Mount to Coast - T1

Plus one for MTC. I actually really appreciate the separate lacing so that you can have a wider toe box area (and even let it out if you are swelling a lot) and still have good lockdown with the top lacing. I have a few hundred miles on a par of R1 and still under 100 on my T1, but I'm liking them so far

I have the Mount to Coast T1 and have run perhaps 25 miles in them in the past couple of weeks. They're my first peba trail shoe and honestly they feel great. The upper feels like it provides a ton of support, the outsole is excellent and the midsole is just perfect. I've had the R1 for a long time - if these last half as long as them, they'll still be incredible value. Haven't tried the other two, sorry!

I also have AP5 and can confirm this. This is literally my only complaint for this shoe. I wish the foam was a little more responsive and comfortable. Other than that it checks every single other box. I did pick up the new Mount 2 Coast T1 and it is now my new favorite (if you remove the trash lacing system and replace with traditional lacing). They do not have a rock plate but I run in an extremely cheese grater rock style area and haven't had an issue with any rocks impacting my feet. The foam is next level. So bouncy and comfortable. Grip is also very good and the upper is comfortable. I can tell they will work great for sessions with a lot of time on feet.

Topo Ultraventure are great, but also Mount to Coast T1, which are much more like the Speedgoat 5. Ran in there yesterday and plenty of cushion and room, but still light and nimble.

I only got 180mi on my Peregrine 15s before the inside stitching around the heel split and the shoe lost all of it's structure. SG5s also didn't last long for me (the upper splits where it meets the midsole), but were great for the first 200mi. I'm onto Mount To Coast T1s and enjoying the combination of toe box width, traction, and stability (despite being a decent stack height of PEBA).. will report back on the longevity in a couple months.

I have 200 miles on the Tomir 2s and a few runs in the Mount to Coast T1. For me, the Tomir 2s are durable medium stack shoes for runs up to around 20 miles-marathon and do uphills well. The T1s are high cushion (but not max) light, and fast. T1 cushioning is softer than Tomir 2's but not overly so like in a road shoe. I haven't used the T1 enough to say anything on durability. I like them both but they don't overlap as much in category. If I had to pick 1 I would go for the T1 because I prefer a higher stack/cushion

Check out the Saucony Xodus Ultra 3, Topo MTN Racer or Pursuit at a store. If you're feeling more adventurous, the Mount to Coast T1 is worth a look. I liked their R1 road shoe so I gave the T1 a shot. Maybe 20 miles in them so far but they are grippy, cushioned, and fast feeling when I pick up the pace. The split lacing system is a bit odd but you can swap them for laces you have lying around. The cushioning is relatively bouncy so if I run fast/hard downhill and stomp on a sharp rock I will feel it as if I were running in a medium stack shoe without a plate, but otherwise the T1 is what the Speedgoat (former long time user here with several pairs of 3s, 4s, and Evo) and MTN Racer should aspire to be.

Same thing for me when trying the Speedgoat 6, tongue was too short and the shoes felt a bit short around my ankles. Wearing thicker socks or applying some tape to where the tongue digs in relieved the issue, but the shoe was otherwise a touch too narrow for me. I have ~50 miles in the Mount to Coast T1 and it's the relatively light weight, medium-high stack, comfortable toe box having shoe I wanted out of Hoka and Topo.

Mount to Coast T1 is worth a look. I only have a few runs so far and can't say much, but to me it checks the boxes of high cushion, high grip, low drop, wide toe box, lightweight, and fast feeling without any tradeoffs. In other words, the Speedgoat but wider, or the MTN Racer but faster. The only thing of potential concern so far is the lacing: the lacing near the toes is separate from the rest of the lacing and they use speed laces similar to Salomon. I generally prefer regular laces and want to be able to use heel lock lacing.

I have >60 miles in them and the more I use them, the more I like them. I was wearing Hoka, Topo, and Saucony before. I like the toebox width, it fits my feet whereas Hoka is a smidge narrow. Also like how it's well cushioned, lightweight, and the midsole foam is just about right for me. Not unstable for me at all. Kind of reminds me of a better fitting Speedgoat Evo. I wanted a high stack-ish cushion shoe that was still light weight, fit my feet, and had good traction. No other shoe that I tried across Speedgoat 6, Timp, Topo, Saucony, etc. checked all my boxes as well as the T1. MTC did fantastic work bringing this to market. Haven't had issues with the speed laces loosening yet but I have normal shoe laces ready to go if they do.

