Speedland - GS:PDX

So I signed up for my first trail race this October, and will be getting in trail running through the spring and summer. I currently have a pair of Speedland GS:PDX running shoes, which I spent a good amount on thinking they'd be a great shoe and it turns out they aren't wide enough for me. I have pretty wide feet and these are causing pain on the side of my big toe joint, sort of bunionish type pain. Im looking at the new balance hierro v9 in extra wide as an option. Also seeing Altra get a ton of love due to the wide toe box, but I've never ran in 0 drop shoes before so would need to transition right? For Altra the Timp or the lone peak looked good!

I’m in AZ.  I’ve really enjoyed my Norda 001’s.  I’ve used Lone Peaks, but they get torn up.  I have Speedland GSPDX’s, which are great for longer distances, but the stack height makes the shoe feel disconnected from the terrain.  Norda’s are firmer, so I think of it as a race shoe.

Starting using Speedland GS this year and cannot imagine ever using anything else. They’re spendy but the durability is amazing. Have well over 500 miles on them and they feel like new still

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

Have you tried to trim the insole on the GS? I think you are able to do so. But I will say if the gs is too narrow for you the Norda 001 won’t give you anymore width. I have both and the speedlands are wider to me.

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’m on mile 470 on my Speedland GS:PDXs and they are still so fresh….so, the cost per mile becomes a value for me. Did multiple 50ks and 100m in them…honestly favorite shoes ever. Used coupon code freetrail10 for 10% off

You’re gonna love them. I wish I bought 5 pairs. The BOA is so comfortable, even on steep descents. I also have the carbon plate in mine. Enjoy!

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 just retuned the 005s as I couldn’t quite get the fit right (they’re great on flat road but couldn’t get it dialed for the steeper ascents and descents I do). I’m going back to the Speedland GS:CCD (I have the GS:PDX and they are my favorite trail shoes ever). For background: I have had two pairs of 001s for 2 years (white gum are my daily and travel shoes) and the ciele x Norda in gravel have been my trail shoes in rotation….but I keep going back to the Speedland’s when I want a superb fit (BOA is next level) and solid comfort on the longer efforts.

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

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