Speedland - GL:SVT

(I run for them, disclaimer) SpeedLand GL:SVT. I live near Banff in the Canadian Rockies and take them into the alpine 2-3x a week. Built in gaiter, great tread, carbon plate acts as a rock plate, boa system lacing. I’ve worn then with crampons and have done everything from 40 mile days to low grade soloing in them. Big fan.

Speedland shoes, Path Projects & Roark clothing

Currently rotating 3 pair. 2 pair of Speedland. One for trail (GS:PDX) and the other (GL:SVT) more aggressive for crappy trail conditions. Also have a pair of Hokas (Clifton) for road and treadmill

The new Speedland GL line would be good. 6mm lugs

Yep most overrated shoe on the market along with hoka speedboats

Expensive but speedlands are super light and cushioned

Speedland. I have hobbit feet, and despite initial sticker shock, I’ve never had shoes that fit my feet so well. Worn for everything from short jogs to a 200 miler with great results. Not the most responsive, but they get the job done well and do it without ruining your wide ass feet.

6’4” and 204 here. Depending on what size you need, check out Speedlands. Expensive, yes, but last way longer than Hokas so probably a wash in terms of cost.

I actually tried speedlands. They just didn’t work for me. For that price I wanted them to be the best shoes I’ve ever owned and they just felt awkward. Would love to give nordas a try one of these days but I’m a bigger guy and prefer a little more stack height.

I actually found the speedland boa's to be uncomfortable. They were either too loose or they were painful when tight. Boa's are fancy but i honestly prefer laces, you can "dial" in the fit much better (pun not intended but i'm keeping it).

My last pair of Speedlands lasted me over 1000 miles. While it can be expensive up front it saved me money in the end as it lasted at least 2.5x longer than a $150 pair would.

I’ll spend some money on shoes, but these seem excessive. They apparently last a long time, but at full double the price of some other great shoes, what’s the point? Not really saving money. I have Speedlands, so I will pay for quality, but Speedlands last a long time AND have Boa technology, which I believe is worth a lot. And there’s always a Freetrail discount code active for Speedlands. I also think some Nordas look like they came from Payless 😂

Since you’re willing to spend some money, you should look into Speedland. Superior durability.

Oh yeah, bummer. Get a stateside friend to send some!

My Speedlands are approaching 600 trail miles and still look and feel great.

Speedland are the super supers.

Speedland, the only shoe I will wear on trail.

Dozens- hoka, altra, topo, speedland and mount to coast. Rotate them all kinda. Two different sizes. I am a big guy and don’t cheap on my shoes. Whatever it takes to get the miles in.

I don’t think Speedland is any more durable than Nnormal or Norda. They are all durable, but I would rank them from most to least durable: Norda, Nnormal, Speedland. I have had all three. Speedlands grip is very poor compared to Norda and Nnormal.

Currently using On and Speedlands. Enjoying both

Speedland if you can swing the price. I’m at 500 miles in mine and still feel fresh…unusually rotate shoes at 300-350. I’ve done a 50k, a 50 miler and a 100k in them

I’ve personally found that a wide toe box is a greater advantage for me over everything else on trail. I’ve worn Altra, Hoka, Norda, and Speedland over the last 10 years of ultra racing and training. Wide toe box + BOA system is my holy grail and I’m currently in Speedland’s after coming over from the Altra Mont Blanc BOA. I tightened up my stride in zero drop over time and has been good for trail cadence and nimbleness whether I’m in a zero drop or drop shoe.

I splurged on Speedland since I trail run everyday and I’m glad I did. I don’t know how to explain what they do for me but I feel it. I did the optional plate as well.

If you’ve got the cash I’d pick up a pair of speedlands, they’re new to the scene and pretty sweet