Mountain shoes
Product 2026
Woman, Man
We tested the Rossignol Vercors, positioned as the brand’s long-distance trail running shoe. It’s another step in the steady expansion of Rossignol’s trail running range. Known worldwide for its ski products (and far less for its bikes), Rossignol isn’t the first name that comes to mind in running—so the brand still has to build its image in this field, through its products and its team of athletes.
The Rossignol Vercors, set to launch in spring 2026, complements the Vezor, which shares the same drop but is designed for performance and technical terrain. Meanwhile, the Venosk is conceived as a training shoe for everyday runs.
Back to the Vercors test. From the very first strides, it feels like a well-born shoe: meticulously made, with precise assembly and materials that immediately deliver a premium impression.
The fit quality stands out. Unsurprisingly, given Rossignol’s decades of experience in delivering ultra-precise fits through its ski boots (alpine and Nordic). That expertise clearly carries over, much like La Sportiva, which leveraged its climbing shoe know-how to succeed in trail running.
The Vercors provides excellent heel lockdown, a snug yet comfortable midfoot wrap, and enough forefoot room so the metatarsals aren’t squeezed.
Ground feel is excellent: you sense the terrain for precision, but without discomfort. Rock impacts are filtered, and the shoe shows no instability or lateral roll. Foot placement feels solid and reliable on technical ground.
The cushioning isn’t overly plush, but that helps preserve precision.
Outsole grip is good. We did wonder how it compares to the Michelin outsole on the Rossignol Vezor—better or worse? Hard to say definitively.
The ride is smooth, with well-managed sole stiffness, though we missed a bit of natural forward rocker. We’d also like to see more energy return, a little extra pop.
The rock plate does its job well. The lacing system is efficient, though it requires some care to secure tension all the way down to the forefoot. The flat laces don’t need a double knot. The thin tongue stays centered. At 290 grams, the shoe is impressively light, helping reduce fatigue. The Vercors also doubles nicely as a fast hiking shoe.
In summary: an excellent fit for a long-distance shoe. Carefully built, stable, grippy, and reassuring—though slightly lacking in energy return.
6 mm 
We used this equipment over a long period of time
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