Mount to Coast H1 Review

The Mount to Coast H1 is a hybrid running shoe designed to move from roads to gentle trails. It uses low-profile lugs on the outsole to provide traction across varied terrain without the depth of a full trail shoe. The upper locks the foot in place while avoiding a stiff feel. The shoe weighs 8.5 ounces for a men’s size 9 and has a 35-millimeter heel stack and 29-millimeter forefoot stack. A 6-millimeter drop supports performance on both roads and trails and accommodates a range of runners. The midsole uses an interesting foam construction for durability, and the dual-lacing system helps secure fit.

"The Mount to Coast H1 ($160) has plenty of features that allow it to do just that. From the outsole with its low-profile lugs to an upper that locks in the foot without feeling stiff, this shoe uses aspects of both road and trail shoes to create a hybrid that can perform on a variety of terrains."

"With an actual weight of 8.5 ounces (242 grams) for a U.S. men's size 9, it's relatively light, especially considering the 35-millimeter stack height under the heel and 29 millimeters under the forefoot. The 6-millimeter drop allows it to excel both on roads and trails and accommodate a variety of runners."

"The H1 from Mount to Coast. H stands for hybrid. This shoe comes in at 8.5 ounces in a U.S. men's size 9. It is 35 millimeters at the heel. It is 29 millimeters at the toe and uses an interesting foam midsole for durability. It has this dual-lacing system, and some lugs that sort of work on a lot of different terrain."

"The outsole on a hybrid shoe is generally not going to have the lug depth profile that you might want or expect on a full-bore trail running shoe, and tha"

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