I have ~80 miles in my T1, had many pairs of Lone Peaks 2.5-5. The T1 is one of my favorite shoes ever across Saucony XU2, Endorphin Edge, Endorphin Speed, Hoka Speedgoats, Topo Ultraventure 1 and 3s MTN Racers, Pursuit, and Timps that I've worn over the past 6 years. It just fits my feet, great traction, good cushioning, still light and can pick up the pace. The above shoes always presented some tradeoffs for me between fit (Speedgoats too narrow), traction (Saucony outsole not as sticky, also lost chunks, Timps just had too little outsole), and weight/energy/performance (seemed to struggle picking up the pace in Topos). T1 has it all for me so far, though durability remains to be seen at just 80 miles. Not sure on how the T1 fits vs Altra mens wide, you might order the mens T1. Mount to coast shoes are wider than most shoes but I would say closer to Topo than Altra. You could probably break out the tape measure, get some hard measures and photos with it with your current shoes and send to Mount to Coast to see if they fit.

Really enjoying my Mount to Coast T1s. Acceptably light, good cushion, great traction, generous fit for my feet. Have <100 miles so can't say much on durability. Only potential issue are the speed lace system. Some users reported that loosened on them, but hasn't happened for me. You can remove them and swap with regular laces. Also kind of lacks high eyelets around the ankle for heel lock lacing that other shoes have, but not a biggie for me. Previously ran in Speedgoats, Altra, Saucony, and Topo, if the T1s hold up then I will likely get another pair of them.

The toe box is wide and fits me well. It isn't Altra wide and not as rounded at the front end as Topo's UV3-4. If Altra is still a tight fit then I'm not sure the T1 will work.

I've had the Achilles/ankle chafing issue you mentioned with the Olympus with many shoes. I preapply some leukotape and bring some extra around my chapstick if needed. Use benzoin if needed, I used to do a full ankle leukotape wrap since the front, sides, and Achilles would chafe for me and it stick on for many days. Not the ideal one and done solution but works for me. Topo Pursuit worked well for me. Too early to tell on durability, but I'm really liking my Mount to Coast T1s since they have a good fit for me, pretty light for a medium to high cushion shoe (I would call it high cushion but (a) you used the olympus and (b) it hikes and runs faster like a medium shoe for me), protective underfoot, and Vibram Megagrip outsole.

Was gonna say I did a demo of the T1’s last week and they were super roomy (and comfy)!

I think Topo is the most common direct replacement. Still a wide toe box and you have more options as far as drop is concerned. I would also suggest Mount to Coast. I have used the R1 as a gravel shoe. I enjoy the T1, but not as much as the R1. I hear great things about the H1, which is kinda the best of both worlds, but I haven’t gotten to try them yet.

I should have added that I currently have the MtC T1 and i'm loving them, but only done 100km so cant say how they are for durability. Going from their road shoes though, they should be right up there and im hoping for at least 1400km out of them.

Mount to Coast T1 and Topo are now the go-tos for wider toe boxes and 0-4mm drop and apparently have much much better durability. We're now averaging over 2 posts a month about Altra durability issues, time to move on folks.

From my experience testing multiple Topo trainers over the last 2 years and comparing them to Altras, they feel just as wide and i've heard the exact same said by every person who went from Altra to Topo and had no issues. The Mount to Coast T1 also has an adjustable toe box unlike the Altra or Topo. Full stop.

It took me awhile to figure the shoes out, but once I got the proper insole and switch the laces, they have become my go to long distance shoe. I’ve used the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro’s for my short distance mountain races and the MTC T1 for my long distance runs and races. I just finished RRR 50 in them, and they handle every element I ran into great, my feet were me tired or sore, zero black blue toe nails. I also PR’d by an 1h30min, 6th overall female and 1st in the Masters. Previous shoe was the Hoka Tecton.

Topo are roomier for sure ill say for me the t1 toe box feel like a wide hoka but certainly not as roomier than the ultraventure or mtn racer. But I’m 2E and they’re enough wide for me.

i was given a pair at cocodona. ive put over 200 miles on them since then and i am still obsessed. the dual lacing system is crucial for me on long runs. the t1s are also awesome when you need more traction and they have drain plugs but i still prefer the h1s overall.

the h1 is a lighter, more versatile with moderate cushioning and protection that feels softer and more connected on smoother surfaces. the t1 is a stiffer, more rugged trail shoe with reinforced uppers, deeper vibram lugs, and more structured cushioning that sacrifices plushness for durability and protection on technical terrain. it also has drain plugs. i tend to wear the h1s more for versatility but the t1s definitely shred.

