Women's Trail Running Shoe Buying Advice Article Released By OutdoorGearLab

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Sept. 25, 2014 - PRLog -- OutdoorGearLab, a website known for its detailed side-by-side comparison reviews has recently published a women’s trail running shoe buying advice article in conjunction with its best in class review. Gear Editor Amber King, an avid marathon runner and endurance athlete, begins this article by offering an in-depth description of the sport of trail running. King further sets the foundation of the article by providing a diagram explaining the different components that trail footwear is comprised of and the necessary vocabulary that accompanies it.

King moves on to describing in detail the differences in trail and road footwear. She explains that trail products generally have beefier tread to handle more gnarly terrain, have more sturdy uppers, are constructed with more protective materials and generally offer toe boxes that are roomier to allow for extra room when feet swell. She then explains that traditional road running footwear tends to be designed a bit more streamlined with lightweight uppers, a narrow foot box and simple tread designs. King elaborates on the types of terrain commonly encountered when running off road, discussing conditions like sand, mud, rocks, snow and roots and she also reminds readers that while engaging in this type of running, they may also often encounter steep, slippery surfaces and more drastic inclines and declines. King explains that when running with these types of conditions it is beneficial to have good tread that is a bit burlier than more traditional road models. In addition to a more aggressive tread, trail shoes are generally constructed with extra protection in the midsoles to offer more rigidity, stability and responsiveness and to further protect the wearer from the dangers of racking up miles on rough, uneven surfaces. Trail models are also constructed with less breathable materials so that debris is less likely to sneak inside and also with wider toe boxes since moving quickly over terrain that is technical and tricky can cause the feet to swell significantly.

Next King discusses the different types of trail running footwear available on the market today. There are four different categories to choose from: traditional, transitional, barefoot and maximalist. They are categorized accordingly based mostly on the amount of drop there is from the toe to the heel and the amount of midsole cushioning each pair is constructed with. She explains that traditional models have a fair amount of cushioning and an average heel-to-toe drop, maximalist products have a large amount of cushioning and a large heel-to-toe drop, transitional products have a minimal midsole height and a small, if any, heel-to-toe drop and minimalist or barefoot footwear has no drop at all from the toe to the heel and offers no cushioning. King elaborates further on all of the above categories and the pros and cons of each and even includes a technical chart that offers detailed specifics that differentiate between them and the theorized advantages and disadvantages of each. She also offers several examples of products in each category.

In conclusion, King offers advice to readers on how to figure out which product may be best for them and key tips to consider when purchasing, like taking into consideration the climate and types of terrain that will be run on, and she also offers several hints on how to determine the best fit.

King's buying guide is accompanied by a full-length comparison review that evaluates eleven top products on the market. King ranked each model and chose winners from the highest performance models. Each model has a detailed individual review in addition to the comparison review.

OutdoorGearLab LLC, headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is dedicated to becoming the world's most credible and detailed source of side-by-side outdoor product comparison reviews. The company's website is a free resource for people who love the outdoors and participate in activities such as hiking, climbing, backpacking, and camping. After side-by-side testing of outdoor gear in the field, the company publishes the results in comparative reviews. Each product is scored according to several categories, competing products are ranked, and awards are granted to top performing products. Currently the fastest growing gear review website, OutdoorGearLab reached 4 million people in 2013, and in 2014 their traffic is expected to exceed 10 million unique visitors. Visit their website at www.outdoorgearlab.com.