TRE 2024: The best of the rest

So many brands and so many shoes. Not everyone is releasing a whole new line up this year. Some of those individual releases are featured below.

Craft Xplore Hybrid

Swedish brand Craft bring a couple of models to TRE 2024. First out of the box is the Xplore Hybrid. A door to trail model which will take you everywhere you want to go. The shoe comes in at a very reasonable entry price.

Specs:

Stack height: 38mm in the heel to 32 in the forefoot to give a 6mm drop.

TPE Foam midsole

Vittoria Rubber on outsole duties.

4mm lugs to grip the trails but not drag on the pavement.

Sample weight: 10oz/283.5g

Release price: $145

Release date: Spring 2024

Craft Pacer

Despite the name, this is a big, bouncy recovery shoe. Designed for everyday use or helping the legs recover from those big sessions. Thick foam and very reasonable price make these an attractive looking offering.

Specs:

Stack height: 38mm in the heel and 32mm in the forefoot for a 6mm drop.

Sample weight: 8oz/226.7g

Release price: $135

Release date: Spring 2024

TRE 2024: La Sportiva Prodigio

An entry into the world of ultra running from the Italian brand. For maximum energy return and mile after mile of comfort. A breathable, foot wrapping upper makes sure that your foot stays in place on even the toughest of terrain.

Specs:

Wraparound foot cage for maximum lockdown.

XFlow supercritical foam with a 34mm heel and a 6mm drop to a 28mm forefoot.

Sample weight: 9.5oz/270g

Release date: Spring 2024

Release price: $155

TRE: 2024 Mizuno Mystery Shoe

It’s a mystery! Looks interesting though! There might be some extra information here! But shhhhh, don’t tell anyone.

Specs:

For a flavour of last year’s Mizuno offerings, you can read about a less mysterious Wave Rebellion Pro.

Scarpa Spin Planet

The shoe which was on more than one set of feet at UTMB in 2023. The Spin Planet brings an extra layer of sustainability to the trails. 100% recycled upper, 45% recycled EVA midsole. Feel good about your run!

Specs:

Stack height: 28mm in the heel with a 4mm drop to a 24mm forefoot.

4mm lugs to help bite into the trail top.

Sample weight: 285g/10oz

Release date: Spring 2024 (US)

Release price: $159/€159

TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon

The swimwear brand which has expanded over the years to the wider fitness world is now showcasing their carbon plated raceday weapon. The TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon. Lightweight, propulsive and designed to be stable. The last is built to allow all day comfort while still giving a snug raceday fit.

Specs:

Dual layer of Pebax to sandwich the spoon shaped carbon plate.

Lightweight foot hugging upper.

Late stage rocker for a flatter overall sole which builds in stability.

Spacious, anatomically designed forefoot to add to the comfort of the shoe without sacrificing performance.

Stack height: 40mm in the heel and a 6.5mm drop to 33.5mm in the forefoot.

Sample weight: 7.8oz/222g

Release date: Feb 2024

Release price: $250

Andy

45 years old

173cm (5’8″) – 66kg (145lbs)

Forefoot striker – (Very) high cadence runner

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