That’s super helpful insight, thanks for sharing! I’ve had a similar experience with the Lone Peaks and Speedgoats losing rebound quicker than I’d like. Interesting that you’re finding the Timp 5’s Ego Max firmer but longer lasting—that lines up with what others have told me too. I haven’t logged miles in the Mafate Speed 4 yet, but I’ve heard a lot of good things. And totally agree on the Zegama 2—the heel cup/sock liner setup is such a weird miss for an otherwise solid shoe. Which shoe are you leaning toward trying next? I'm going to be trying out the T1 by Mount to Coast coming up.

Yes, I picked up a pair of T1s - giving them some time and more miles. I get it with the Hoka Mafate Speeds—sometimes the discount colors are just too hard to pass up, I have more pairs of ugly Mach 5s than I will admit because I wasn't a fan of 6s. How does the MS5 feel compared to the MS4?

Has anyone here tried the Mount to Coast T1 yet? I’ve put in some miles in them and I’m still figuring out how they compare to the bigger brands. So far they feel solid for longer runs, but I’m curious how others are finding things like toe box, cushion over longer distances, overall durability. I don’t see a ton of chatter about Mount to Coast, so I’d love to hear from anyone else who’s tested them out—good or bad. I made a review video breaking down the pros, cons, and who this shoe is really best suited for. If you’re interested, you can check it out here: [https://youtu.be/gAisE5bpkuo](https://youtu.be/gAisE5bpkuo)

Yes, that upper lacing loosening seems to be a common quirk, I experienced that as well. They really shine on steep, technical trails—I’ve noticed the same. Having a backup pair definitely gives peace of mind! How do you feel they compare to other shoes you’ve run in on similar terrain?

My foot width is normal so I haven’t seen an issue with the midfoot width. These aren’t as wide as the Altra Olympus 275.

They’re a little bit more narrow than some of my other trail running shoes like the Olympus 275 by Altra, even though the tow box is wider it’s not as wide as the 275. My feet are probably more typical width so I haven’t seen an issue, but I can definitely see how that can be for others.

I agree with your assessment on the T1 being superior to Hokas. I’ve run in both and the T1 is overall better, and yes the grip is very good.

Yeah, the first drop went quick, I you do end up grabbing a pair later on, I think you’ll like them. They’ve held up really well for me and feel solid over longer miles. Definitely worth keeping on your radar when you’re ready to replace your current shoes.

Personally I like the T1 the most out of the 3. Tomir 2 are comfy but the laces are too thin and feels more like crunch than cushion on certain terrain and the rocker is just a bit too forward for comfortable paces. Norda 001 have the best lacing fit for that I’ve ever experienced on a trail shoe, but the midsole is hard and jarring on long runs. Mount to Coast T1 are much softer and bouncier; they have a nice, wide toebox, and feel lighter than the Norda and Nnormal, but I found the dual laces to be far too long, so I tried tying a knot in the opposite end from the lace pull, but ended up swapping over to the laces instead.

I love the T1! Light, bouncy, grippy, a joy to wear. Mine get bogged with sweat in this summer heat. That said, I have not reached for another pair of shoes since I purchased them, and I typically rotate between 2 or 3 pairs of good weather shoes and 2 pairs of bad weather shoes.

They are my current favorite! They aren’t incredibly wide but they do have a generous toebox and I like these quick laces better than Salomon’s.

