User Review: Montrail Hardrock

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

Reviewed April 18, 2006 by Rosh

Rating:
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.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Hardrock at 10 online stores:

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Price

Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Hardrock '09 Trail Running Shoe - Men's	$87.96	Buy Now
Backcountry.com 2 purchase options:	Hardrock '09 Trail Running Shoe - Women's	$87.96	Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community

Hardrock 09 - Women's

$84.95

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Moosejaw 2 purchase options:	Women's Hardrock Shoe - 2009 BACKPACKER MAGAZINE BEST RUN/HIKE CROSSOVER	$69.99	Buy Now
Moosejaw 2 purchase options:	Men's Hardrock Shoe - 2009 BACKPACKER MAGAZINE BEST RUN/HIKE CROSSOVER	$110.00	Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors 2 purchase options:	Men's Hardrock 09 Trail Running Shoe	$86.09	Buy Now
Altrec Outdoors 2 purchase options:	Women's Hardrock 09 Trail Running Shoe	$86.09	Buy Now

REI 2 purchase options:	Hardrock Trail-Running Shoes - Men's	$69.83	Buy Now
REI 2 purchase options:	Hardrock Trail-Running Shoes - Women's	$79.83	Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet 2 purchase options:	Hardrock Trail Running Shoe - Womens	$47.48	Buy Now
Backcountry Outlet 2 purchase options:	Hardrock '09 Trail Running Shoe - Men's	$87.96	Buy Now

RockCreek 2 purchase options:	Hardrock Running Shoe (Men's)	$87.95	Buy Now
RockCreek 2 purchase options:	Hardrock Running Shoe (Women's)	$87.95	Buy Now

Buy direct from EMS

MONTRAIL Men's Hardrock Trail Running Shoes

$55.98

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US Outdoor Store 2 purchase options:	Hardrock 09 Trail Running Shoes	$110.00	Buy Now
US Outdoor Store 2 purchase options:	Hardrock Running Shoes - Women's	$110.00	Buy Now