GS:CCD Trail Running Shoes

I have the MTC R1, the Speedland Cocadona trail, and PDX’s.   R1 energy return feels great.  Price is right.  Got about 4-600 miles on the shoes and they’re fine except for the upper.  I realized my right big toe goes into enough flexion prior to footstrike that I’ve worn a hole in said upper.  This is not typical.  This is why the price is right.  That’s ok.  I can get it patched. There’s unusual wear on the right shoe outsole, lateral.  I’ve never seen wear like this on a shoe.  This tells me the outsole is very soft.  I’m trying to change my footstrike but I think we all know that’s a losing game. Could be from wearing them when I drive, but still unusual.  Heel lock is great.   Speedlands:  nailed the upper.  I’m very happy.  Wide footbed, plenty of space for the whole foot.   Boa system is well thought out.  I love it.  Heel lock non existent.  Shoe doesn’t feel as locked in as a result. If it had a heel lock I’d stop trying other models out. It’s definitely a shoe meant for going the distance compared to something locked in.  Get the plates.  Without them I’d describe the shoe as muted and stability focused.  The perception of extra pop makes them feel more active, closer to the Norda 001. I am curious about MTC’s trail shoes and Speedland’s road shoes.  However, given my experience with the MTC upper, I will likely put my money towards Speedland’s next road shoe.  If another shoe comes out that has extreme distances in mind, I’m in the market. EDIT:  typo and added some stuff.

1. Super shoe but Speedlands are pretty dang wide. 2. MTC are good. I’d give em a ‘B’ if Speedlands and Altras are an ‘A’.

Speedland GS:CCD, nnormal tomir, craft explor 2

I have experience with both brands, really like both brands. I have not worn the M2C trail shoe, however I’m on my 3rd pair of R1’s. They are great, I typically put about 400-450 miles on them and then grab a new pair. I could probably push them longer. Speedland I’ve worn the RX FPY and the GS trail series. I like those too, though I prefer them without a plate. I wear the same size in both. Both are very durable up to and past 400 miles.

I like my speedland GS much better than the H1. Better for my feet and more cushioned.

Speedlands have been the best for my feet. Not cheap but haven’t found anything better and I’ve been trying. Haven’t tried norda yet.

Speedlands GS models are awesome. Mount to coast h1 is great for road to flowy trails. Their T1 is great for chunky steep stuff.