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Tuesday, 29 November 2005 16:00 |
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Review written November 2005 by Trey The AMP by Vasque appears to be the long awaited update to the Velocity. As you have read on this site, both Tim and I are big Vasque fans; the credit for this mostly belongs to the Velocity. I am happy to report the AMP has kept up the Velocity’s legacy. As I first put on the AMP a few things quickly jumped out at me: Protection, Stability and Break-in time. - Protection - After the Velocity I switched to the Lightspeed, a lighter but less protective shoe, and was looking to gain back some more protection from the trail with the AMP, which it delivered. The good news is this protection did come at expense of the weigh as my size 14s are still relatively light.
- Stability – surrounded by an inch high (from the sole) additional layer of shoe, the AMP provides an excellent level of stability but not in an annoying or overbearing way. The perfect balance between movement and support.
- Break-in time – Zero, which for me is amazing, I was comfortable on my first run, which does not usually happen for me.
Overall, Vasque wins again with the AMP, a quality shoe that perfectly balances protection, support and weight. In fact, I liked it so much, I am on my second pair. Pros – a great balance of all things needed on a run.
Cons – slightly shorter than other Vasque models, consider buying a half size up. |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 15 April 2006 12:51 |
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Thursday, 27 October 2005 16:00 |
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The review was written by Tim
October 2005 Well it was time for new shoes and I wanted to try something new. So, I went with the Highlines. While fitting them in the store I was impressed with the sock-like tongue. It seemed to add a slight bit more cushion and comfort around the foot. I had read many positive reviews of the Montrail trail running shoes and was eager to get them on the trail. My first time out in them the fit was great and they weren't too warm in the Summer heat of Texas. The sock-like tongue was great; it didn't put any added pressure points on the foot and seemed to add a great deal of protection. Most noticeable in this shoe was the feel of great cushioning in the forefoot and heel. Protection from rocks intruding into the footbed was adequate in all areas except the arch. The Highline also provided great protection on the outside of the toebox for that occasional toe stubbing exercise. After this first trail run I was happy with the Highlines. On my next run some weaknesses were exposed. I found that the outsole did not provide a confident feel while running over slick rocks or running downhill on dry rocky(gravelly) terrain. Pros: Sock-like tongue. Cushioning feel. Cons: Outsole not aggressive enough. Lack of protection in arch. My Highlines are now nearing the end of their use on the trail and I can say they have been a solid performer. They continued to provide good cushion on all of my runs and given a more aggressive outsole I would definitely look at them when shopping for new trail runners. |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 15 April 2006 12:41 |
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Sunday, 06 June 2004 11:17 |
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This review written by Trey June 2004 The Lightspeed, Vasque’s latest foray into the trail show market continues their long history of providing first rate trail shoes. Lighter than its counterpart the Lightspeed is aptly named. An excellent race day show, the Lightspeed is seamless with a connected tongue providing very few areas to cause blisters. The connected tongue also has a secondary benefit in that it helps to keep the debris out of the shoe. The tongue is connected to the top of the shoe with elastic for easy entry and acts as a pseudo gaiter. Also available in a Gortex model the Lightspeed is ready to take on all but the most rugged of terrains. Pros: A connected tongue keeps most of the large debris out of the shoe. Cons: To make the shoe extra light, a layer of protection feels like it was left out. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 13 June 2004 11:20 |
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Sunday, 04 April 2004 03:34 |
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This review was written by
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April 2004 A great into shoe for the new trail runner, the Nike Air Zoom Steens, is a light weight trail runner with a strong nod to its road runner brothers. The Air Zoom Steens features your typical Nike fit with a snug heel and arch and limited toe box wiggle. As a light weight runner, the Air Zoom Steens is easy to break in and feels more like a road runner than a trail shoe. For this reason I highly recommend to those runners new to trail running who are looking for a good transition shoe before they get into pure trail runners like the Vasque Velocity. In trade off for its light weight, the Air Zoom Steens lacks in protection and therefore I would caution those who run on rocky trails to look for another shoe. Pros: Light weight and flexible for runners new to trail running and who want the feel of their road runner. Cons: Limited protection put you at risk of stone bruises on the rockier trails.
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Saturday, 03 April 2004 07:02 |
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This review was written by
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April 2004 I have used the XA Pro for training and racing for a little over 6 months and enjoy the underfoot protection they provide. I generally cross directly through streams and like that these shoes allow water to escape rapidly and dry quickly. After having run in much lighter trail shoes with traditional lacing systems; these shoes were definitely an adjustment. They are heavier than my previous Adidas Trail Response and much less forgiving on the short (1 to 2 mile stints on the road). The lacing system is great because there are no laces to be caught on tree roots and other trail obstacles. The system does take some getting used to. I eventually learned that I had to pull them so tight they were less than comfortable at the start of runs. But as my run progressed (usually in the first mile) the lacing system would loosen to just the right fit. By far I liked the underfoot protection the best on this shoe. I run primarily on very rocky trails and am prone to rock bruises thus this feature's importance. And the XA-Pro prevented any problems with rock bruises for me. Pros: - Protective plate between outsole and footbed helps with obstacle protection.
- Quick Drying.
- Good forefoot protection
Cons: - Very flat last and limited cushion make it difficult to run on roads.
- Lacing system is difficult to use initially.
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