GS:PDX

No one has said speedland….i have the gs:pdx and they have a wide toe box, boa system so swelling feet won’t get hot spots, and an optional carbon plate insert. Brings the roominess of Altra without zero drop. Yeah they are ugly. But they are comfortable

You can get 10% off your order for being a new customer…that ended up getting me the carbon inserts for free. They way I see it, I can pay $160 for a pair of run of the mill shoes or for $100 more get a par of shoes that will last twice as long

Toe box is fine on H1’s. However, I wear a size 13 and my midfoot arch literally hangs out over the midsole when I’m standing. Like a fat guys belly hanging over their pants. I am really thinking of returning them. Anyone else experience this? My most comfortable shoes are the Altra Olympus 6 and Speedland gs:pdx.

I tried the PDX and Tam 2 years ago and currently run in the MTC R1 (~100 miles) and T1 (~50 miles). I don't have them side by side though. The Speedlands were ok but nothing special, there were already other fast shoes like Nnormal Kerag and Salomon Pulsar series, and long run/ultra shoes like the Saucony Endorphin Edge that worked great for me at a fraction of the price and lighter to boot. I don't care for boa, they add to costs, bulk, maybe weight and for me would be a hardware solution for a minor problem having to do with attention to detail when just lacing up. R1 fits my feet well which is a major item for me, durability is good so far, and runs well enough. Will take time to compare to the Endorphin Speed 3s I enjoyed for a few years because I could get 900-1000+ miles/pair out of them and the current Endorphin Speed 4s are notably too narrow. T1 is what the Speedgoat or MTN Racer could be. Fits my wide feet well, good amount of bouncy cushioning that I don't feel like I'm fighting when picking up the pace, and solid traction.

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’.

Trail Rotation: Norda 01, La Sportivia Prodigio Pro, Mount to Coast T1 Treadmill: Mount to Coast R1 Tried & Didn’t Like: Arteryx Sylan Pro, Speedlands GTX

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