The Mars 2.0 eschews tradition with its drive system, offering punchy acceleration for thrills and potent uphill power
The final round of the endurance series Friday afternoon is your last chance to collect points to improve your place in the standings
The flip side is that the soft, flexible build offers little lateral stability on rough, off-camber ground, and the mesh upper is breathable rather than waterproof, so wet trails mean wet feet (which dry fast, the ultralight way)
While ankle protection is more of a thing with hiking boots, we still appreciate a pair of hiking shoes that offers more stability than a typical trail runner
The Douglas DXF Gen 2 11-foot 3-weight (updated in 2024, about $499 new) and the Orvis Clearwater 10-foot 3-weight (current version around $298 for the rod alone) both excel at tight-line nymphing