adjust the tightness of the forefoot and midfoot independently on all their shoes. I also found I get a more consistent fit between different shoe brands by using the EU size rather than the US size.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →They are a legit hybrid shoe - really working well on both road and trail. They could easily be used as an everyday road runner, and I found they they are stable and performant enough on at least moderate trails. I sized up by a half compared to the R1 - the R1 has a very spacious and rounded toebox. The T1 especially and this H1 a little bit, are tapered somewhat at the front. I have R1 in a 9.5 and the H1 in 10.0 is a great fit. I have T1 in 9.5, but I ideally would also have a 10 due to rubbing on the big toe side. Essentially the R1 is a lot more spacious than both H1 and T1. They feel really like a "regular" shoe - no crazy stack, or super squish, or weird rocker. Great for walking around, running, travel, casual use. Price is very good for what you get. That is my unsponsored analysis as an independent shoe guy! I try many, many shoes and give only unbiased opinions. Hope that helps.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Good point, I have the H1 as well and that’s great on the trails
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →+1 to this. Great all-purpose shoe. Nice materials, lightweight, responsive.
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →got the h1’s a little over a month ago because I was looking for a trail shoe similar to the evo sl and it felt just like it. I was more amazed on how good it felt in both trail and road conditions. def dont regret my purchase and ive seen many trail runners use one pair for their whole ultra race
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →I went with my normal size 8 and they were true to size for me
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →Mount to Coast H1 comes out Thursday and I’ll be buying them for this exact reason
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →i got a pair at cocodona. ask me anything! i love them.
r/RunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →Mount to Coast is definitely on the rise. They have done a ton or marketing lately. Great shoes—very durable with great foam. Highly recommend the H1
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →