Outroad

I got a pair of the older outroads by searching google for discounted altras. Their older models are still out there if you’re worried about the new ones. They’re my 2nd pair.

Once I found Altras, I haven't been able to go to anything else. I have ridiculously wide feet and Altras are the only zero drop shoe I've tried that has a toe box that's wide enough to not cause damage to my feet on my runs and hikes. I'm currently using the Outroad 3 and really like them. Most of my Altras get around 700km before I replace them (around 430 miles), which is good enough for me.

Depends on how much cushion you want, the heel drop but it all depends on what is causing the knee pain. I used to have knee pain with Hokas and the low drop shoes fixed that. Altra FWD version version for trail or the Outroad 3 which is a hybrid shoe for road and easy trails. If you switch to Altra you’ll need some time to acclimate to the low drop and your calf muscles will need some strength work.

I am on the opposite side of the spectrum but in my search I have found a couple of things that might suit you.Altra has a hybrid shoe named the Outroad that has good cushion. Mount to Coast is also coming out with a road to trial show named H1 in September. That looks like it checks all your boxes. I would also recommend the Norda 03. It is really a good Road to Trail show. That is what Inise in the winter betweny road and local trail

Altra Outroad are good for this if you get on with zero drop. They are great value and good all-rounders, my complaints are they are a little heavy and run hot in summer. In the past I've used the Inov8 Trailfly g270 for these mixed surface runs too, probably a nicer shoe than the Altras in terms of build quality and feel, but won't have enough cushion for many. No idea what the new replacement model is like. Craft shoes worth checking out, I haven't tried myself but they have an emphasis on road to trail. I think some models have outsoles by Vittoria bike tires which is cool. Reviews often say the uppers aren't great though. The other one could be the Inov8 Roadfly. I have seen mentioned a few reviews that they have a decent enough grip for light trails (like 2mm) and I'll likely get these to replace my Outroads.

I run with Altra Outroads, which is a hybrid shoe. It's responsive enough on the roads but still feels grippy on trails.

I use Altra Outroad as my daily shoe since most of my running is a mix of light trail and road. Other than a little extra weight, it’s a perfectly serviceable road shoe, with a little extra traction and sole durability.

I do a lot of hybrid runs and have never really found a hybrid shoe that I love (I liked the Altra outroads a lot but their durability was pretty bad, although to be fair, I haven't tried the newer model) but the Pegasus trails hit the sweet spot for me. They are definitely sufficient for moderate trails and can be pushed if you're just a little careful to handle some relativity technical stuff and handle Road well enough. They really excel on gravel.

I had 3 pairs of superiors shred apart on the upper on both inside and outside just above where it connects to the base of the shoe. Same for 3 pairs of outroads. I've never had a non altra showle do this. They all died at under 250km. I have ~1800 km on a pair of nordas right now, and ~700 and 400 on a couple pairs of Topo mt5s. Ive put over 1000km on each of the last 3 pairs of topo phantoms I have had. I have a pair of timps and they have held up well, and the paradigm 4 was an amazing altra shoe. Altra is absolutely hit and miss and this topic comes up a ton. It isnt and OP thing. Its an altra thing.

Altra, I have the Olympus 5 (probably too padded for you) and the Outroad (great lightly padded road/trail hybrid) I wear a mix of Altra and Xero

Hoka Challenger 7 in all black. Designed specifically for roads and trails. If you're accustomed to very low or zero drop, the Altra Outroad is a true road to trail shoe.

Altra Outroad is specifically designed for this type of running if you can tolerate the zero drop. If you need some drop, check out Brooks Divide, Hoka Challenger, and Solomon Sense Ride. Others have mentioned the Pegs and Saucony Rides. I've run in Hoka and Saucony and loved both for their versatility. Great for running in sloppy conditions in the fall and winter.

Hi, check out Asics Novablast 5 TR, Hoka Challenger 7, Salomon Sense Ride 5, and Altra Outroad. These are reliable options that provide enough versatility for use on light trails and roads. The Altra Outroad is specifically designed to be a road to trail shoe, but it is a zero drop shoe. If you haven't run low or zero drop shoes, it takes time to transition to running in them. Novablasts is the same bouncy cushioned road shoe but with a trail outsole pattern that can handle both. The Challenger 7 is smooth on pavement and also good for gravel and dirt paths. These two sound like a good fit from what you described about the course.