The North Face Vectiv £185
From wood, to canvas, leather and far beyond, shoe design, technology and performance have long been at the core of running. And now, trail running can move one more step up that performance ladder, with carbon-plated shoes.
For the past couple of years, the C-word has played a significant role in road running, with times improving at an incredible rate. Low 27 minutes for a 10k will no longer cut it as an amazing men’s performance, while 5min miling for all 26 of them consecutively is what’s currently required to be the best woman marathon runner. Amazing stuff. Trail shoes, however, have seemingly been reluctant to join the party. After all, out and out times aren’t what we’re about. We need more protection, more cushioning,…