Altra - Outroad 2

Yeah I was going to suggest the Outroad 2 - if you get on with 0mm drop, they are really good for mixed surface runs. I think the Outroad 3 is a big improvement quality-wise too, but haven't used myself. Haven't had aby issues with the 2 as such but I do think that the foam feels a bit cheap.

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 run in Altras, and for light trail or road/trail mix I use the Altra Outroad 2. No issues so far - light and flexible like a road shoe, but grippy and protected like a trail shoe.

3 pairs - Altra Escalante Racers for short fast runs (like a lunch-time 5k or a Parkrun), Altra Torins for regular/long road runs, and Altra Outroads for trail and trail/road mix. I'm looking into getting a 4th pair for technical trails and I'm considering either the Altra Superior or else the Lone Peak. Or potentially the Topo Pursuit.

Alta outroad 2. I would say it’s a bit better on trails than the road but it’s sold as a trail/road hybrid. But if the trail you are on is not that technical I would just go with a road shoe.

I walk and run in zero drop Altra shoes 100% and have for several years now. I spent more than a year transitioning by running in a mixture of Brooks, then Hoka, then Altras. My trail shoes were the last change I made and even though I'd been running all pavement miles for a while at that point on zero drop the change was very noticeable on trail running. Calf and Achilles soreness galore. I'd never switch back at this point, but take it very slow.

I've got just under 600 miles on my LP6 and that's mostly mountain trail running (Blue Ridge Mountains) and many Spartan races. They lasted me over 2 years and at this point the soles have the most wear with the lugs mostly gone. I've also run 1000 miles over the past couple years across 3-4 pairs of various Altras (Escalante 3 & 4, Paradigm, Outroad) and have not had any wear out early or simply break like that. As you're in the UK I'd look into the LP9+ that is available in your region. I personally cannot wear Topos as the arch support is too high for me, I find them very uncomfortable.

As a zero drop runner I like Altra Outroad 2. I mainly use them for running in the various trails in my neighborhood where I'll be hitting some pavement to/from home and in between some of the trails.

I use Altra Outroads for this purpose. The trails round my way, depending on time of year, aren’t particularly boggy/muddy or technical so the less aggressive grip works well. I have about 2k to run on road at the beginning and end of the run. I’ve used them for scrambling and as approach shoes as well and they’ve held up well.

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 love my Lone Peaks, I don't recommend the Outroads though. Not grippy enough for trail use.

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