It sounds like you might want to go up a size generally in running shoes. Peg 5 Trail was reviewed by Runrepeat as having a wide toebox and subjectively I found that to be true.
The AG4 grvl does have a narrow midfoot and bullet shaped toebox. Weird fit. I think majority of shoe reviewers on YT have narrow feet anyway so most just don't mention aspects like this.
If the Challenger 8 is based on the Clifton 10 then it should have a very wide arch and generally more accomodating fit.
I might have to try those next.
It’s my go to for mixed miles road, gravel and groomed trail. For dry trails the traction is fine, it has more grip than a road shoe but less than a standard trail. The foam midsole is awesome and is great on non technical trails but I wouldn’t use them on mountainous rocky technical trails.
Yes they are one of my favorite shoes! I got to help wear test them prior to release and they were so fun, i was bummed when I had to send them back for evaluation. They are amazing on mellow terrain, smooth trails, gravel (obviously), a great road to non technical trail shoe. The foam feels adaptive in that it is pretty soft at slow speed low impact, but firms up nicely with speed and impact.
If your daily trails are not very technical or rocky you’ll love them.
THIS^ I freaking love the Aeroglide gavels they are some of my favorite shoes. IF I get into WS they will be contenders to switch into after the high country.
If you’re not doing hardcore technical trail running it’s worth looking at the Salomon Aero Glide 3 or 4 GRVL version. But you will wear out any running shoe quickly by wearing it in daily life. That said, it’s your money, and no one can tell you not to lol.
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