When it comes to footwear (and really most things in running), it's important to note that everything works for somebody, but nothing works for everybody. There is no "best" and things that you need to prioritize may not be what someone else needs to prioritize. Similarly, some people are highly sensitive to shoe choice while others can seemingly get on fine with anything. It's really all over the board when it comes to shoes. >What’s your current rotation and why? For road, Adidas Evo SL for speed/tempo stuff and Mount to Coast R1 for everything else. The Evo SL is bouncy, fast, and fun, which makes it perfect for speed work. The R1 has soft but resilient foam and a wide-ish toe box, which makes it comfortable for pretty much any distance. Evidently the R1 is super durable, so I'm looking forward to seeing how long they hold up. On trail, my go-to long run and race shoe is the Nike Zegama 2 as it does everything well and is extremely durable (my current pair has over 700 miles on them and they still feel good). For everything else, I use either the Merrell Agility Peak 5 or the Mount to Coast T1 depending on how I'm feeling and where I'm running. The Agility Peak is firmer and more nimble, the T1 is somehow both more stable and more comfortable. I would honestly be fine exclusively using either the Zegama or the T1 as they're both that good. I wouldn't want to do an ultra in the Agility Peak due to the firmness, but they're fabulous for shorter stuff. >Also, do you feel a lower drop helped or hurt your calves? Neither one really. After coming back from a long, injury-related hiatus, I found that 0mm drop caused my plantar fasciitis to flare up a bit, but I was also relatively weak at that point. I'm fairly certain it wouldn't be a problem now, but I just don't have any 0mm drop shoes on hand at the moment to test with. Beyond that, I can't reasonably associate any good or bad effects with shoe drop with my own running, but I do have a friend who stopped buying anything with less than an 8mm drop because he kept having Achilles tendon problems with low drop shoes.

I'm loving mine. I've had them since June and have done a variety of runs in them, from casual easy runs to uphill interval workouts. And they seem to handle everything well, and in every kind of weather. The only significant downside for me was that I didn't care for the dual lacing system so I cut them out and put in some regular laces.

As mentioned, the 0mm drop is almost certainly what's aggravating your Achilles. But I totally get you, I ran in Lone Peaks for ages until a foot injury a couple years ago, now my Achilles tendons can't deal with them at all. Anyway, if you like the extra wide toe box, look at some of Topo's offerings. The NNormal Tomir 2 might also be worth checking out. And for something higher stack, check out the Mount to Coast T1. Best of luck finding something!

I'm loving mine. I didn't get along with the elastic laces, but I swapped for some standard laces and they've been excellent. I dig the roomy toe box, the traction is top notch, they're relatively stable, and the outsole isn't wearing any faster than any of my other Vibram Megagrip shoes. If I really had to reach to find something to complain about, I have had other shoes that drained better after getting them wet, but they're certainly not bad in that department.

I have the T1. They're fabulous. They have really good grip, are plenty stable, and seem to drain reasonably well after water crossings. The midsole is quite good and the toe box is roomy. I really didn't care for the dual elastic lace setup, but that was easily solved by swapping them for normal laces. Overall I'm quite happy with them. They're definitely in my top 3 favorite trail shoes in recent years.

I absolutely love the T1, seriously great shoes, but I didn't get along too well with the dual quick-lace setup. I ended up cutting the quick-laces out of mine and putting in regular laces.

It's not that they come undone easily (quite the opposite, in fact), but rather that making subtle adjustments isn't quite as simple as implied. At least not for me. Also, with them being more elastic than standard laces, I didn't feel like I ever got the lockdown that I wanted. Obviously YMMV, but they just weren't for me. I used to use Lock Laces in a lot of my trail shoes. They worked about half the time. The other half the time, I found I had the same issues as with the T1.

Hi there, T1 are my current go to trail shoes alongside with Norda 001. T1 are lighter and more breathable, 001 are built like a tank !

I just tried the Mount to Coast T1 Trail today and they are extremely nice and comfy. I was really impressed. They say their pros and testers have commented on their durability and racked up 400+ miles without compromise. That could be marketing talk but at this price point, I’ll probably try a pair once my Norda is close to end of life. I love the grip and feel of my 001 but not sure if I love them for longer runs (~75 miles in).

If its in reference to what you mentioned, I have had zero issues with that. Has felt wonders on my feet.

I love mine for the terrain I am in (steep, rocky). Biggest criticism is the upper lacing system loosens up consistently around 1:30-2hrs into my local runs (read elsewhere someone encountered similar issues on more technical terrains). Otherwise, they have been killer! Glad you like yours : ?

True! I have the R1’s for road and have never had issues with loosening, wonder if that would have been the case sticking with a similar design? But nevertheless awesome shoes!

Before my injury (unrelated to the shoe) I put in roughly 200 miles on my pair without any major qualms to speak of apart from spontaneous loosening of the upper lacing system. Ive really enjoyed them for steep, technical terrain and glad to have a backup pair!

