I’ve run in Jackals for the past three years and the Jackal II did not disappoint. Noticeably lighter weight, I feel faster on my feet. The new tongue design is also much more comfortable than the original which would rub my ankles on occasion. Also significantly more breathable and drain quickly. As with the original Jackal, these shoes are super grippy and LAST (I put 450 miles on my last pair and only noticed a small tear forming in the upper). Wider toe box, perfect heel-to-toe drop for those concerned with achilles issues (I am!), and a good balance of cushion/responsiveness and ground feel. I’m wearing these now for a 50M in June - highly recommend for anybody putting in serious miles on technical trail.
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