Model: Hardrock Price: $85
Description: The Hardrock offers the most protection, stability, and traction of any of the Velocity models.
Named after the Hardrock 100 in southwestern Colorado, it is designed for running over rough, rocky terrain.
However, unlike previous attempts to achieve this level of protection and stability, the Hardrock is agile, flexible, and light, which makes it versatile for everything from short and fast running, to long, hard hiking.
The key to these qualities is in the platform design.
The midsole base is a little wider with a molded protection plate.
The plate design is sculpted to allow maximum forward flexibility in a way that also enhances the underfoot protection.
The midsole features a metatarsal gel pad for additional forefoot cushioning and a higher-density medial post for pronation control.
The upper is very supportive due to the multiple webbing strips and synthetic overlays.
But since the shape is carefully sculpted to the IntegraFit last, it feels almost molded for your foot.
Gel in the forefoot provides extra cushion without sacrificing performance.
Aggressively lugged outsole for dirt and mud traction.
External heel cap for extra stability.
Protective embossing for abrasion protection.
Full-length TerraFlex AR protection plate is designed for forefoot flexibility and maximum torsional rigidity.
Dual-density Elon EVA midsole.
FasTrax carbon rubber outsole.
Shoe weighs 11 oz.
Category: Women's Athletic -> Running Performance -> Running - Stability
Model: Hurricane Ridge XCR Price: $103
Description: The Hurricane is the waterproof/breathable version of the Leona Divide.
With same high-performance trail running features, the GORE-TEX XCR bootie makes the shoe all the more versatile.
David Horton, an ultrarunning legend and one of the few people ever to finish the Barkley 100, uses the Hurricane extensively in training and mountain excursions.
He likes its protection (from the elements as well as the trail), traction, and supportive fit.
The Hurricane features an XCR bootie with Montrail's patented stretch tongue construction for a sock-like fit.
The combination of the IntegraFit shape and the welded reinforcement on the upper, provides great arch and midfoot support.
With the sawtooth sole traction story and ultra-stable (and medially posted) midsole, this shoe can support long miles of running or hiking with heavy loads.
The forefoot and toe box are good for wide feet, but the arch and heel of any foot will be held comfortably and securely.
Flexible, aggressive sawtooth tread provides unsurpassed traction on wet, snowy and slippery trails.
Patented Stretch-Fit GORE-TEX tongue eliminates gusset-fold pressure to maintain comfort over long distances.
Soft TPU overlays are flexible, yet still enhance the shoe's durability and abrasion resistance.
XCR lining is more breathable than traditional GORE-TEX linings, and is perfect for high-exertion activities.
Shoe weighs 12 oz.
Category: Women's Athletic -> Running Performance -> Running - Stability
