Big Mountain Shoes: Arc'Teryx, La Sportiva, Rossignol


Josh and Taylor Bodin (‪@Believeintherun‬ ) discuss the evolution and innovations of three prominent big mountain brands in the trail running space: La Sportiva, Arc'teryx, and Rossignol.

They explore how these brands, known for their heritage in mountain sports, are adapting their technologies and designs to appeal to the North American market.

The conversation highlights specific shoe models, their performance characteristics, and the brands' strategies for breaking into the competitive trail running market.

This episode is best enjoyed on YouTube becuase Taylor shows all the shoes he discusses.

  • 00:00 Exploring Global Running Cultures

  • 01:26 Big Mountain Brands in Focus

  • 04:22 La Sportiva: Heritage and Innovation

  • 13:20 The Prodigio Line: A Game Changer

  • 16:19 Arc'teryx: From Climbing to Trail Running

  • 28:25 Exploring Arc'teryx's Premium Offerings

  • 39:30 Rossignol's Entry into Trail Running

  • 52:22 The Future of Mountain Brands in Trail Running

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Josh Rosenthal

Josh is the founder of Borderlands, Wylder, Open range Races, Outrider Running League, and Robie House Media.

https://Borderlands.cc
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