Power Grid midsole gave excellent comfort
The Power Grid midsole gave excellent comfort when running for extended periods of time, and I didn’t feel as though my feet were tiring in any one particular area, as you can find with some running shoes. The burn was even, and even then felt it after a greater distance than I would usually.

Through mud they held well, though the large tread did have a tendency to hold clumps of mud after moving on. This could cause the shoes to become a little heavy and need scuffing off occasionally. This also applied to gravel running, with stones getting caught between the lugs. Though again, it wasn’t a major issue.

The flexifit material moulded well to my feet and stretched and adapted with the movement of my foot as I went round corners or ran on sloped surfaces. They felt supportive and adaptable.

Comfort and fit
It can be tricky getting the size right for running shoes unless you try them on several times and test them. I ordered mine online and followed a few guides suggesting I get the same as my usual shoe size.

When they arrived I was very impressed with the snug fit. And when running they didn’t rub or feel uncomfortable at all. Though I do feel that perhaps I could have done with a half size smaller on the very rough areas as my feet did move vertically a little on steep inclines. But again, it really didn’t change my experience too dramatically.

Verdict

This is an incredibly effective trail running shoe. It is light, technically advanced and performs just as described on a multitude of different terrains. It is comfortable and stable and is both practical as an everyday running shoe (though they may turn heads with their slightly over-the-top design) but off road is when they really come alive.

Take them into the wilderness and set them loose on a 20km trail in the mud and on rock and they will keep you moving without a backwards glance. They really are a very impressive shoe and as their tag line suggest, they really can run anywhere.

Specifications

• Price: £110.00
• Year: from 2016
• Weight: 323gg
• Shoe Category: Neutral
• Pronation: Neutral
• Cushion: Plush
• Construction Type: Trail
• Surface: Trail
• Arch: Normal (Mid)
• Water Resistant: No
• Waterproof: No
• Offset: 4mm
• Heel Stack Height: 23.5mm
• Forefoot Stack Height: 19.5mm
• Score breakdown
• Brand website: www.saucony.com/en