Durable and breathable construction combined with supportive underfoot protection make the Patagonia Women’s Release multi-sport trail shoe a good choice for trail runs of day hikes with uneven terrain and long mileage. The Release’s synthetic leather upper combined with Airmesh creates a comfortable fit and breathability in hot weather. Weighing roughly 14.5 ounces for a pair, Patagonia’s Dynamic Fit lace system provides a precise and secure fit that adjusts to the volume of your foot as you lace your shoe. Let’s take a close up look at Patagonia’s Dynamic Lace system. The top two tabs on the shoe where the laces are fed through move independently from the rest of the shoe. They are attached to the tongue and slide back and forth. What this does is it allows you to adjust the internal volume of the shoe to actually fit your foot instead of just tightening the laces and getting a bunched up tongue on the top of your foot. A triple density EVA foot frame offers good pronation and stabilization control and a shock absorption pad protect the forefoot. Underfoot you’ll find a TPU shock plate that helps to distribute pressure while supporting your foot on uneven terrain. A women’s specific Vibram Release outsole provides excellent traction due to high density studs in the outsole of the forefoot and has specific tread placement for women.