Catamount 3

I am on my third pair! Freaking love that shoe, and they are a great performing shoe that doesn't cost a fortune.

I went from the New Balance Hierros to the Brooks Catamount 3, and I like how much ground feel I have with the Catamount. If you're in the US, you can get some pretty good deals on the Catamount 3 instead of the newer Catamount 4, too! I usually get at least 400 miles out of my pairs on some pretty technical trails and feel like they're a good value on a high performing shoe.

The Catamount is a much lighter weight shoe with less cushion. To me, it feels much faster and more nimble. Even though there's less cushion, I've still worn it for 50 mile races with no issues. I like that it's a high performing shoe that is still relatively affordable and I can get a decent amount of miles out of before they start wearing down too much. It also runs pretty well on the road, so it's pretty versatile as a road to trail shoe or just strictly trail. But as others have said, the best shoe for you is the one that fits your feet the best. Find places with good selection or good return policies to see what works best for you!

Second for the catamount 3s. My favorite shoes as of late to run in.

Catamount 3s are great if you can find them. Nordstrom rack had them on a pretty big discount, not sure if that’s still a thing.

For uphill: Scarpa Spin Race - superlight, fast, Vibram outsole. Verry direct and less toe protection for downhills or when you get a bit tired. Scott Supertrac RC 3 - for technical up and downs, mudd, wet blocks wet roots … slim, light and awesome grip and deep lugs. Top upper - a beast! For more runnable terrain i like the la sportiva prodigio. It‘s like a rockershaped running shoe with great cushion under heel and midfoot - great grip! Brooks catamount 3 - great fit and cool in uphill through their plate, fast, agile but I use them just when conditions are dry. Fast shoe.

I checked Amazon and found Catamount 3s for sale. I'd get another pair or two if they are your favorites. I'm on my second pair of Catamount 2s - great shoes.

I love the Brooks Catamount 2. I’m trying the Catamount 3 right now but will probably end up ordering a few pair of the 2’s to use until they’re nla.

I have Brooks Catamount (Both 2 & 3) and I like them a lot. They loose some spring/cushion after a few hundred miles but they still look new. I don’t know that it’s realistic to expect the foam to stay bouncy for five hundred hard miles.

Suprised they went with vibram. In my use of the catamount 3 and the caldera 7 I thought trail tack green was pretty good.

Good to hear that Brooks still has it. Catamount 4 was a big flop, even more coming from the 3 which was a stellar shoe. I would get this Caldera anyday before a Mafate X or something of the sorts.

I have almost 400km on my Catamount 3s and they are my default racer. Light, nimble, protective.

I do very well with Brooks Catamount 3 (the 4s injured me) for my characteristics and preferences.

I have 400km on the pair I bought new and ~50km on a pair I bought with 200km. I rolled my ankle badly with them last weekend though. They are the most stable show I have, they give me too much confidence on technical descents compared to my actual technique.

I have over 400km on version 3. Sold version 4 after 3 runs. Stiff plate, dead foam, injured my calf trying to get some response out of it.