Built to handle 250-mile trail races, the GS:PDX is a high-performance running shoe for both limitless daily training and your longest ultra running events.
Best Use
Surface
Cushioning
All Women's Road Shoes
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Daily TrainersDaily Trainers
As the broad base of the running shoe pyramid, daily trainers are the definition of a go-to running shoe. They prioritize dependable comfort, support, durability, and routine versatility. They're a staple in every runner's closet. If you're newer to running shoes, you can confidently start your journey here.
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Performance TrainersPerformance Trainers
Performance trainers (or "super trainers") blend elements of daily trainers and super shoes, often giving you the benefits of advanced foams and plates, but adapted for daily training. They make fast runs faster and long runs easier. Highly versatile, many are also great choices as accessible racing shoes.
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Super ShoesSuper Shoes
The pinnacle of the pyramid, super shoes are the fastest running shoes you can buy. They're designed to race your absolute best and are the apex of running shoe technology and innovation. Often built with carbon-fiber plates and cutting-edge superfoams for the highest energy return, they're made for ultimate racing speed.
Women's Running Shoes by Surface
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Roads & PavementRoads & Pavement
Road running shoes feature smooth outsoles that are designed for running on paved surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and bike paths.
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Smooth Trails & FireroadsSmooth Trails & Fireroads
Designed to handle most trail runs, these shoes prioritize comfort and a smooth ride. These shoes are great for anything from smooth singletrack, park trails, and fireroads making them ideal for those who run from their doorstep on streets before hitting the trail.
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Rocky & Technical TrailsRocky & Technical Trails
These shoes are best used for hard, rugged trails such as shale, granite or sandstone where grip on smooth surfaces and underfoot protection are important.
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Soft & Muddy TrailsSoft & Muddy Trails
Designed for use in muddy, soggy conditions, these shoes feature very aggressive outsoles that dig deep into soft ground for exceptional traction.
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Snowy & Icy TrailsSnowy & Icy Trails
These shoes feature technical outsoles designed to grip snowy and icy trails making them ideal for winter trail running.
Cushioning Level
Cushioning level, or stack height, refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this category, we reference the amount of cushioning below the forefoot as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.
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Barefoot
0-13mm. The Shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground underfoot.
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Minimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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Low
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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Medium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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High
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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Maximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Stability Level
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Neutral Running Shoes
Neutral shoes support the foot through a normal range of arch collapse and generally do not have built-in technology to correct movement.
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Stability Running Shoes
Stability shoes are a great option for those who overpronate or need added support. These shoes help to limit the inward rolling motion of the ankle while running or walking and assist in guiding the foot straight through the gait cycle.
Product Highlights:
With this classic colorway inspired by the original SL:PDX, the Speedland GS:PDX pays homage to the Forest Park Trail System in Portland, Oregon. This evergreen stunner isn't just for long races, but can handle all your daily training with responsive comfort.
To relish the long miles like its essentially identical GS siblings, the GS:PDX's midsole is taller than its GL cousins. But the energetic and durable 100% HTPU superfoam remains the same for the carrier base layer. Directly under your soles, the proprietary foam of the drop-in core layer adds plush responsiveness. Like other Speedland models, this core is removable to add an optional Carbitex GearFlex carbon fiber plate (sold separately), if desired.
The premium upper is made of breathable spacer mesh to keep your feet cool and dry, with strategic high-tenacity fiber for durability. Its PerformFit Wrap is activated by the BOA Fit System's two multi-directional Li2 dials. These advanced dials allow you to make micro-adjustments tighter and looser as the Wrap overlays secure all the key areas of your feet. So now, quicker and easier than ever, you can tighten up for technical descents or loosen up for more comfort on the flats.
Connecting you to the trail, the Michelin Fiber Lite outsole features 4.5 mm lugs for an ideal balance of sticky traction and smoother runnability. The lug tips are designed as cuttable blocks, if you wish to trim them shorter. If you live in humid environments or you run through creeks, you have the option to cut open the drainage hole under the arch.
All in all, the Speedland GS:PDX is engineered to be the ultimate performance trail shoe for long distances. For maximum cushioning and responsiveness, lock in today and crush big miles like never before!
What You'll Love:
- Max cushion blend of comfort, protection, and responsive performance for trails
- Micro-adjustable fit for tailorable security
- Superfoam tuned for natural terrain
Model Number: GS:PDX
Specs & FitLearn More
Shoe Specs
| Weight: | 11.0 oz 312 g |
| Heel Stack: | 40 mm |
| Forefoot Stack: | 33 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset: | 7 mm |
How It FitsLearn More
| Heel Width: | Average |
| Midfoot Fit: | Average |
| Toe Box Fit: | Wide |
How We Measure Our Shoe Specs
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We measure every shoe in-house to provide accurate and consistent details.
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Weight
The weight is based on a Men's size 9 for Men's and Unisex shoes or Women's size 8 for Women's shoes. The weight listed is for a single shoe, including the laces.
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Heel Stack
The heel stack refers to how high your heel sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Forefoot Stack
Forefoot stack refers to how high the ball of the foot sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Heel-toe Offset
Heel-toe offset (drop) is the difference in height between the heel stack and the forefoot stack. We use the number given to us by the brand.
How We Measure Shoe Fit
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All measurements are based on Medium width.
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Fit (width) options are Narrow - Snug - Average - Roomy - Wide.
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Sizing (length) options are Short - True - Long. Note: fit is relative to the "average" running shoe.
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We partner with SmartLast, a program by Heeluxe, to use advanced shoe-measuring technology, to provide objective measurements for toe box, midfoot, and heel widths as well as overall length.
Cushioning Level
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BarefootBarefoot
0-13mm. The Shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground underfoot.
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MinimalMinimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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LowLow
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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MediumMedium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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HighHigh
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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MaximalMaximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- Beaded 100% HTPU superfoam is supercritical aliphatic TPU for higher energy return, superior abrasion resistance, and long-lasting performance. This external bottom layer acts as a carrier for the internal drop-in core.
- Proprietary drop-in core foam is a supercritical blend of OBC, EVA, and nylon compounds for a slightly plusher but still responsive underfoot experience. This thick layer (15 mm heel / 10 mm forefoot) is removable to insert the optional Carbitex GearFlex carbon fiber plate (sold separately). This shoe isn't compatible with custom or third-party orthotics, insoles, or inserts.
OUTSOLE
- Michelin OC1 rubber with Fiber Lite delivers a superb balance of sticky grip and high durability across variable surfaces.
- 4.5 mm lugs offer an ideal blend of aggressive trail running grip and smoother runnability. The tips are cuttable if you wish to trim them shorter, for example if you're almost exclusively on very dry and hard-packed trails.
- Optional drainage hole under the arch comes sealed but gives you the ability to cut it open if desired.
UPPER
- Spacer mesh is light and breathable, with strategic high-tenacity fiber for durability.
- PerformFit Wrap combines three supportive overlays to securely wrap all vital areas of your foot.
- BOA Fit System utilizes two multi-directional Li2 dials to engage the PerformFit Wrap. These dials offer micro-adjustability in both directions, allowing you to instantly tighten the fit for bombing technical descents and loosen the fit for comfort as quickly and as often as you like.
