In just over a month, I'll be setting off to attempt to run 2,000 miles in 70 days along the Danube from sea to source. It's a mixed-terrain run that'll follow roads, trails and who knows what else. Making the right shoe choice is a big deal. So I've been looking for a shoe that can cope with road-to-trail conditions. Something soft and protective enough to help my feet handle the miles but durable enough to go the distance. Not too heavy, or too grippy but able to handle the off-road.

In this video, I run close to 20 miles – swapping shoes every 5 miles – to test four new commuter trail shoes built to do just that. On test The North Face Vectiv Enduris 2, Hoka Speedgoat 5, carbon-plated Hoka Tecton X and the inov-8 Parkclaw G280 with its graphene-infused midsole. Hit play to see which shoe made my Danube river running shortlist.

CUT TO THE CHASE:
0:00 – Intro
2:37 – Trail shoe 1: Hoka Speedgoat 5
3:51 – Trail shoe 2: Hoka Tecton X
6:23 – Trail shoe 3: North Face Vectic Enduris 2
13:38 – Trail shoe 4: inov-8 Parkclaw G280
18:14 – The Post-Run Wrap-up
18:32 – Rated: Best step-in comfort
19:25 – Rated: Firmness/softness
19:51 – Rated: Ground feel
20:22 – Rated: Responsiveness
21:14 – What's each trail shoe best for?
22:21 – Verdict: My best road-to-trail shoe

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