Top Men's Trail Running Shoe Awards Released by OutdoorGearLab.com

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - May 23, 2013 - PRLog -- OutdoorGearLab.com disclosed the prizewinners of its 2013 Editor's Choice awards for best trail running shoes today.

Ten of the season's favorite trail running shoes from burly to minimalist were compared side by side while being thoroughly put to the test. Each one was ranked in the following areas: comfort, stability, foot protection, sensitivity and traction.

OutdoorGearLab Editors chose these winners after running in all kinds of elements on the trails around Boulder, Colorado, the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and on trips around the country. View the complete review here: http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Trail-Running-Shoes-Reviews

The winners:
The Saucony Peregrine 2 http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Trail-Running-Shoes-Reviews/Saucony-Peregrine-2 Editors’ Choice award winner for 2013. Gear Editor, Mark Eller concludes that, "This low-to the ground, lightweight minimalist trail running shoe, has a perfect blend of protection, traction and cushioning. It's comfortable, not too bulky, stable and feels natural on the dirt."

Asics Gel Fuji Racer http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Trail-Running-Shoes-Reviews... Best Buy award winner for 2013. This award goes to a product that's reasonably priced in addition to scoring well on our tests. Eller reports, "This lightweight, flexible, foot wrapping shoe is agile, nimble and ready to run fast. With a nice bit of cushioning (including gel in the heel) and protection it feels like a traditional running shoe yet its still light and streamlined. While pretty good at gripping most kinds of trails, the Fuji Racer is definitely a shoe built for racing."

Adidas Vigor Trail 2 http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Trail-Running-Shoes-Reviews... Top Pick award winner for 2013. This award goes to a product that excells at a specific application. According to Gear Editor's Mark Eller and Lisa Jhung, "This capable trail shoe can handle both mellow and more challenging terrain. Though a little bit heavier than the others, it has a very comfortable upper and ended up often as casual wear in addition to performing its trail running workout duties."

OutdoorGearLab LLC, headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is dedicated to creating the world’s best outdoor gear reviews. The company’s website is a free resource for people who love the outdoors and participate in activities such as hiking, climbing, backpacking, and camping. The company performs side-by-side testing of outdoor gear and publishes the results in comparative reviews. Each product is scored across a range of weighted categories, competing products are ranked, and awards are given to top performing products.