[Dan]

Dan on January 29, 2022 at 6:38 pm · in reply to: Multisport Pant #62698

I have a set of the Rab Torque pants that I really like. They’ve worked well for me for running, hiking, and climbing. They’re not a waterproof pant at all, but I think they are DWR treated for some water resistance. They’re not something I’d choose for a full day out in the rain, but they don’t soak up the water and are comfortable enough when wet. I’ve been pretty surprised at how comfortable they are for running, so much so that I often choose them over shorts in warmer weather than I expected.

[Dan]

Dan on August 1, 2021 at 12:14 pm · in reply to: Shoes for ridge running #56104

I really like the Dynafit Alpine Pros: the combination of tread pattern and sticky rubber works really well on rock, and I’ve had good luck with them on alpine terrain. The only thing I would change is to put a more aggressive tread in the heel for braking on snow/loose terrain, but they work as well as any other shoes I’ve tried in that regard. On technical trails I find the traction encourages me to run up on top of the trail (i.e. up on roots and rocks) more than my other shoes, which I think reduces the risk of catching an ankle (as well as just feeling a lot more fun).

Unfortunately they seem to have discontinued these shoes, and the new Alpine (non-Pro) are not the same. I like them enough I tracked down the last two pairs I could find online and had them shipped from Germany to Canada!