Returning to running after some 25 years I was struck by the design and technology which has found its way into trail and fell shoes. I'm still getting the rough off fitness-wise and was drawn to the TerraUltra G270 as a cushioned-but-stable shoe suitable for my local tracks and trails in Calderdale at Winter.
A roomy forefoot and toebox, light when wet, and fast drying.
They're cushioned but don't feel clumsy or unstable like some trail shoes, which strike me as road shoes with added grip.
So far I've put around 50 miles into them on a variety of surfaces from muddy and leafy descents, slimy stone slabs, wooden stiles, and tarmac. I'm not descending at full-tilt, but I've felt remarkably sure-footed and don't tense up on the wet descents. That's always a good thing.
It's still early days but the build quality is holding up to some foul weather running.
No sign of tread wear on the graphene-rubber soles either.
I'll definitely be buying a second pair in the not-too-distant.
Comfort: 5
Fit: Large
Performance: 5
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5