Trail Running Clearance
The trail running clearance includes trail shoes, folding poles, gloves, and technical clothing from previous collections, from adidas Terrex, La Sportiva, Saucony, Altra, Rossignol, Salming, Leki, Dynafit, or Joma. It is aimed at both the runner preparing for their first trail and the ultra-trail runner accumulating miles in the mountains.
A pair of trail shoes from a previous collection, at a more affordable price.
Agravic, Mutant, Olympus: a trail shoe for every terrain
Every trail shoe is designed for a specific terrain. The Agravic range from adidas Terrex features a rubber sole from Continental that grips on both dry and wet ground, with a lighter SL version for short distances and a more versatile Lite version. The more accessible Tracefinder comes in a Climaproof waterproof version for winter. The La Sportiva Mutant, with its six and a half millimetre spaced lugs and a gaiter-forming tongue, excels in muddy conditions. For long distances, the Altra Olympus combines very thick cushioning with a zero drop, meaning the heel and forefoot are at the same height, while the Saucony Xodus Ultra focuses on lasting comfort.
End of line trail items
The trail clearance sale is organised by type:
Pole Leki Ultratrail: folding, length and wrist strap
Trail poles relieve the legs on steep climbs by engaging the arms. The Leki Ultratrail FX One is made of four carbon shafts that fold down to a compact thirty-eight centimetres, small enough to fit into a hydration vest, weighing around 175 grams per pole. The Trail Shark system connects the handle to a half-glove shaped wrist strap: a click is all it takes to free your hand during refuelling. The Leki Ultra Trail Breeze gloves include the attachment loop directly. The lengths range from 105 to 135 centimetres: with your arms by your side and your elbow bent at a right angle, the handle should fall into your hand.
Other sports on clearance
The clearance sale extends to other sports: football, running, lifestyle, bikes, handball, basketball, equestrian, camping, fitness, on the clearance page.
T-shirt, shorts and windbreaker: the trail runner's textile
For trail running, a technical t-shirt needs to wick away sweat to prevent chills at the summit: the Terrex Xperior from adidas uses a breathable Climacool fabric for this. The shorts can be chosen with pockets, like the Joma R-Combi with its back pocket, or the Alpine Pro from Dynafit, which specialises in mountain skiing and running. In the pack, a lightweight and compressible windbreaker, like the XPR Light with a hood, protects during exposed descents, and a more covering Climaproof jacket takes over in the rain. On most mountain races, a waterproof jacket is indeed part of the mandatory gear checked at the start.
Frequently asked questions
How to start trail running?
Begin with outings of about an hour on runnable paths, walking firmly as soon as the slope becomes steep. Gradually add elevation week by week, and keep at least one rest day between outings.
What is the drop of a shoe?
The drop is the height difference between the heel and forefoot, expressed in millimetres. A high drop relieves the Achilles tendon, while a low or zero drop encourages a midfoot strike, but requires a gradual transition.
What’s the difference between a trail shoe and a road shoe?
A trail shoe has more pronounced lugs, a more abrasion-resistant upper, and often has stone protection under the forefoot. On asphalt, its lugs wear down quickly and the grip offers no advantage.
How to improve in trail?
Alternate between long, easy-paced outings, hill sessions for power, and a downhill run to gain technique and confidence. Strengthening your ankles and thighs also helps limit injuries on uneven terrain.
What shoe size to choose for trail?
Often take half a size larger than for city shoes, as the foot swells over time and slides forward on descents. Toes should never touch the front of the shoe, even on a steep slope.
