Brooks Catamount 3 Trail Running Shoe: Men's (Lemon Chrome) or Women's (Black)

FatToe

Oct 22, 2025 10:00 PM

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FatToeOct 22, 2025 10:00 PM

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Same price as the deal in August

LivelyHamster533

Oct 23, 2025 6:59 PM

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LivelyHamster533Oct 23, 2025 6:59 PM

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Ridiculous price for a below average shoe

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LivelyHamster533

Oct 23, 2025 7:00 PM

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LivelyHamster533Oct 23, 2025 7:00 PM

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These companies just want to inflate the price just to show premium without actually having any brand value or durability

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brucknerfan

Oct 23, 2025 7:37 PM

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brucknerfanOct 23, 2025 7:37 PM

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I have a pair of the previous version, Catamount 2. It was a terrible disappointment. With Brooks it's doubtful anything fundamental changed from version 2 to version 3. The midsole in the Catamount 2, as with most mid tier Brooks models, was devoid of any bounce. The shoe also runs small. Even with a super thin sock there was fitment issues with my usual running shoe size. The upper also used a porous mesh panel over the entire forefoot. On dry sandy trails I ended up with loads of sand inside the toebox. Like, how dumb are the designers at Brooks? Anything, and mean literally anything, is better than a Catamount and for running in general I would advise against Brooks shoes. Brooks is fine for ath-leisure, dog walks, a day at a theme park. and casual use but they're not a serious option for running use cases.

Last edited by brucknerfan October 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM.

LEOMHK1.0

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Quote from LivelyHamster533

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Ridiculous price for a below average shoe

After reading about the Tarahumara Indians. I have a hard time paying big bucks for running shoes.

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unknownleader3711

Oct 24, 2025 12:41 AM

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unknownleader3711Oct 24, 2025 12:41 AM

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I am SPEEEEEEEEEEED.

DreadPirateWesley

Oct 24, 2025 3:01 PM

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DreadPirateWesleyOct 24, 2025 3:01 PM

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Quote from brucknerfan

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I have a pair of the previous version, Catamount 2. It was a terrible disappointment. With Brooks it's doubtful anything fundamental changed from version 2 to version 3. The midsole in the Catamount 2, as with most mid tier Brooks models, was devoid of any bounce. The shoe also runs small. Even with a super thin sock there was fitment issues with my usual running shoe size. The upper also used a porous mesh panel over the entire forefoot. On dry sandy trails I ended up with loads of sand inside the toebox. Like, how dumb are the designers at Brooks? Anything, and mean literally anything, is better than a Catamount and for running in general I would advise against Brooks shoes. Brooks is fine for ath-leisure, dog walks, a day at a theme park. and casual use but they're not a serious option for running use cases.

I have to disagree. I had a pro deal with Salomon for over 12 years (used to work for REI) and the quality of Brooks is a bit higher than Salomon. I trail run in CO (less soil and more rock) and wear Brooks. Their soles last far longer than Salomon and have nuances like strapping for ped monitors and lace control, better textured laces to prevent untying, and have better toe boxes. I've since switched. Now, that said $100 is far too much for any shoe on sale... TR shoes can be found for ~$70.

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brucknerfan

Oct 24, 2025 3:50 PM

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Quote from DreadPirateWesley

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I have to disagree. I had a pro deal with Salomon for over 12 years (used to work for REI) and the quality of Brooks is a bit higher than Salomon. I trail run in CO (less soil and more rock) and wear Brooks. Their soles last far longer than Salomon and have nuances like strapping for ped monitors and lace control, better textured laces to prevent untying, and have better toe boxes. I've since switched. Now, that said $100 is far too much for any shoe on sale... TR shoes can be found for ~$70.

Fair enough. Outsoles are a strong suit for Brooks. I eventually moved on to The Endorphin Rift, a now discontinued Saucony trail shoe that was introduced in 2023. It has a thick PEBA midsole paired with a extremely durable upper and outsole. But I would do better in something with a carbon plate on longer runs.

Product Description:	Designed from lightweight, breathable mesh, this trail runner provides responsive cushioning and features a TrailTrack grip sole for superior traction. Perfect for: Trail running. This shoe is designed to be light and responsive to help you run faster and farther on the trails. Upper: Premium single-layer TPEE mesh is lightweight and breathable while remaining durable enough to take on rugged trails. Midsole Drop: 6mm. Classified as a mid-drop measurement, it pushes your foot forward to support a more natural mid/forefoot strike. Lower: SkyVault propulsion plate provides responsive drive you need to summit peaks and push the pace. Nitrogen-infused DNA FLASH midsole technology is lightweight and delivers the perfect blend of responsiveness and adaptive cushioning for a fast ride. TrailTack Green rubber outsole is made with 25% recycled content and offers superior traction on both wet and dry surfaces.
Product SKU:	nordstromrack_8206722
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Brooks Catamount 3 Trail Running Shoe: Men's (Lemon Chrome) or Women's (Black)

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