UTMB Shoe Podium Analysis | What Trail Shoe Did They Wear?

In this video I discuss what shoes were worn by UTMB (and TDS and OCC) podium finishers, including the likes of: Kilian Jornet (NNormal), Mathieu Blanchard (Salomon), Katie Schide (The North Face).

I touch on what trends are seen in trail running footwear? And what trail shoes are elites currently wearing?

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[ajmartinez]

Very Great Vlog, you've answered my question regarding the footwear used during UTMB races. Major props to Salomon Ultra Glide and the SG5's, of which I have a pair of each.

[Ohjeezno]

Excellent video. This was exactly what I was wondering the whole week of the races: what are they wearing? :D Thank you so much for making this vid.

[Chris-bqcq]

Podium finishers are usually pro athletes, who’ll have sponsorships, of which include shoe companies. Those runners will be contracted to wear that company’s shoe…

[Knut]

Great video! I have the Adidas Terrex Speed Flow 225. Bought it for 65 USD here in Norway. Its a very light, almost racing flat feel trail shoe. But I have been very suprised by its cushioning with a moderate stack height. I have the Speedgoat 4 and the Fuji Light 2 which can be called ultra type trail shoes, but I feel the Terrex Speed Flow is a better shoe. The OCC shows pro runners agree. Across as distances this shows affordable shoes are also chosen on all distances. Thats great. Thanks for showing us the facts.

[_....J........................]

Good video, I learnt a lot. Thank you. I wish I had heard of The Scarpa Ribelle Run yesterday.

[AS-ReHMn]

Tried a Salomon (Trailster and X-Ultra 2), but never again, it is the most uncomfortable and rigid shoe I have ever worn!! Not even if they pay me for it! I do not care what Pros wear, they are paid to wear it and advertise with superlatives. As an amateur, I can carefully select which model I am paying for and I can talk about my experience honestly. So switched for Mizuno and my newest purchase Inov8...

[paddywiggle]

Pole analysis? I saw a lot of Leki trailshark gloves in the crowd

[shalavrana]

Great comparison. There was a 100k race also and a woman who was second was on north face shoes.

[Shevock]

If I recall the original UTMB race is the 23k. The 100 miler wasn't created until something like 2006. The cross goes back to the 1970s.

[kudu.athletic]

Great insights! Would love to see you test and review the NNormal's when they officially drop. Also would like your opinion on best shoes to wear on a grass training set (racing flat, carbon plate racer, spikes, bare foot, generic trainer, etc.).

[ericrutschlin]

What i find quite interesting is that the women who won the CCC ( breaking the record) was wearing a shoe from decathlon the Evadict race light, which i have run with myself... from a price point of view, awesome bang for buck! A Really good shoe for 90-100€

[runnerscorner]

Amazing and useful information thank you for sharing your perspective ❤

[guruman]

Many thanks for this vid! I run on vibram fivefinger shoes a couple of road-marathons and some trails (35km). I would like to do an ultra trail of 50km. Never run this far on my vibrams . Do you if there are some barefoot style runners and do you see problems if I go on fivefingershoes?

[karlfaa]

man pulsar trail pro is fast on technical trails, but it gnaws my foot to pieces after like 20 k haha. Very rough and unforgiving shoe, atleast for my foot ^^

[cpruns]

Imagine being so good at trail running that you can develop your own shoe and gear, then wear those shoes (the same pair) in all your races that year and win them all (including the superbowl - UTMB). I feel like Killian was just a bit too early for this sport. Another 10-20 years and this sport will be so popular and people will look back on this guy but not really understand just how good he is/was:)

[eefangelina]

Hey, can you help me out, i would like to know what madelina florea was wearing on the gtws 2023!!. I would want to buy these shoes. But cant find any info

[Regimeshifts]

Wait, are you South African? Cool. Dont see many SA youtubers in running

[rhyst]

Looking for a running shoe for the tour de helvellyn, have you got any recommendations?

[bcm-n]

Hey can you make a list of Trail Running shoes .. or even HIKING shoes ... that are great for people with FLAT FEET ?.... i have this condition ... and i use for my Trail running ... SALOMON SPEEDCROSS PRO with whom i'm very satisfied, + i have a pair of basic Salomon with lower studs for summer hiking that are not that great TBH ... and a pair of SALOMON QUEST 3 GTX the lower black one, that are disappointing in the cushioning part.

[ktkblog]

What about statistics from all other runners not in the podium.