Trail Running Gear

• For a 30–90 minute run: water as needed, your phone/ID and a small snack.
• For 2+ hours: more water capacity, fuel (gels/chews), an extra layer and safety essentials — headlamp, first aid, navigation — depending on conditions.
• For longer runs pair the right shoes with a hydration vest, a soft flask and a packable jacket.

Wear a moisture-wicking base layer and add a lightweight, breathable shell you can vent, so you block wind and rain without trapping sweat. In mild weather skip heavy layers and keep your legs light with shorts or lightweight tights.

Combine active lighting — a headlamp — with 360° reflective details on your jacket or vest, so you can see the trail and others can spot you from any angle.

• Socks: choose nylon or moisture-wicking; avoid cotton.
• Fit & lacing: not too tight, not too loose — use a heel-lock lacing if you get heel slip.
• Hot spots: cover problem areas early with moleskin or soft bandages.
• Friction: a little petroleum jelly on problem spots reduces chafing.

Drop is the height difference between heel and forefoot. A lower drop feels more natural but loads the calves and Achilles more; a higher drop feels more protective for the lower leg. Our trail line-up uses a balanced 6 mm drop — choose by run type: Vezor for technical terrain and speed, Venosk for daily door-to-trail training, Vercors for long-distance comfort.

For most runs breathable shoes are the better default — they vent heat and dry faster after wet sections. Waterproof models help in cold, slushy or snowy conditions, but if water gets in over the collar they drain more slowly.