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FIRST LOOK: Brooks Catamount Agil

Don't let your fast times be just on the road.

Ultra-lightweight and aggressive, the Catamount Agil is Brooks' fastest trail shoe yet — ideal for short races on technical terrain. This is a shoe designed with nitrogen-infused midsole cushioning to help you move faster and provide incredible grip for confidence on the trail.

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The Tech

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With new articulated SpeedVault Trail Plate, responsive DNA FLASH v2 cushioning, and lightweight construction for agility and proprioception, this shoe is made with pro athletes in mind and anyone else looking for a shoe that will enable them to run their fastest on shorter trail races and runs, including VK-40K events.

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Summary of key features

Agile & responsive design

Midsole and outsole are precision engineered for speed. A low stack height and responsive underfoot feel allow you to remain agile at top speeds and tackle dynamic terrain, while the SpeedVault Trail Plate offers protection and stability.

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All-out speed for racing on technical terrain

The new SpeedVault Trail Plate is designed to propel you to top speeds on race day and works with nitrogen-infused DNA FLASH v2 midsole technology to create a lightweight, responsive ride.

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Locked-in fit

A lightweight mesh upper contours the foot for second-skin feel and increased personalised precision.

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Certified Carbon Neutral Product

To make the Catamount Agil carbon neutral, Brooks has lower emissions by increasing use of recycled materials. To neutralize any remaining emissions, Brooks support independently verified carbon offsetting projects.

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Additional benefits

SpeedVault Trail Plate is made of the same Pebax material used in Brooks' track spikes to deliver propulsive speed and stability over rugged terrain.

TrailTack Green outsole provides superior traction on wet and dry surfaces and is made of 25% recycled material.

Perforated outsole shaves weight while delivering high-performance traction, grip, and protection on the trails.

Aggressive 5.7 mm lugs for incredible grip on soft and muddy terrain.

Nitrogen-infused DNA FLASH v2 midsole technology is lighter and provides nearly 10% more energy return than the previous version.

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What the testers say

"You need a racing trail shoe like this, because if you do not feel the shoe is safe and you feel (or think) that your feet go here, and there, and that your footing on the ground is not stable, you lose a lot of time."

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