With the CCC concluded and the athletes' placings settled, which trail shoe brands were on their feet? More than 39 brands made the list, and the diversity of trail running shoe brands is on full display.

In this heavyweight clash, sponsor HOKA captured more than a quarter of the share — effectively defending its home turf.

Salomon, born in the Alps, remained firmly in the top three. Compared with the "GENESIS" wave at OCC, observers noted a marked increase in CCC runners opting for the cushioned ULTRA GLIDE model.

Kailas' FUGA, which holds a high market share domestically, also performed well in Chamonix, and the upstart NNormal showed excellent adaptability in Europe. Together with stalwarts BROOKS and ASICS, these brands essentially form the core of trail shoes at CCC.

Veteran European brand LA SPORTVIA leapt to second place — it seems Europeans are still very sold on the "破九" (Break Nine) series.

Additionally, On (昂跑), adidas, The North Face and ACG are closing the gap, and it's plainly visible that these brands are aggressively expanding their product lines. The Agravic Speed Ultra Evo and Picklejus both debuted recently — a clear sign that CCC may have been just a trial for them, and what comes next is more worth watching.

At the next 100-km race, returning to the domestic circuit, how will this ranking change?

Text / Editor: David
Image source: Pao Ye Da Bao Zha
Visuals: Max