Best long distance trail shoe I've ever worn.
Pros:Running on any type of trail with these is a revelation. I was able to bomb rocky, technical downhills with abandon, as there is nothing too jagged you can't safely step on with these.Grip is fantastic.Cushion is fantastic. My feet don't hurt after 4 hours running in these. They still have decent energy return. These are my new racing shoes for anything over half marathon distance, so basically everything.Pronation control is right where I like it. I want a shoe with a little bit of overpronation control (stability) and these have it, though it's not advertised.Weight is not noticeable.Cons:I drilled every other hole as marked for water drainage, as I have an upcoming race with two river crossings. This helped with water drainage, but these still hold a lot of moisture, are definitely not the Mad River TRs with that wetsuit-like material.Sizing:These run wider than Hokas, thankfully. I think they are perfect.I size up to a US 13, normally a 12.5 road shoe if not hitting steep downhills. Happy to have the extra room to not bang my toes on steep descents (I now do this for all shoes, since a steep hill is inevitable where I run.Will 100% buy again unless I find something better, which isn't looking too likely.
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blake smith
August 05, 2021
Solid
Immediately cured escalating sharp pain in ballof foot area that was headed towards several weeks off running. Got these with hope bc I have a 105k in 2 months.My Peregrine 10s Trail are great shows too but need the added cushion and stack Xodus offers to protect the nagging injury.Ride so far (less than 75 miles) is plenty responsive and surprisingly connected to trail. Enjoyable to run in, - still need to try a 20 plus miler in these.So far, very optimistic. Might even be my race day shoe.
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Amazing shoes
Holy crap these are awesome. I've been wearing the Peregrines for a few years now, but was having some foot pain. I assumed it was just my activity level - which is extremely high. Got these shoes and the foot pain is consistently getting better and better. And the actual experience of wearing the Xodus is amazing. That padding is substantial and perfectly balanced between cushion and support. It's really quite amazing. On an average day, I will hike about 3miles, run hard about 2miles, sprint about a half-mile, and rollerblade for a few hours.
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Gregory J Austin
March 03, 2025
Great shoes! This is my third pair.
These are great shoes! I've had three pair. The one drawback is that one of my shoes tends to pull one of my ankle socks down. I'm not sure why, but it's a bit annoying.
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Tomas - Sweden
August 16, 2022
Best shoe ever, cushion and stable
I am a bit heavier runner (90+ kg), this shoe offer me a stable and cushioned run. I run on roads (asphalt mostly). I was over pronate but with drop 4mm, my foot hit the road in midfoot and i get a better run style. It wear out much faster, but the price givrs me 2 pair to the same price as 1 "road shoe". Recomend to try it out for overpronaters :)
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Lean V.
September 29, 2020
Perfect Road to Trail Commuter.
Perfect for the trail and road. Could be a great commuter shoe. Heavy but lighter than previous iterations of the Xodus line. Very responsive and comfortable cushion. Fit is true to size and lockdown feels great. The rock plate is perfect for preventing rocks from being felt under foot and the traction is superb in all conditions. Would definitely recommend this one.
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Joe Vitessa
February 03, 2021
I miss the old Xodus sneakers...
I was a HUGE fan of the old Xodus sneakers, which I used extensively for trail running and backpacking. I had three pairs, dating back to the hideous looking Xodus 2s. But I loved them. And while the Xodus 10 seems like a solidly made shoe, the stack height (height at the heel) is just too high and unstable. Yeah, it's better than the Hoka One Ones I've tried, but I still rolled an ankle several times in these -- something I NEVER did in any of my old Xodus sneakers. They were the perfect sneaker. And now they're gone. Sigh. Can we have a moment of silence, please? Thank you.
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