The Best Women's Cross Country Shoes

The Best Women's Cross Country Shoes

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Cross-country female athletes have plenty of choices when it comes to choosing footwear that can withstand rough outdoor terrain. The best shoes should be able to handle smooth and rough surfaces as well as extreme weather conditions. Many top-rated cross country shoes that are designed for women are available in the market.

Teva X1 Evolution

Recommended by "Runner's World" as its Best Buy Award trail shoe in October 2009, Teva X1 Evolution is one of the best-reviewed cross country shoes for women. It has a lightweight, breathable construction made of synthetic and mesh upper and an external tongue gusset to keep debris and dirt out. The outsole is made with durable rubber SpiderXC providing traction for varied outdoor terrains.

Teva Footwear
123 N. Leroux St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
800-367-8382
teva.com

Brooks Mach

Brooks Mach is rated as the top cross country running shoe for women by BestRunningTips.com. It is also highly recommended by RunningTimes.com thanks to its lightweight and protective features. The shoe is equipped with a full-length, compression-molded EVA construction, breathable mesh and synthetic upper and an outsole with an aggressive lug configuration for enhanced grip on rough terrain. Female athletes will appreciate its highly flexible design and padded linings for added comfort.

Brooks Sports, Inc.
19910 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200
Bothell, WA 98011-8223
800-227-6657
brooksrunning.com

Adidas AdiZero XT

Adidas AdiZero XT was named "Editor's Choice" in RunnersWorld.com's October 2009 shoe guide. This model is an off-road trail shoe that offers maximum stability with its Torsion System midfoot integrity and adiWEAR outsole for durability and high traction. The outsole has a sticky rubber grip that also offers strong foothold even on slippery, wet trails. It has adiPRENE+ forefoot propulsion and an EVA tongue construction for comfort and efficiency.

Adidas
9605 S.W. Nimbus Ave.
Beaverton, OR 97008-7198
503-972-2300
adidas.com

Article Written By Rona Aquino

Rona Aquino began writing professionally in 2008. As an avid marathon runner and outdoor enthusiast, she writes on topics of running, fitness and outdoor recreation for various publications. Aquino holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and English from the University of Maryland College Park.

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