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Trailtalon 250

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Trail · Neutral

Shoe details

Weight
7.9 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$110
Stack Height
17mm heel - 13mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

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Good (76/100)

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Overall

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Comfort

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 73% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (85/100)

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Above average (85/100)

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Appearance

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Value

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Cushioning

Below average (57/100)

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Below average (57/100)

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Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.9 oz M Lightest
10.6 oz M
8.6 oz M
Stack
17/13mm
18/14mm
37/32mm
Drop
4mm
4mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2018 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$110 Lower MSRP
$120
$155
Best price
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$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Average (49%)
Above average (66%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (73%)
Good (79%)
Excellent (92%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (7%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (71%)
Above average (62%)
Very good (89%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (59%)
Average (43%)
Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Average (53%)
Above average (69%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Trail Talon 250

Anonymous runner · Jul 13, 2018

4/5

Overall

This was my first foray into trail running shoes. I do most of my trail running in the Pacific NW. This shoe is durable and grips really well in both dry conditions (less frequent up here) as well as the wet trail conditions (most frequently). I bought it because it has a low drop, is lightweight, and tends to fit my narrow foot better than some shoes with larger toe boxes. Thus far, I have approximately 250 miles on them and very little signs of wear on the soles. This shoe is great for flowing single track trails through the forest. If I am running rocky on rocky terrain, I feel every rock and have to really pick my steps.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5