A trail shoe that takes account of the ground most of us run on for trails - a mix of the hard surfaces and softer ground. This means that if you are going to extremes of either the shoe may have some failings. But the cushioning is good for harder surfaces, the grip works well on most ground unless it is very muddy or slippery, and the shoe is quite stable. While this is not a road shoe you will be fine for stretches on road that are part of your runs.