Altra Olympus 7 Trail Running Shoe - Men's White/White/Black, 11.5

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I wore the Olympus 7 on a long ridge traverse with a lot of loose talus, and the Megagrip outsole never let me down on the sketchy sections. The wide toe box meant my feet weren't cramped even after eight hours moving. By the final descent my legs were tired, but my feet still felt fresh.""There's a particular kind of trail that rewards patience: rocky, exposed, climbing for miles before it finally lets you run. The Olympus 7 Trail Running Shoe is built for that grind, the long approach where comfort matters as much as grip. Start early, settle into a steady rhythm on the switchbacks, and save the legs for the ridge line waiting at the top. Vibram Megagrip rubber holds firm across granite slabs and loose gravel, so a shifting surface never throws off your line. The FootShape toe box lets feet spread naturally under load, easing fatigue on the long climbs, while EGO MAX foam cushions the impact once the trail finally turns downhill. It's a shoe built to hold up through the whole day, not just the fast parts."

Price: $194.95 from Backcountry