SAYSH Focus Shoe: The Felix SCARPA Focus

Shoe: Spin ST

one-piece molded heel, similar to Saysh One, but with enhanced fit and performance features: breathable mesh liner and double top eyestay for adjustability when cinching. The forefoot is constructed with an airy and light knit, with a reinforcement in the toe and a unique midfoot lacing manufactured with a seamless warp knit web. MSRP: $165

The Shoe: Featuring an aggressive lug profile with Vibram Traction Lug Technology, the Spin ST is for muddy or snowy trails, obstacle-course racing and orienteering. The shoe minimizes cushioning in favor of maximum traction and the Vibram Megagrip sole uses 7mm lugs, with smaller lugs on the sides of larger ones for added traction. This design increases surface area by 50 percent on the sole and helps improve traction up to 25 percent overall. The upper – made with a 95 percent recycled fabric – features an extended ankle collar to keep the elements out. It also employs Scarpa’s EXO construction, which uses welded PU overlays to wrap the foot for lateral stability.

MSRP: $179

SCOTT Focus Shoe: Kinabalu 2

The Shoe: Scott’s most versatile trail running shoe, the Kinabalu 2 is equipped with a Versatile Traction outsole to create traction on any trail. The responsive Kinetic Foam midsole returns 14 percent more energy and feet stay dry and warm thanks to the Gore-Tex technology.

MSRP: $190

SKECHERS Focus Shoe: Go Run Speed Beast

The Shoe: The lace-up running shoe design of the Skechers Go Run Speed Beast features a breathable monomesh upper with a removable Arch Fit insole, an ultra-lightweight Hyper Burst Pro midsole, a Hyper Arc rocker bottom and a durable Goodyear performance outsole. A carbon-infused winglet plate puts more spring in a runner’s step.

MSRP: $190