GS:TMT

Speedland: GS: TMT for long trail runs (50 miles) Speedland: GL: PDX, medium distance trail runs (150 miles, 2nd pair) Lone Peak 8s: Daily runner, mixed road & trail (225 miles, probably owned like 30+ LPs) I need to add a dedicated road shoe for days that I don't make it to one of the local parks. Speedlands are a bit pricey but I've really been enjoying them so far. I rarely ever changed the tension on my laces midrun with traditional laces but being able to quickly tighten them up for technical downhills or loosen them for climbs has been nice. I got on the Lone Peak band wagon around version 3 and have always been happy enough with them although I generally get some pain in the sole of my foot if going 20+ miles in them.

I am in the exact same situation and have been testing quite a few shoes. Should condition be dry I will probably go with Tecton x3. If conditions are wet I will probably go with Speedland GS TMT. For the drop bag it will probably be Prodigio Pro or Trailtalon Max. But I am not decided yet and all advice is welcome 🙏

I am still breaking them in. First run was not that great as one of the boas pressed on my foot. But it seems like they are wrapping themselves around my feet and now I have hope for them.

The Prodigio Pro would also be my take on such a shoe. If the technical part of the race is short then I would go for Tecton x3 as they just fly over the less technical part of the trails. If you need wide cloud like comfort then SpeedLand GS TMT is nice. It is better at technical trails than the Tecton x3 but not feeling as fast as the two other shoes.

I am glad to have found this thread as it makes me feel slightly more normal 🙃 I have runned in 13 pairs where two of them are Tecton x3. I will even start up an additional pair of Tectons on Sunday. Fair to say they are my favorites for long trail runs. On the road my favorites are New Balance SuperComps. Trainer for long runs and Elite up to half marathon. I have also tried Spedlands but the GS TMT. One of the boas rub on my foot and the carbon fiber inlay feels more like an unnecessary rock plate. But it is a very well built shoe. I am doing Arc 100 in January and have been testing shoes with bigger lugs. The Speedlands was one such shoes but I also tested Inov8 TrailTalon both the regular and the max. They are fine but the midsole is dull. So if the weather is not too wet I will pair my Tecton with the wonderful Prodigio Pros.

I have the widest flattest feet, I couldn’t stand Hokas and have been using Altra Lone Peaks’s for the longest however about 6 mos ago I switched to Speedland shoes. They’re spendy but I don’t think I can ever go back, they are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever run in. The Boa system is awesome. Here’s the model I’m running in now: https://www.runspeedland.com/products/gs-tmt-copy

How are you getting on with the GS:TMT? I love Speedland but they seem to make unnecessary changes with each GS commission.

The TMT is good. Has a longer lug design than other GS models. The Jackal is great for technical running and scrambling. May be too agressive for a race or regular running but maybe not for your local terrain. Prodigio Pro is a killer shoe. Also check out Nnormal Tormir.

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.

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