Montrail Vitesse

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The Vitesse is a trail running shoe made by Montrail. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Backcountry Outlet:
"The Montrail Vitesse Trail Running Shoe is a hardcore shoe whose unique design has earned it a rabid following amongst adventure racers, ultra-marathoners, and runners who don't care much for pavement. The most immediately noticeable thing about the Vitesse is its form-fitting internal bootie. Simply put, the Vitesse feels like a sock when you slip it on, with maximum shoe to foot contact for comfort and control. It's a sock with teeth though. Luggy tread on a stiff sole protects your feet from rocks and debris, with an extra lug outside your instep to add extra protection against ankle roll. Mesh-vented uppers make for great breathability and work with the hydrophobic uppers to dry fast on the fly. No quarter asked and none given for weather or trail conditions with the Vitesse."

From RockCreek:
"The Montrail Vitesse is designed for serious trail running, but what makes it a great trail running shoe, also makes it a comfortable all-around sport shoe - lightweight, protective, supportive, and comfortable. Flexible forefoot protection to guard against the painful intrusion of sharp rocks and roots. Hydrophobic ("water-hating") upper and nylon mesh will not stay wet and it ventilates extremely well. Reinforced toe box protects toes from accidental kicking of rocks. The Vitesse utilizes Montrail's exclusive TGV Footbed System, and is the standard that all other trail running shoes are measured."

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Montrail Women's Vitesse Shoe (Fall 2008) The Women's Vitesse Shoe by Montrail is their original do-anything shoe with a tough front protection plate, tight fit in the heel, hydrophobic upper, and exceptionally stable sole design. While this is our most rugged running shoe, it is also a favorite of our ultra running team.Features:Weight: 11 oz./0.30 kgTough, stable, and ultra-protectionLateral outrigger soleEmphasizes protection and stability over cushioned rideTall and broad toe boxMedium-volume instep, solid medial supportOne-piece forefoot for durability, stretch-bootie construction to seal out dirt and debris"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Unless you run exclusively on asphalt and cinder, crosstraining shoes are not necessarily trail training shoes. Trails serve up a smorgasbord of tough and unyielding terrain obstacles that slice, dice and puree gym shoes for early appetizers. That's why the Montrail Vitesse resembles a crosstraining shoe only in functionality. Enhanced lateral outriggers, TerraFlex forefoot plates and reinforced toe box shields stabilize, protect and shield your feet and ankles from both anticipated and unexpected obstructions. The Vitesse is built for racing, biking, hiking and training in unforgiving terrain. Now you can run down the beaten path without fearing that it will beat you."

User Reviews

Men's Vitesse
Reviewed by John Obrien, Jan 02, 2009

"PROS: Vitesse is the cadillac of trail runners. Especially important to me is the wide stable base (have had lots of twisted ankles running on trails with narrow sole shoes) and shock absorbing base. Secondary is uppers ability to withstand trail muck and gravel."

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