
Mount to Coast
H1
Versatile road-to-trail, but struggles on wet, technical downhills.

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When did they discontinue the Divide? I saw it on their site a few months ago. Actually, I think the Divide 5 is a bargain of a shoe for its price. Excellent shoe for easy trails. And if one suffers from Achilles tendonosis, the high drop on them is a lifesaver…
In the main I am a running around the block on pavements girly but they do get very slippery at this time of year so I completely get where you’re coming from! I normally wear Brooks Ghost but found they were lacking grip in wetter conditions so I also got a pair of Brooks Divide, which are a lightweight trail shoe and they’ve been just the ticket.
Brooks Divides, been using the 3's and 5's with zero issues.
There are no stability trail shoes. I do great in Brooks Cascadias and Brooks Divides.
I really liked my Brooks Divide but I haven’t seen a new shoe released. I hope they still make them.
At this stage I do not understand why people do not have at least one pair of trail runners, I have several and wear them 90% of the time. Did 2 weeks hols last year bringing only my Brooks trail runners in black. Recent 3 wk trip Hoka trail runners and absolutely perfect but it was Spain so bit drier than Ireland. Have gortex ones but find them sweaty and slow to dry. I would say borrow or steal the $150 for non waterproof trail runners and if they get wet you have the Chelsea boots.(assume you are in the US would highly recommend the Brooks trail runners) Actually for most trips trail runners and a second light packable shoes would be the answer to many similar questions here. Plus we do sell shoes here and from my experience trail runners are comfy straight out of the box.
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Mount to Coast
H1
Versatile road-to-trail, but struggles on wet, technical downhills.

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T1
Lightweight, cushioned; but lacing and underfoot protection are issues.

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