Inspired by the renowned Mountain Masochist Run in Montebello, VA, the Montrail Mountain Masochist Trail Running Shoe for Men is designed for the runner who wants exceptional fit and breathability in a shoe that is lightweight and performs well on dirt, rock and jumping over stumps. The Mountain Masochist is a lightweight performance trail shoe that will stand up to the test.
Amazingly Light and Responsive
I tried these as an alternative to my usual Hardrock's. From the moment I took them out of the box I was amazed at how light they were. The heal is very well padded and are not quite as stiff as the Hardrock. So far I am very satisfied with these shoes. The jury is still out on how they will hold up over time. If they are anything like the rest of the Montrail products I've purchased, I don't think that there is anything to worry about.
13 runs small
I rate these as a four because they are made extremely well. But, they run nearly one size small. I wear a 12 or 13 in every shoe I own, and never seen a shoe run so small except for Puma's. The other thing to note is these shoes are extremely forward leaning (tall heel, short front). I have never felt a running shoe with such a forward slope. I am sure the heel would compress after a month or so, but I am going to stick with Salomon's GTX offerings for my trail running.
