[Featured in our Best Trail Running Shoes Guide] The men's Brooks Catamount delivers faster miles on trail. Brooks designed the Catamount with an all-new DNA Flash midsole. The nitrogen-infused foam is super light and extremely bouncy, giving you a snappy step when you go off-road. To give the Catamount traction, Brooks covered the outsole in grippy rubber. The Trail Tack outsole is studded with rubber lugs for outstanding traction on uphills and downhills, no matter the weather. Sandwiched into the midsole is a rock plate called the Ballistic Rock Shield. The protective plate keeps your feet from feeling jagged rocks and roots but remains flexible for an easy ride. Topped with a lightweight mesh that drains water easily, the men's Brooks Catamount is a premier trail running and trail racing shoe that will take you as far as you want to go.