I run long distance on dirt trails, I got these shoes on sale for USD 50.

The shoes are worth their price. I run on dirt trails, in the woods, and out in the desert, on trails covered in small sharp rocks. I live in the Judean Hills in Israel.

The grip on these shoes is excellent. the cushioning is above par.

The two complaints I have about them is that the heel is rather elevated, which makes you have to look out for your ankles, this in comparasin to my previous Saucony xodus, which in my mind are the best money/ value trail runner out there.
The second problem is the rock plate- or the lack of one. off the bat, runnin g on rocks you get pocked by the rockes, straight through the sole. not nice, and for a full price of $80, not good enough.

Bottom line- fast and light shoe with great grip for any type of terrain except for really sharp jagged rocks.

Very good quality for $50. not so much for more than that.

Do not use on anything paved. the sole will dissapear in no time at all.

If you need a realy tough rock plate in the sole- go for the Saucony Xodus, or if you have the money- Montrail Hardrocks.