Customer Reviews

Montrail Men's Rockridge Trail Running Shoe,Thunderbird Red/Tiger,10 M US

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
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I looked at a number of different trail shoes but decided on this one from Montrail. Their shoes fit me well in the past so it felt like less of a chance ordering this one without trying it on first. The shoes fit great. My first test run was an 18-mile trail run. I had zero issues.

Having passed that test, I used them for this year's Leadville 100 trail run. The only issue I had was a small hot spot on my pinky toe at mile 40. A little duct tape prevented that from becoming a blister. These shoes really gave me confidence on the downhills. No one passed me while I descended from Hope Pass to Twin Lakes -- not bad for a Detroit guy, but much credit goes to the shoes. They really hooked up and felt stable.

I was initially concerned that the rock guard did not cover the heel, but that was not a problem.

Overall, I can recommend them for easy, short trail runs as well as 100-milers through the Rocky's.

I usually run in NB 1226 because I need the extra cushioning. Now I run a little over 20 miles per week on gravel roads and my feet were killing me from stepping on the pointed and uneven rocks. These Montrail shoes are surprisingly light weight, much less than the NB, but do a great job protecting your feet from all the sharp edges. The rock shield works like a champ, but is still flexible and does not make the shoe overly rigid. I would never run in them on hard surgfaces like asphalt or concrete because they lack the cushioning of the NB, but for sharp or uneven surfaces they are awesome.

I just started running consistently this last year, so I don't have a lot of experience with running shoes. I do have an indoor pair of Nike Frees which I like, but for outdoors, I use the Montrail Rockridge trail shoes. In my opinion, the Rockridge trail shoes are more comfortable than the Nike Frees, but they are slightly heavier and the bottom has rubber, which makes the Rockridge shoes harder. However, the whole reason I bought these is because outdoor terrain is less forgiving than an indoor/outdoor track. These shoes feel comfortable on grass, gravel, and anything not paved/cemented. When I run on cement they feel a little stiff, but I prefer to run on the earth next to the sidewalk. These shoes are designed for trails, and from what I can tell, they hold up well. I would recommend these shoes to anyone who is looking for an outdoor trail running shoe. I gave a 5-star review because they are excellent for what they are designed for. I would not buy these for running on cement/pavement, but like I said, they are designed as trail shoes.

I'm a size 10 and ordered a size 10 which fit great. I usually don't order shoes online because I don't know how they will fit. But this really worked out. I can't wear shoes that have a high arch. Thankfully, these do not.

This is a top-notch shoe which is lightweight, fits well, and above all has an outstanding outersole. I got these to prevent slipping on trails. They work great. The shoe has many isolated "cleats" of rubber which enables the sole to grab the earth with ease. If you've ever slipped on some pebbles or loose dry earth you know how unpleasant that can be, and you can easily get hurt too. This shoe prevents that.

This shoe is made for the trail. It grips VERY well on grass and rooted areas. I would recommend this shoe for everything outdoors unless you're going in the water. The "cleats" and Trail Guard on the front of the shoe was what sold me as well as the decent price. Breathability is great. The sole is pretty stiff and if your legs are sore at all then don't expect these shoes to provide any comfort. These shoes are a medium on practicality: not very good in the extremes and not very good on flat pavement. Don't buy these shoes if you are willing to spend $90-$150 because there are way better shoes out there; ones that are waterproof, tougher, and more COMFORTABLE. It works best on mild trails and while cycling.

i have been a faithful buyer and wearer of nike pegasus road and trail running shoes for three decades but their recent trail running shoes made in china are terrible so i had to find a replacement, after spending a couple of days online i found these and bought a pair, they are very comfortable but rugged, they take pretty much anything a rough trail through the woods will throw at them, the price is reasonable, actually cheaper than nike pegasus, the treads underneath really grip and absorb the bumps in the road, much better than nike, the treads on my nikes wore down to nothing and started to peel off, the rockridge has a much more durable looking tread but i do have to wear them for a few more months to really tell, overall rockridge is very good shoe, i ordered two more pair in case they sell out at amazon, after comparison shopping between several sellers, amazon had the best price

Hey, these shoes only cost $75...with that said, they are a solid choice for the money...they are not as comfy as the Brooks Men's Cascadia 5 Trail Running Shoes that I got thru EMS for $100, but they have a firmer feel. They took me a while to get used to, whereas the Brookes are the kind of trail running shoe that once you put it on, you almost dont want to take them off. The Montrails do have a more aggressive sole and they do grip well on rocks etc. Overall, if I had it to do over again I would buy another pair of the Brooks, short and sweet.

Nice and comfy shoes, worth every cents even with the international shippment ... as I can't get the size in my country, I've to ship it all the way.