What To Look For
With Nike trail running shoes, you should find the combination of durability, stability and cushion that best suits your needs. Nike uses two different types of outsole on their trail running shoes, trail and road, with the trail being the more durable option and with more traction. For stability, look for Nike's Structure Triax feature, which promotes stability by smoothing footstrike transition. If you want a cushioned shoe and are a neutral stride runner, Nike's Air-Sole unit and decoupled crash pad are good features.
Common Pitfalls
A common mistake made when shopping for running shoes is optimally balancing cushioning and stability. If you overpronate, you should look for a shoe that has medial post, or inner foot, stability support, such as the Soom Structure Triax+ Trail. This type of shoe is generally heavier. However, if you do not pronate, you can go for a less structured, more lightweight and cushioned trail running shoe, such as the Nike Air Pegasus Trail running shoe.
Where To Buy
Nike trail running shoes are available at a number of major sports stores and online retailers. Some popular sports retail chains in the United States that carry authentic Nike trail running shoes include Finish Line, Foot Action, Champs and Dick's Sporting Goods. Popular online retailers selling authentic Nike shoes include Zapos.com and Eastbay.com. Nike trail running shoes can also be created in custom color schemes online using NIKEiD.
Cost
As of August 2010, Nike trail running shoes cost between $100 and $135, depending upon the features and model chosen. Popular trail running shoes include the Air Pegasus Trail, which costs $95 for men and $85 for women, and the Structure Triax Trail, which costs $135 for both men and women.
Accessories
Some models of the Air Pegasus are made which Gore-Tex, which is designated by the GTX in the model name. Gore-Tex is a waterproofing fabric with pores approximately 20,000 times smaller than a water molecule, so water cannot permeate the surface and get a runner's feet wet on a trail.
Insider Tips
Counterfit Nike shoes are also commonly sold by online retailers, so be sure you are shopping from an authentic Nike retailer prior to purchase.
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