TESTING CONDITIONS
David is a size UK10.5 and has a wide forefoot and a narrow heel. He’s an occasional trail and hill runner, and an advocate for trail shoes for walking and backpacking during the summer months. These trail shoes were tested last spring, summer and autumn on-and off-trail in the mountains throughout Scotland, from the north-west to the Borders–walking, backpacking and on the odd hill run. Weights are per pair and were measured on David’s own scales.
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Arc’teryx
Norvan LD3
£150
612g
grip, support
high ankle cuff
Heel-to-toe
drop: 6mm
Lug depth: 4mm
Materials and features: EVA/polyolefin blend midsole, single-layer mesh upper, toe cap, Ariaprene foam tongue, InFuse midsole (42 Shore C), anti-fatigue insert–85%, internal foot wrap, Vibram MegaGrip outsole
Sizes: 6.5-12.5
Women’s version: yes
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