Cushe releases the Wildrun

I was impressed with the Wildrun shoes by Cushe. The soft insoles make them very comfortable and the elastic drawstring system makes putting the shoe on and adjusting it to fit quick and easy. The grip is good and they’re light, ideal for jogging, walking, cycling, scrambling, pretty much any outdoors activity. The midsole is made of moulded EVA as well as the in-sock, which also has memory foam for added comfort. I have no idea what EVA is, but I can say that it’s doing it’s job, this is one of the most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve had.

Taking a closer look, you can see that they’re well made, I couldn’t find any flaws with the build quality of the Wildrun. The upper is made of nylon with nubuck and elastic toggle fastening, the lining is made of ventilated mesh. The midsole and in-sock are made of EVA and memory foam, the outsole is moulded Vibram rubber with a unique two-colour footprint tread.

Black is the colour of choice here, which I like, their understated styling means they’re more versatile than being just a training shoe. The Wildrun also comes in understated shades of brown and green.

The rugged soles certainly look the part, I’m sure they’re up to taking a fair amount of abuse. I decided to put the shoes through their paces so I wore them on a coastal walk, out jogging and to the pub.

The Wildruns were great for walking, if you were going to do some serious hiking I’d suggest something with more ankle support but for low level stuff, I couldn’t fault them. Being light made them easy to wear, you feel more agile but they’re sturdy enough to give you confidence over rough terrain

They perform well when used for jogging, the soft sole absorbing much of the impact. To be honest I forgot I was wearing them after a while, which I think is a good thing, I wasn’t distracted by poor design. I did find they rubbed the back of my heel a little but I’m sure they’ll mould soon enough.

They look good enough to wear to your local bar. The black styling means they don’t scream out ‘trainer’ and they’ve got the comfort for standing around without your feet feeling tired – although I’d advise against wearing them to a biker bar, they don’t fit in so well with the para boots.

Cushe’s Wildrun will be avaliable from the Cushe website for £70

Rogue Mag