Shoes
Trail and ultra running footwear tried, tested and reviewed
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Choose the right TRAIL RUNNING SHOE with expert advice from myRaceKit running stores
There are so many trail running shoes to choose from, how do you decide which is the best for you? I went to myRaceKit store in Sheffield to see staff member Steve Franklin who shares all the advice you need to choose the perfect pair. (Socially distanced filming)...
Scott Supertrac RC 2 review (grippy trail, mountain & ultra running shoe)
This is my review of the Scott Supertrack RC 2 super grippy trail running shoes for trail, mountain and ultra running races. I really like them a lot but there is one quite major downside to the fit for my shape of foot. I've managed to tweak them so I can wear them...
What am I testing? – NEW Spring & Summer trail & ultra running gear (LIVE CHAT)
Currently in the kit testing pipeline we have a quick first look and first thoughts on the super light Montane Podium waterproof jacket and trousers, the OMM Waterproof Skirt, the COROS Apex GPS watch, the body-mapped mesh Camelbak Zephyr, the new Ultimate Direction...
Best MULTI-TERRAIN trail running shoe 2020 (Salomon, Inov-8, La Sportiva, Dynafit, Altra, Hoka)
Dave Taylor from Fell Running Guide reviews 6 of the best trail running shoes for all different types of terrain from grass to mud to rocks and a little bit of road thrown in. Which will he award the Wild Ginger Running Best in Test award to? Watch until the end...
Runners’ Q&A – Coronovirus, ankle strength, jacket care, breathability, ultra shoes & newbie races
LIVE Q&A show where I answer your trail & ultra running questions from the YouTube comments! Scroll down for links to things I talked about in the show. This was a really fun one tonight, we had a great chat, thanks guys! Tonight I talked a tiny bit about...
How do inov-8 design & make trail shoes? (incl. GRAPHENE GRIP & wide fit/cushioning info)
This Wednesday's 6:30pm LIVE SHOW featured the inov-8 product team! Shoe manager Bo "Dr. Grip" Oudshoorn and athlete manager/PR Lee Procter. Both were in the hot seat to chat about Inov-8's heritage, how they research, design and make their shoes, including Graphene...
Inov8 Roclite G 275 (graphene grip) trail shoe review
Regular Wild Ginger Running fans will know that I’m still managing my foot injury, plantar fasciitis, by wearing mainly road shoes for most of my trail running, which makes it difficult for me to test new trail shoes. So that you don’t go short on shoe reviews, I’ve...
Inov-8 Trailroc G 280 (graphene grip) trail shoe review
Is the Inov-8 Trailroc G 280 (graphene grip) trail running shoe right for you? Watch this short review from Wild Ginger Running. https://youtu.be/TmoRYPWcwtc Those of you who are familiar with my channel will know that I’m still managing my foot injury, plantar...
Best navigation events – trail & ultra runners (PLUS run 100k in 24hrs, running pack & gear reviews)
What are the best navigation events for trail and ultra runners, including some beginner-friendly ones? Are there some expert tips for running 100k in 24hours? Which Salomon running vests are best for which distances? Plus, what gear reviews are coming up on Wild...