WOMEN'S GEL TRAIL ATTACK 6

At FLEET FEET Sports, our primary goal is to help runners and walkers remain injury-free so they can both enjoy and benefit from their workouts. Our ability to meet that goal begins well before the customer enters one of our stores. It begins when we select the items that we choose to sell.

When considering whether or not a trail running shoe will serve our customers well, we look for six specific features that make a shoe appropriate for regular use on the trails:

1. Stone Bruise Deflector - a semi-rigid plate under the forefoot that shields the foot from sharp rocks and stumps.

2. Toe Bumper - a reinforced toebox that reduces the liklihood of toe breakage when a rock or stump is accidentally kicked.

3. High-Traction Outersole - an outersole that is specifically designed to provide exceptional traction on a variety of surfaces and grades.

4. Stable Midsole - a midsole that reduces the likelihood of rolled ankles .

5. Gusseted-Tongue - an anchored tongue that helps keep debris from entering the shoe.

6. Moisture Management - an upper that helps keep the foot dry, either by keeping water out in the first place or by using materials that dry quickly after they get wet.

The completely redesigned Asics Gel-Trail Attack (now in its sixth generation) is a rarity. It has all six trail-specific features and sells for a very reasonable $84.99. Of particular interest to the avid trail runner will be the Trail Attack's unique outersole design. It has soft, grabby lugs from heel to toe (without ignoring the important midfoot area), with some angled forward and some backward. The result is exceptional traction both when climbing and descending, whether the trail is dry rock or mud. The midsole's low center-of-gravity both improves stability and contributes to the TrailAttack's light weight. Keeping the shoe lighter is also why Asics chose to build the upper using quick drying materials, rather than heavier, water-resistant/proof materials.

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