Big guy trail runners? Brooks Beast equivalent?

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Hi
Does anyone know of a trail runner shoe that mimics the qualities that make the Brooks Beast? (support, motion control, shock protection, geared towards the 200+ pound club) Running the pavement is getting old and I would like to mix it up a bit

thanks

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I suggest you just use your Beasts. I am a Cyldesdale and love to run trails. I mostly run groomed to somewhat groomed trails. I have always been fine using my regular Saucony Grid Stabils.

David K I

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Have you tried your Beasts on the trail? I’m about 200lbs and use my regular road shoes for all trails w/o any problems. Unless you’re on very technical terrain or running through lots and lots of mud, you might not need a trail shoe.

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just use the beast. there is no reason to use a trail shoe. regular running shoes do just fine (i run about 75% of my runs on trails)

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The Beast is one of the best Motion Control shoes out there.
You can give the Asics Foundation a shot, but it’s not always as good as the Saucony Grid Stabil or the Beast.
You could also try a NB shoe… The number of the shoe escapes me though.

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Shoot, don’t make me go all the way downstairs to my car just to get the make/model of my trail shoes.

I LOVE running singletrack. Much better than the street. I’m also sold on not using my street shoes on that kind of trail. Too much cushion.

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Have you tried your Beasts on the trail? I’m about 200lbs and use my regular road shoes for all trails w/o any problems. Unless you’re on very technical terrain or running through lots and lots of mud, you might not need a trail shoe.
they are fine when its dry but they arent that great when its muddy.

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I run on very technical trails right out my front door. Elevation changes of 500-600ft in a 3 mile run, very rocky and twisty through the red rocks of Sedona. The only shoes I use are my racing flats, even on the trails. I ain’t quite 200 but 180 is close.