I have the T1’s right now. Overall, really enjoy them and nothing inherently wrong with them. I’ve put in over 200 miles so far. Pro’s is the grip on technical terrain which has been a godsend, weight. Toe box has been amazing without and toe or toenail issues. Con’s has been lack of anterior midfoot stability, and frequent loosening of the upper lacing lock system (need to relace on technical terrain every hour and half). Overall, good shoes and nothing inherently wrong. Would recommend them. Message me with any questions.

Oh absolutely! Yes they do. I forgot the weight off hand but could have sworn they were around 4-ish ounces

Gotcha, yeah that weight makes more sense. They are extremely comfortable and the weight has not been an issue at all for me

Mount to coast t1... solved all my needs

Yep, Im going to post an initial thoughts review on mine, but I run anywhere from 200-210 lbs and the foam is pretty great. I typically run in high stack shoes, but wanted something lower for trail. The foam is on the firmer side compared to something like Adidas EVO SL or a Superblast, but it is quite responsive for the given midsole foam height.

I wanted to post this because I didn't see to many reviews of this shoe here. Bought the Mount to Coast T1 after getting to try them in a demo run with the mount to coast team. During the demo, I immediately fell in love with the extreme lightness and invisible feeling of the shoe. They kind of just float around your feet. After buying them, I ran a handful of casual trail runs and continued to enjoy them the same. They are a joy to slip on and leave you with a cloudlike ride. The foam is so soft underfoot that the lugs seem to melt/absorb away too even on the roads. The lace system is great once you figure it out, and I actually end up tightening it more than typical laces, which adds to the really comfortable and effortless feel. Fast forward to the 25K trail race, and I found what I'd call the only downside to these shoes. The foam is so soft and exposed in some places that if there are any kind of sharp or angular rocks in the path, you are going to feel them for sure. During the race, I felt distinct times that a pointed rock or root came through the foam and I winced. Afterwards, taking out my insoles to dry, I can now see tons of tiny pin hole like jabs actually in the bottom of the insole foam! This course in particular was at least 50% jagged rock and single track, but where there were smooth runnable sections, the shoe really shined. Back to the positives, there were a couple river crossings, and these shoes felt so nice when submerged. Emerging from the river, the water shed out super fast and never felt heavy or bogged down. Paired with merino wool socks, my feet had no issues with wetness over the course. I did feel like the shoes got looser after the crossings, but the dual lacing system let me quickly synch up the top laces again and keep going. Overall, this being my first trail race of any length, I learned a lot about how the terrain can really dictate shoe choice (Duh). My other shoes are Asics Trabuco Max 3 which I worried would be too high or unstable for this more technical course, but looking back I think the stack would have protected these feet a bit more!

I raced in Salomon S/Lab Genesis straight outta the box last weekend in a mtn 50miler. Downpour and mud most of the day. The shoes fit perfectly and great grip while others were on their hands and knees descending switchbacks. It might not matter but was worth noting. I run pretty rough on shoes and post race they look new. Zero blistering and I didn’t even touch them all day. Other durable shoes that I use, Mount to coast T1, Nnormal Kjerig,

2nd on peregrines, after tearing apart a pair of hoka speedgoat 6 in 5 days I ordered the sauconys. I love them, they handle extremely well despite the lack of vibram sole. I live in Pennsylvania and needed a shoe that had a good amount of durability due to the rocks/roots. If you are willing to shell out some more money I also found that the Mount to Coast T1 is sick! The T1’s almost make it feel like I’m running barefoot they’re so light!

Got to demo these the other day. Really liked them, the midsole had great energy return and was the highlight for me, they felt very light on foot, lockdown was sufficient but not great imo (although this could probably have been improved if I spent more time playing with it), and outsole was just what you need and nothing more for so-cal manicured trails. Seemed to me like a good non-plated uptempo trail shoe for light to moderately technical trails or door to trail. Would purchase a pair on sale.

much different shoes. T1 lugs are nothing compared to speedcross. Depends on how much traction you need. Also T1's are more cushioned

T1 could be a really fun shoe then

I have Norda 001. They are alright, I enjoy them but as a women I don’t find they synch down in the mid foot as much as I would like. I also find issues with blisters on my toes despite toe socks, lube, etc. I think the hype is overrated but for some they are great. Definitely burly and I still run in them as part of my shoe rotation. Especially winter. Because if these isssues I got a pair of prodigio pros and like them. Wish I went up a half size or so since I do get some blister issues at longer distances. Synch down much better in the mid foot and feel rock solid on technical terrain. I had my first run in the MtC T1s this week. Lace system will require some dialing in but overall I like them so far. I have their road shoes and do all my tread miles in them an love them.

