Brooks Catamount 3

How many times have I been asked: "Hey David, do you recommend me a trail running shoe that can do a little bit of everything and at the same time is not too heavy and can also be used for long distances? You can always orient yourself, but this time, testing the new Brooks Catamount 3, I can say that this shoe is the one that solves all these questions. Maybe it's true that not all the public will like it, but come on .... We are in front of a great shoe in all senses.

First impressions of the trail running shoes Brooks Catamount 3

Will the Brooks Catamount 3 become as well sima as the Brooks Cascadia? Well, I think we should be attentive because these trail running shoes Catamount 3 from Brooks, although it does not have as many changes as its predecessor, has all the necessary virtues for an increasingly demanding public. And why not say it out loud, this Brooks Catamount 3 is one of the best trail running shoes in its category today.

FastShoe with an incredible response, thanks to its cushioning and its plate, which we will talk about later. Ideal for long distance, but also for those faster races where we want to perform to the maximum.

Its weight, balanced, is about 275 grams and its drop is 6mm.

What is the behavior and running performance of the Brooks Catamount 3?

Testing these new Brooks Catamount 3 during these last weeks, its ambivalence stands out, thanks to its stability, comfort and protection. I liked them a lot from the first time I put them on. One interesting fact is its last, which is tighter in the instep area, which could be a problem for runners with wide feet.

These shoes perform very well on all types of terrain, perhaps on wet rock is where they are a bit weak, but we are talking about a very versatile sole, thanks to its DNA Flash midsole and Skyvault plate.

Running sensations with these renewed Brooks Catamount 3, what I liked best

The Catamount 3 from Brooks Running is perfect for fast paces with good foot protection. It is also very comfortable, so it allows you to run for many hours, giving you that confidence that we need so much in our mountain runs. Very efficient on hills thanks to its SkyVault Trail propulsion plate, giving much more reactivity and stability. Note! We are not talking about a carbon plate, we are talking about a Pebax plate along the midsole, which makes it more flexible compared to a carbon plate and provides a key advantage in the rebound or energy return.

The appearance of the shoe is one of great durability.

What I liked most about this Brooks trail shoe is the feeling of having a shoe for training, but at the same time, having a shoe that is fast enough to tackle my next races.

It is worth noting that the sole of this model has been designed with 25% recycled material giving very good results. It also has 41.2 of recycled materials throughout its upper, an important fact to know if you think about environmental sustainability.

Brooks Catamount 3 Trail Runner Profile

I would orient it for medium to light weight runners. Perhaps more enjoyable for more technical runners looking for the agile feel of these Brooks trail running shoes.

Also valid for heavier and less technical runners, but more oriented to medium distance.

Terrain on which they perform best

I would classify it as a versatile trail shoe, which performs very well in all types of terrain and yes, it does not have a Vibram sole, which we like so much. From my point of view, maybe it doesn't need it, but I wonder: could these Catamount 3 be improved even more, with a Vibram sole? I leave it there friends of Brooks as a possible opportunity for improvement in the next version of the Brooks Catamount 4.

What other trail running shoes can we compare the Brooks Catamount 3 to?

With everything explained to you about the latest version of the Brooks Catamount 3, another interesting perspective that may come in handy to fit this model in the complete catof mountain running shoes of the American brand, and in the outdoor footwear market itself is to compare with its most direct rivals. Namely:

The recommendation of the RUNNEA Trail Team member

The Brooks Catamount 3 is a versatile trail running shoe, ideal for those looking for a comfortable and lightweight option, but at the same time with the capacity to face long and demanding races on different types of terrain. Its robust construction and quality materials, combined with the SkyVault Trail plate and DNA Flash midsole, make it a very versatile and efficient shoe.

It stands out for its stability, protection, cushioning and reactivity, making it suitable for both training and competition.