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.

Availability. Not much people wear shoes they can't try on. Im a big fan of the skechers performance line and I tell everyone about them but it makes it harder when its just word of mouth. I use speedlands on trails and even for me it was hard justifying buying something you may not like. I almost guarantee if you had shoes available at more running shops or retailers you'd be able to get more people into them. Plus most shops only recommend what they carry.

I ran the entire thing in Speedlands last year. Didn’t change shoes, just socks twice.

The removable carbon plate really makes it feel like running in two pairs of shoes. I’d remove them on long-flat surfaces, dial up my boas and be back on the road in :40

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!

I haven’t run in M2C but they look interesting. That said, I’m a little bit hooked on the Boa system. It’s just so nice to be able to do minor adjustments both ways easily. I’ve never had a trail shoe just refuse to let my toes bang against the front on technical/steep descents like Speedlands do, thanks to the Boa lock in. I have just under 600 miles on mine with no sign of wear. Also, the road shoes are the best I’ve ever worn.

Speedlands are great

I invested some extra money into Speedlands. I’m very happy with them so far- it took me many pairs of HOKAS to pull the plug

Speedland, all day every day.

Speedland. They’re expensive but they last for a long long time.

Speedland shoes, Path Projects & Roark clothing

I’ve been using Speedland shoes for over a year. Changed the game for me and I’ll probably never go back to “big box” shoes

Said it before and I’ll say it again. Speedland shoes are unreal. Wide toe box, cushy, great traction and will outlast just about any other shoe I’ve ever ran in. Worth every penny!