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The Mount to Coast T1 Men's is a trail running shoe designed for long-distance trail races and technical mountain running. With a focus on balancing lightness, grip, support, and cushioning, it's a shoe for runners who spend long hours moving in the mountains.
Weighing approximately 255g (US9), with a stack height of 36mm at the heel and 32mm at the forefoot, and a 4mm drop, the design prioritizes cushioning while keeping weight down. This lightness is crucial when lifting your feet on ascents, maintaining a rhythm on descents, and conserving leg energy during long races.
Rather than simply being a soft and comfortable shoe, the T1 is designed with mountain stability and maneuverability in mind. It's suited for runners who want to minimize foot movement within the shoe while running on technical trails, long descents, and mountain races where underfoot conditions constantly change.
TUNEDFIT Dual Lacing System with 2-Zone Adjustment
A distinctive feature is the TUNEDFIT Dual Lacing System. This design allows separate adjustment of the forefoot and midfoot, making it easier to customize the fit according to foot shape and the time spent running.
During long distances, feet can swell over time, and slide forward on descents. By allowing separate adjustment of specific areas rather than tightening the entire shoe at once, it's easier to achieve the necessary hold without over-constricting the foot.
LightCELL Midsole for Lightness and Responsiveness
The T1 utilizes a LightCELL midsole base. On long climbs, runnable forest roads, and undulating trails, the shoe's weight and responsiveness can affect your rhythm.
The T1's lightweight design and responsive midsole are engineered to help maintain a steady pace over long distances. For runners who want to conserve leg energy over long distances and maintain a consistent rhythm, the lightness and cushioning of the midsole are crucial elements.
Grip and Lightness with Vibram Outsole
The outsole features a combination of Vibram Megagrip, Litebase, and Traction Lug. This configuration emphasizes grip, outsole lightness, and traction during push-off.
The lug depth is 4mm. Rather than being geared solely for muddy trails with excessively deep lugs, this setting provides a balanced performance across various surfaces, including runnable sections and mixed terrain of rocks and dirt. This outsole configuration is well-suited for long-distance trail races where surface conditions can vary significantly.
Woven Upper Reinforced with Aramid Fibers
The upper is made from a woven material reinforced with aramid fibers. This design considers not only lightness but also durability on trails prone to rocks, branches, and abrasions.
With trail shoes, as they get lighter, concerns about upper protection and durability can arise. The T1 maintains a weight suitable for agile running while incorporating an upper construction designed for technical mountain use.
For Runners Who Want Both Lightness and Stability on Long Mountain Runs
The T1 is not a lightweight shoe geared towards road running, but rather a trail running shoe designed for long periods in the mountains. It's a suitable model for those who want to leverage lightness while also demanding stability underfoot during long races, fast-paced mountain traverses, and courses that mix runnable trails with technical sections.
The combination of cushioning, a 4mm drop, a light 255g weight, a Vibram outsole, and a 2-zone adjustable lacing system makes this shoe appealing to runners who not only want to cover long distances steadily, but also create a rhythm when running in the mountains.
About the Mount to Coast Brand
Mount to Coast is a performance footwear brand rooted in long-distance running. They address challenges encountered in ultra-running and long-distance environments, developing shoes designed for sustained long-distance running.
Over long distances, issues not apparent over shorter distances can emerge, such as foot swelling, changes in fit, midsole breakdown, and outsole durability. Mount to Coast starts with these real challenges faced by ultrarunners, offering shoes that prioritize fit adjustment, sustained cushioning, and long-term comfort.
The T1 Men's embodies this philosophy as a trail running shoe. It is positioned as a shoe that balances fit, grip, cushioning, and stability, not just for light and fast running, but for continuous movement in the mountains over extended periods.
APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association) Certified
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Staff Reviews
STAFFYamaneRunning
There's a fair amount of room in the forefoot, but not so much that it feels loose, and the foot doesn't slide around much while running.
There's a fair amount of room in the forefoot, but not so much that it feels loose, and the foot doesn't slide around much while running. You can also adjust the tightness of the forefoot and the instep separately, so it's easy to dial in the fit for your foot width and preference.
The midsole balances stability and rebound well, and the rocker shape keeps the foot rolling smoothly on road and groomed trail. It isn't too soft, so on climbs the sole doesn't sink and it's easy to transfer power.
On technical descents the shoe stays composed and easy to place. It's light too, so it looks like a real weapon over long distances.
It should bring out your best not only in races like Shinetsu Five Mountains that mix runnable sections with mountain terrain, but also on the technical Suzuka section early in the Lake Biwa 100, and the technical climbs and long descents from Mt. Hiei onward.
For runners who want a balance of stability, rebound and lightness in mid-to-long trail races, it's a very reassuring option.
