Running Shoes: Trail Running Shoes
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Vasque Shoes: Women's Blur Trail Running Shoe
Selected as an Outside magazine 2006 Gear of the Year award winner for excellence on and off road.
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Part sturdy trail runner part road shoe the Vasque Women's Blur Trail Running Shoe is an adept set of wheels for both your neighborhood road routes and trail running adventures. In fact the testers at Outside magazine were so impressed with how this shoe behaved on both road and trail that they singled it out as the 2006 Gear of the Year award winner in the trail runner category. Qualities that stood out for the Outside staff included a deep heel pocket that holds the heel in place a roomy toe box that allows each digit to freely wriggle and underfoot protection that doesn't feel clunky or tippy when road running. To give the women's Vasque Blur Trail Running Shoe the stability for trail use without an awkward feel on the road Vasque uses a lightweight nylon textile plate above the outsole to provide rigidity on rough trails. They also use a sticky rubber outsole minus the deep lugs found on most other trail runners. The tread is still plenty aggressive and places the foot closer to the ground for a more stable feeling. That said the Blur is best used for short to medium distance runs. For those training for an endurance run however the Vasque Velocity Trail Running Shoe for women is a worthy choice. The Vasque Blur uses a molded EVA midsole with soft crashpad underneath the heel for cushioning and greater stability. It works in combination with a dual density EVA footbed to support the foot. The footbed is removable in case the user prefers to insert their own insole. The Vasque Blur Trail Running Shoe for women also features a microfiber and airmesh upper for breathable comfort during fast-paced runs and warm weather workouts.
Great heel and lateral support but thin on sole. 
by Anonymous
Made the switch to Vasque after the family podiatrist recommended them for my son's cross country race season. They're great in heel stabilization and preventing over-pronation on the trails. But the sole feels thinner under the ball of the foot than my Saucony runners. Overall however a good value for the price (which was $30 less than the Sauconys)
Excellent trail shoe. 
by Anonymous
This is now my 2nd pair of these shoes I like them that much. They are comfortable for walking in the park hiking on trails and everyday use. Attractive as well. Just used them hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park and they were great. Good traction and comfort.
