User Review: Montrail Hardrock

Montrail Hardrock
Above: The current Hardrock, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: synthetic
Use: trail running, even with pack
Break-in Period: 2 days of walking
Weight: 200 lbs
Price Paid: $95

I am 200 lbs and have low, inflexible arches. This shoe supports me so well. The Hardrock lives up to its name, being hard as a rock. Some people with delicate feet might complain about the break-in period, but none was needed for me. The shoes breathe well and the lacing pressure is distributed evenly throughout the shoe. The sole and insole support a low to medium arch.

When the shoe is compressed front to back, it bends ONLY across the ball of the foot. It is meant to support the arch and let the toes push off of the stride. Flexible footed runners would find this constrictive.

Other shoes I like: Montrail Leona Divide, Continental Divide, and Hurricane Ridge XCR.

Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Hardrock at 7 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
2 purchase options:
Men's Hardrock Shoe (Spring 2008)$100.00Buy Now
Women's Hardrock Shoe (Spring 2008)$100.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Hardrock Trail Running Shoe - Men's$99.95Buy Now
Hardrock Trail Running Shoe - Women's$99.95Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
2 purchase options:
Hardrock Trail Running Shoe - Mens$47.48Buy Now
Hardrock Trail Running Shoe - Womens$66.47Buy Now

RockCreek
3 purchase options:
Hardrock Running Shoe (Men's) 2007$66.45Buy Now
Hardrock Running Shoe (Men's)$99.95Buy Now
Hardrock Running Shoe (Women's)$99.95Buy Now

Teton Village Sports
3 purchase options:
Hardrock Shoe - Mens$95.00Buy Now
Hardrock Wide Shoe - Mens$95.00Buy Now
Hardrock Shoe - Womens$95.00Buy Now

Sierra Trading Post
3 purchase options:
Hardrock Trail Running Shoes - For Men$59.95Buy Now
Wide Hardrock Trail Running Shoes - For Men$59.95Buy Now
Hardrock Trail Running Shoes - For Women$59.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
Hardrock - Women's$65.95Buy Now

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