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.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Hardrock at 10 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

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

Oregon Mountain Community
Hardrock 09 - Women's$84.95Buy Now

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

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

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

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

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

Buy direct from EMS
MONTRAIL Men's Hardrock Trail Running Shoes$55.98Buy Now

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

Sierra Trading Post
Hardrock Trail Running Shoes - For Women$38.45Buy Now

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