Walsh Launches Trail Shoes

Legendary specialist fell-running specialist Walsh is launching a brand new trail-running collection for 2010 drawing on its 40 plus years of experience on the fells.


The Walsh brand is the leader in the fell shoe market and the company says its using its experience from making fell shoes to produce a range of four models, including a boot, intended to suit 'differing needs and preferences' including crossover running and hill-walking use.

The Spirit Peak seems to be the all-rounder in the new range with a new Pyra Grip sole claimed to give optimum grip and control over rough surfaces for both walking and running. There's also a lightweight option, the Spirit Lite, which is aimed more at xc, trail running and and long distance racing.


The other two models in the range are the Enforcer and the Spirit React. The Enforcer - weird name - is the boot in the range and should appeal to lightweight walkers who are wary of low-cut shoes. It's waterproof for year round use. Meanwhile the Spirit React is a waterproof all-round multi-activity shoe.

You can see just from looking at the images of the new range that they have significantly more cushioning underfoot than sparsely padded fell shoes, but less than road shoes, with the aim of giving an optimal compromise between stability and cushioning.

More Walsh information at www.walshsports.co.uk