I've only put 8mi on them so far but the Mount to Coast T1s seem amazing. Very roomy toebox, I think the midsole cushion is perfect, easy to run in with a moderate amount of rocker. The build quality is really good and their midsoles are supposed to last a really long time (fingers crossed - theme below). Prodigio Pros are awesome, most fun I've ever had in a pair of running shoes. The only problem was that the midsole was toast by 100mi - maybe because I'm a heavier runner (200lbs). I get a pro deal on them and I would absolutely consider buying a pair just to use for a race. The final issue with these are that they've been out of stock for almost all common sizes for a while. VJ Ultra 3s are also very good. Very similar to the Prodigios in rocker, cushion, grip. The uppers are a little odd, and I had some rubbing on my ankle bone. Same problem with the Prodigio Pros though, midsole dead around 100mi.

https://preview.redd.it/tqxfaswtyw8f1.jpeg?width=585&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d2239ccdef45de30015c1f7f47a8ec516b2ab60 Nearly half of my weekly 80\~90 miles are on the trails so I have the corresponding trail shoes collection in the garage. With summer having arrived, I've got the light colored shoes out right now. I have black or darker versions for some of these for the rainy winter season. The most recent additions this year are the Mount to Coast T1, La Sportiva Progidio Pro, Norda 005, VJ Ultra 3, Puma DNE Trail, and The North Face Enduris 4, which are all fantastic in their own ways. Old faves are the Salomon S/Lab Genesis, Hoka Tecton X 3, Terrex Speed Ultra and Speed, TNF Vectiv Pro 2, and Norda 001. I also got the Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL that I got specifically for road-to-trail and mainly running on gravel paths, which is working out very nicely. There are two more shoes that I'll probably add later in the year - the TNF Vectiv Sky 2 and Nnormal Kjerag 2. Kinda curious about the Prodigio Max based on my extremely positive experience with the Prodigio Pro. Overall, I'm very happy with what each shoe offers and how they complement each other. They all beckon me to go out and run long and hard every day.

I'm a big fan of Mount to Coast. In fact, I just got back from a 13-mile trail run with 2,500ft of elevation gain in the T1. I've got over 50 miles on the two pairs over the past two weeks and they've become one of my 2\~3 new favorites. They are so comfortable over the long runs. Even after 15 miles, my feet and legs feel fresh and I feel like I could keep going on and on. I guess the foam tech isn't up to par with the full-PEBA on the Tecton X 3, the full LSP on the Speed Ultra, the "super" TPU on the 005, or the Dream foam on the TNF Vectiv Pro 2/3, but MTC's LightCell is really nice - very balanced with just the right amount of bounce, very good responsiveness, and excellent stability without having a plate. It's tuned very well for the trails and feels quite different from their LightCell foam on their road shoes R1, S1, and P1. I'd say midsole foam "tuning" for trail running is quite different from that for the road. All-out speed isn't as important. I think the right balance between bounce/propulsion (speed), stability, comfort, responsiveness, resilience, durability, and consistency over long distances is what really matters for the trails, and I feel the MTC T1 has that balance that makes it a joy to run in. The T1 isn't as exciting or as fast as the aforementioned plated race shoes or the 005, but it isn't far behind, and over ultra distances, it'll be up to the runner, not the shoes. Of course, that can be said for road super shoes as well, but Courtney Dauwalter is still winning ultra races in the "outdated" S/Lab Genesis (still a great shoe by the way!). Trail running is such a different game from road running. At the very least, the T1 is a great lightweight workhorse trainer (8.5oz in my US men's size 8), but I'm sure it'd handle ultra races very well. MTC started out specializing in ultra distance running for the road, which is a niche field, but that tech adapts very nicely for trail running. In fact, I get the feeling that trail running is where their focus will be in the future. I really like their road shoes but I absolutely *love* the T1. Saw the review of it by Humble Running (my favorite trail shoes/gear channel) and I knew it'd work for me and it has exceeded my expectations. For me, it's neck-to-neck between the Prodigio Pro and T1 for 2025 Trail Shoe of the Year.

