Ecco RXP Trail Mud Slinger II
Manufacturer: Ecco
Price: $140
Reviewed in: Apr 2008 Shoe Guide
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The Mud Slinger offers a different approach to stability on the trail. It uses a firm foam post that runs from the arch into the forefoot to keep the foot centered over the sole and control late-stage pronation. It also features the thickest heel counter in this review, which helps keep the heel centered on the shoe, regardless of how rough the trail gets. The new GoreTex upper uses five nylon bands that run across the top of the foot and connect to the midsole. These help cinch the shoe around the arch and hold the foot firmly over the midsole. Recommended for bigger runners who do a mix of hiking and running.
"These can handle some real slop, but they're a little too heavy." --Mark Warner, 50, East Lansing
"I put this shoe through some very wet and muddy conditions and my feet stayed drier in these than in any other pair of shoes I have ever worn. My only complaint has to do with the tread pattern. It's great on single track, but not on rugged, rocky terrain." Ken Seale, 56, East Lansing
"I think this would be a good shoe for shorter, but technical trail runs. It's missing some flexibility and comfort for the longer distance runs." Stephen Weiss, 37, East Lansing
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| Gender: |
Male |
| Shoe Type: |
Trail |
| Sizes: |
9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5 |
| Widths: |
B |
| Midsole Characteristics: |
New Goretex upper uses nylon bands that run across the top of the foot and connect to the midsole. |
| Weight: |
16 oz. |
| Foot Biomechanics: |
Overpronation |
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