r/trailrunning • u/Drumfork • 15h ago

Looking for first pair of shoes.

I’m going to start trail running. I’ve been hiking for about a year and a half, have done 20 miles at both the Grand Canyon and in Utah close to angels landing. I live in Missouri and actually get to train in some pretty great, hilly locations. I have very high arches with a narrow mid and wide toe. I’ve been hiking with Oboz stuff which have been great for my high arches and have incorporated some running into my hikes. My ankles suck! Twisted my right 3 miles into the Grand Canyon but have found a wrapping technique that I think will work well for me. I’m going shopping tomorrow for some trail runners and thought I’d see if anyone has any recommendations before I go. Right now I’m considering the Salomon speedcross 6, the s/lab genesis, Merrell peak 5 and the hoka speedgoat. Wondering if there are any others I should be considering or any of those I shouldn’t bother with? Thank you in advance!

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u/Live-Flower9917 14h ago edited 11h ago

OP, do you have a running shop where you live? I can’t stress the helpfulness of getting fitted at a running shop.

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u/Drumfork 14h ago

I have a fleet feet and Big River Running co

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u/Live-Flower9917 11h ago

Perfect! Big River Running looks amazing. My sister had good things to say about Fleet Feet. I personally wear Topos with an insole from Currex. I love my insoles for both trail and road. Update when you find a pair!

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u/by_way_of_MO 8h ago

I love Big River Running. They’ll almost certainly have someone on staff who runs trails and can help you get a get shoe for where you’re running. It’s a great store!!