Oh yeah, the Aero Glide 3 (both road and GRVL) is the surprise shoe of the year for me. It wasn't on my radar at all and I was skeptical about another road shoe from Salomon but, after seeing all the positive reviews from ShoeTubers I trust, it seemed they would fit in very well and they have. Again, very balanced - not too squishy soft and not firm with good bounce and a solid and stable feel on the landings. Did a 10-mile road run in the AG3 yesterday at various paces and I enjoyed every step of it.

My latest road shoes collection update. I'd say I'm set and content now and for a good long while. Famous last words, I know, but I really can't think of anything else I'm interested in except maybe the Dynafish Xiaonian which is only available from a Chinese site. I also have the TYR Maverick-V1 that hasn't made its way to this showcase, but very impressed by its performance. The only shoe I'm really looking forward to next year is the Superblast 3. Currently, the shoes that are getting the most mileage are the Megablast, Velocity Nitro 4, Vomero Premium, Vomero Plus, Neo Zen, and Wave Sky 9. Older shoes with lots of mileage in their boxes but used occasionally are: Rebel v3, Mach X 2, Deviate Nitro 2 & 3, Hyperion Max 2, Sky & Edge Paris, more pairs of the PXSv1 in the OG off-white color, Takumi Sen 10 & 9, Adios 9, SL2, Mount to Coast R1, S1, and P1, 1080v13, Glycerin Max, and Skyward X. https://preview.redd.it/f614upym640g1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=852f5dc9bcd3f46a2d7c6751cc376e3c5ced657d

And here's the latest updated trail collection. Trail running takes up around 40% of my mileage so there's an appropriate number of trail shoes compared to the road shoes. Like with the road shoes, pretty happy and feeling set with these for now and through most of 2026. The only trail shoes coming next year, so far, that I have some mild interest in is the Brooks Cascadia Elite, but it could be redundant when compared to shoes like the Tecton X 3 and Cloudultra Pro. The trail shoes that are getting the most mileage lately are the Cloudultra Pro, Prodigio Pro, MTC H1 & T1, and Enduris 4. I have over 200 miles each on two pairs of Tecton X 3, so backing off those for a while. Ditto for the Speed Ultra and Vectiv Pro 2, which I also have two pairs of each and with around 150 miles on each pair. Really enjoying the MTC H1 for the road-to-trail excursions (13\~15 miles) which I like to go on every Sunday. The Agravic Speed and Puma DNE Trail are two other shoes I use for road-to-trail, but the H1 just feel and ride better for the road and flatter trail terrains. Can't say I really 'need' anything more now but I'm sure I'll always be checking on new stuff coming out. https://preview.redd.it/k6edk126940g1.jpeg?width=503&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1edfeb64134c7dfde6873e6f375d6cd30027362f

For non-plated, I highly recommend the La Sportiva Progidio Pro and the Mount to Coast T1. Both are comfortable enough for ultra distances and have enough bouncy propulsion to keep you going.

Im just transitioning into being an endurance athlete after years of destroying my body bodybuilding and powerlifting. To get to the point of running anything beyond 1/2 mile I’ve been cycling for 5 years Now down around 60 lbs from peak Im running. I’ve put on 200 miles on my hoka Clifton 8 with ok results; since wearing the T1 on my trail runs I feel a massive difference. I also wear superfeet high arch insoles due to needing a bit more stability and arch support. Just bought R1s for my road work and I’m looking forward to seeing how these are on my road training.

I sized down due to length but now find them too narrow in the toebox unfortunately. Still good for short daily runs, but wouldn't take them on a long run. I also agree, not very protective, but they are very comfortable and, as you say, disappear on your feet.

have the T1 and the Prodigio pro. overall the prodigio is the better shoe (for me), i would not wear the t1 for more than 30-50 miles unless its basically buffed single track, but on buffed single track the prodigio has more flow (for me) than the t1. the t1 is an amazing first debut for MTC. the tuned fit lacing is a gimmick which is why they also put in the box normal laces and when you swap them out the lockdown is decent. i enjoy running in both but the prodigio is much more versatile and appropriate for a hundred miler (if that’s your thing). more protection, better wet traction, slightly more energy return but more aggressive rocker. durability wise they feel similar to me, the upper has more high tech materials in the t1 but i have similar mileage on both and they are both wearing similarly. edit also i bought and returned the norda 5. absolutely no stability for highly technical terrain. the upper is like a really bad version of the kjerag. the kjerag is decent on technical terrain but its grip is not aggressive (haven’t tried the brut version). the norda is one shoe i really could just not descent steep technical terrain at all.