The Wilder Blog » Trail Running

The Salomon Ultra Glides were designed for long-distance performance for a responsive ride with maxi-comfort. Amy & Kylie, two of our staff members based out of our Launceston store each trialled out a pair and gave us their thoughts, taking into account the fit and performance of the shoes.  Image Credit: Kylie Fry   The Fit  Amy found them to be quite narrow and as she...

The Salomon S/LAB Pulsar is a trail running shoe designed by Salomon as a lightweight performance shoe that has a precise fit and propulsive ride. Avid runner, trail running event operator, and retail manager of our Launceston store, John Claridge, gave the Pulsar’s a spin and here is what he has to say about them: from the good to the not so good, read...

 Merino is super lightweight, soft, non-itchy, non-clammy, warm in the cold and cool in the heat, and has a miraculous ability to resist odour. Because it was made in the mountains rather than in a petrochemical laboratory. It's naturally renewable, recyclable and biodegradable.

‘Come with me to Derby for 3 days of trail running!’ To be honest that’s all the info I needed when Kym (a good friend and epic adventurer) suggested joining the first FYF Trail Academy with her.  We checked the dates, signed up and then I looked at the details of what i’d agreed to! 3 days, 2 nights in a stunning location surrounded...