Puma Voyage Nitro GTX

CATEGORY: Trail

MEN’S: 340 g (12 oz.) DROP: 10 mm

STACK HEIGHT: 34.5 mm LUG DEPTH: 3.5 mm $200

The Voyage Nitro, now available in Gore-Tex, is not the lightest shoe out there, but it still is a comfortable, well cushioned shoe that handles winter conditions on the trails very capably while keeping your feet dry and warm. It’s reasonably easy to get on and off, in spite of having an integrated tongue, thanks to the stretchy upper and webbing loops on the tongue and heel; the broad, flat laces stay done up well and keep you locked in, in all weather. The lugged outsole is less aggressive than some other shoes, but perfect for packed snow.

The nitrogen-infused midsole is plush and responsive, and the shoe fits snugly without being confining, and true to size. It’s altogether a solid choice for winter trail running.