Trail & Running Equipment: Trail Shoes, Equipment

Running or Trail, pleasure under the sole!

Running is experiencing growing success which continues year after year. Whether to clear your head, resume physical activity, maintain your body or aim for performance, running seduces with the ease it offers.

All you have to do is put on some shorts and a t-shirt and put on a pair of running shoes , and off you go. Where you want, when you want, with whoever you want!

However, choosing a pair of shoes requires a certain amount of thought so that the model corresponds to your way of running, your body type and the terrain on which you are running. There are in fact several disciplines within running.

Running on the road requires greater cushioning because the impacts on asphalt are much more traumatic for the muscles, tendons and joints. Some will look for the most dynamic and lightest model possible. You will not opt ​​for the same model depending on whether you do a weekly outing of less than ten kilometers at a low pace or if you train several times a week for a half-marathon or a marathon.

For Trail running , priority is obviously given to grip with notched soles , as well as support for the foot and ankle, in order to guarantee traction and stability. The design is also more robust to provide the necessary resistance to abrasion and impact, especially with stones. For recreational runners looking for an all-purpose model, there are mixed models allowing you to move comfortably on asphalt as well as on trails.

The materials used are always lighter, more breathable and more efficient . The cuts are based on bodymapping , perfectly matching the contours of the body to offer total freedom of movement or, in certain cases, compression in order to improve muscle support and posture, to reduce fatigue and limit the risk of injury .

For the top, you have the choice between t-shirts sleeve
short, long-sleeved or sleeveless (tank tops). Women will add a bra for optimal bust support.

And when the temperatures rise, add a fleece and/or a running jacket , providing protection against the elements while guaranteeing good breathability, as well as gloves and a hat .

For the bottom, shorts, 2-in-1 shorts (i.e. with integrated shorts), shorts , leggings , pants , it all depends on your practice (we will favor the 2-in-1 for trail running, for the additional muscle support it provides), your tastes and your resistance to cold.

Running socks are also very important. Often neglected, this accessory is nevertheless essential since it provides the link between your foot and the sole of the shoe. A technical model developed specifically for running will therefore ensure a better stride, with a natural roll-out , support for the foot thanks to strategically placed inserts.

A good pair of socks reduces friction to limit the appearance of blisters and provides better ventilation, reducing overheating of the foot.