I think we can stick with Brooks’ trail offerings for a little longer, especially because it means a chance to talk about the Catamount Agil. If you remember the original Catamount, you’ll remember that it was basically a Hyperion for the dirt, even if it had an all-white upper. Well, the Catamount Agil is an evolution of that shoe, picking up a more aggressive sock-like upper and adding a specially tuned SpeedVault Trail plate underfoot.
This time, we let our resident trail expert, Taylor, take the lead, and he jumped right on the precision of the Catamount Agil. It’s a lightweight, nimble crusher of a shoe that likes to go fast, and he said as much. We’ve had experiences with tight, sock-like uppers in past trail shoes like the Naked T/r, but we can happily say that this one is so much better. It’s tight, sure, but not impossible to get on and off, and there’s actually some forgiveness in the forefoot for once.
Where the Catamount Agil really makes its money, however, is with the DNA Flash v2 midsole. It’s closer to what Brooks uses on its Hyperion lineup, which means it has plenty of bounce underfoot, and it translates beautifully to life on the trails. It’s not the thickest midsole, so you may find yourself limited at longer distances, but if you can keep the shoe feeling fresh, the TrailTack Green outsole will rip and rock through any technical terrain you want to seek out.
Read the Brooks Catamount Agil review
