Brooks offers a thicker midsole that offers a wider base net for more inherent support

In Tucson, regular running shoe soles are no match for navigating rocky trails, clamoring over boulders, and slogging through sand. These five trail athletic shoes provides you with the traction and support a jogger nike magista obra needs on the mountain and desert trails of southern Arizona.
1. For ladies on the trail, Mizuno offers affordability and support in the Wave Ascend 5 Trail running shoe. Mizuno's 'wave technology' forms the building blocks of numerous current designs. The wave's unique shape dissipates impact forces away from the foot for a smoother, more cushioned feel. Additionally, Mizuno's unique method of the only of the shoe designed to create a smooth, rocking-chair-like transition from heel foot on every step. Within the Tucson area, Oro Valley's About Running and Walking sells a Mizuno footwear. This can be a great shoe for runners with heel-strike strides.
2. For triathletes and runners who opt for fast and lightweight shoes, the K-Ona C is K-Swiss' ultra-light and stable running shoe. Durability is achieved having a rubber outsole, while flexibility is enhanced by ' flex-grooves' at around the shoe's upper. Stability comes from a rigid TPU midfoot shank.
The shoe offers optimum performance with moderate stability --a great choice for your lightweight trainer needs. World Class triathlete and Ironman champion Chris Lieto wears K-Ona running shoes. Although not intentionally created for the trail, the K-Ona C is great for sand running in the Rillito or Santa Cruz Rivers. K-Ona also can be useful for combination pavement and crushed granite trail running in the Rillito River Park. Because of the lightness, the K-Ona is nice three to four-mile trail runs. Fleet Feet Sports in Tucson sells several K-Swiss models.
3. Runners seeking trail athletic shoes from a classic brand will pick the Brooks Cascadia (in styles for men and ladies). The eco-friendly high-abrasion rubber forms the outsole for long-run durability. Brooks offers a thicker midsole that offers a wider base net for more inherent support. These are also the most eco-friendly shoes, featuring re-purposed and sustainable materials in almost every component.

4. For barefoot running enthusiasts, Virbram FiveFingers KSO Trek may be the ultimate trail shoe. It's more like a slipper with total flexibility to match a natural, mid-foot strike. The shoe's leather upper is closed with a Velcro strap. The super-tough EVA midsole will protect the foot from most sharp rocks. FiveFingers runners should also concentrate more on stride placement. The elastic collar around the ankle keeps out most debris, however, many runners use gaiters if the trail is sandy or filled with small stones. Summit Hut in Tucson sells a variety of Vibram FiveFingers footwear.
5. Summit Hut also sells great trail shoes made by Montrail, the hiking mercurial pas cher boot company. Montrail's Mountain Masochist trail running shoe (available in men's and women's styles) as tough rubber soles. The Masochist's sole continues to be flexible enough to adapt to uneven trail surfaces. Another rubber piece is around the front of the shoe, protection against toe stubbing. It's light and breathable upper, so sweat will evaporate as the run heats up.
So choose from among these top 5 trail running shoes'Mizuno Wave Acsend 5, K-Ona C, Brooks Cascadia, Vibram KSO Trek, and the Mountain Masochist. Enjoy the numerous trails around Tucson!