RunToTheFinish

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About the Author

Aimee Morey

I'm a chemist who has solved most of my work and life problems out on a trail somewhere. I signed up for my first marathon in college not knowing how long a marathon was and have been an avid runner for the last twenty years. I typically run 30-35 miles a week chasing my two German Shorthaired Pointers, Sam and Bert, hence my well known instagram @runningwithsam

Aimee Morey

The North Face Offtrail Ultra Review | A Technical Trail Shoe Ready for Big Miles

The North Face Offtrail Ultra is built for technical trails and big elevation days. We tested its grip, cushioning, fit, and integrated gaiter to see how it performs when the…

Mount to Coast M1 Review: An Ultra Running Shoe for Milder Trails

The Mount to Coast M1 is built for ultra distances with supportive cushioning that shines on long, runnable trails, but technical terrain reveals its limitations.

Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak | Doesn’t Feel Like a Road Shoe in Disguise

The Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak is an elite trail racing shoe designed specifically for off road performance, not a road racing shoe adapted for the trails.

The North Face VECTIV Pro 3 Review | Dual Carbon Plates, Big Speed, But Not Quite Perfect

Can 2 carbon plates improve performance? There are some hits and misses with the entirely redesigned The North Face Vective Pro 3.

Saucony Peregrine 16 Review | The Goldilocks of Trail Running Shoes

The go to fast, sturdy, perfectly cushioned trail shoe has gotten some updates. The Saucony Peregrine 16 will remain high on our go to list.

Craft Xplor 2 Review | Gravel Biking For Your Feet

Craft Xplor 2 is a fantastic shoe for runners who love spending some time offroad and on pavement. They took the learnings of a gravel bike!

Hoka Mafate 5 Review | Trail Plushness We Can Get Behind

When Hoka said plush they meant plush with the Mafate 5.  With the first update to Hoka’s trail franchise since 2022, the Hoka Mafate 5 came out as a solid…

Nike Terra Kiger 10 Review | Lacking Versatility, But Not Speed

If you prefer less cushion for fast, short trail days the Nike Terra Kiger 10 has you covered and we trust the grip and performance.

Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 Review | Cushion with Max Traction

The biggest thing we want from our trail shoes is traction and Saucony has upgraded that here! The Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 is comfort and security.

Brooks Catamount 4 Review | Fast and Technical

Do you need a carbon plated trail running shoe? You might, especially if it protects from rocks and has traction! Brooks Catamount 4 review is in

Brooks Caldera 8 Review | Comfort on the Trails

Looking for a shoe to provide comfort while running hours on the trails? The search is over with the updated Brooks Caldera 8!

Craft Pure Trail X Review | Impressive Flexibility For Technical Runners

When you need grip, a great rock plate and not something overly cushioned the Craft Pure Trail x is ready to run.