Dames Roam trailrunningschoen | Vapor/Orchid Smoke

The QuantumFoam cushioning makes a noticeable difference on hard-packed trails—my knees feel less jarred after longer runs. The traction holds up well on both gravel and pavement without feeling clunky.

I was skeptical about a shoe that could handle both pavement and dirt, but the QuantumFoam cushioning absorbs the impact of hard miles just as well as it grips a muddy incline. The color is prettier in person too—a soft orchid that doesn’t show dust as much as I thought it would.

The tread on these handles loose gravel and pavement equally well, which was exactly what I needed for mixed-surface runs. I took them on a 10-miler right out of the box and didn't have a single hotspot or blister.