Mount to Coast - H1

Only got one run in mine, but the Mount to Coast H1s sound like they might fit the bill. If you haven’t done any research on them, it might be worth it to check them out! They’re a great shoe so far and I’ve used them on a trail run yesterday that wasn’t super technical but they performed really well!

I tried the R1 and had similar arch issues as you, returned them before I even ran in them. I have the H1s and can happily report that there is no arch concern. I did go half a size up in the H1 but I also prefer more space vs snug fit, so that may be a personal choice. Only 20 miles in them but I've really enjoyed them so far.

I haven't and do not use inserts. I do feel a little poke in my arch but it hasn't been bothersome. Only 40 miles in them myself with my longest run being a very hilly 10 miler but no issues on my end.

They feel fine on the road. Outsole is pretty firm so should last a good amount of miles in all terrain scenarios

As many have said, any shoe will fit the bill for this. I run most of my miles on backroads that are dirt/gravel. Road shoes are perfectly fine and on pea gravel it'll even be more consistent than the backroads I run that can have some chunkier loose rocks, washboard sections and potholes. A hybrid or mild trail shoe could provide a little extra grip if needed but not necessary imo. So use what you always train in and try not to overthink it. I only have 70 miles in the mount to coast h1 but it seems like a very comfortable, versatile shoe. About as soft as I'd want in a shoe. My sister in law loves their P1, so any of their road shoes would also likely do. But if you have a pair of road shoes you love, I wouldn't hesitate taking them to this kind of ultra.

It's a solid shoe. I have 150 miles on my pair and have enjoyed them through all paces and terrains. It definitely lacks grip like a trail shoe would offer but that was expected. They do great on dirt or back roads which is where a majority of my miles come. I'm showing minimal to no outsole wear so far. I did away with the dual lacing system and just tossed a normal pair of laces in. I also think they run warm and carry a bit of stench.

001s are worth it if you can find them for $150 (I got mine for $100). I was able to stack over 500 miles on them before I retired them to be my golf shoes. I went a full size up and the fit was ok. Not overly spacious but accommodating. They also run very warm but made for a great winter running shoe since they don't let water in (or out). A very boring and firm shoe that just kept going. 005s not worth it. They are light and the upper is more generous than the 001 but the lace bite through the tongue is miserable and the heel cup jabbed into my achilles like a dagger. The midsole was smoked after about 200 miles for me. I'm not big by any means at 5'9" and 170lbs, so the midsole flattening this early left me pretty disappointed. I only got 260 out of them before tossing them in the trash. I logged 100 training miles in them before running a full 100 miler in them. After those 200 miles I tried logging runs as little as 5 miles and rock hits were piercing through the shoe and my feet would kill me afterwards. So it's hard for me to recommend or justify them at their insane price tag of $325. For half the cost, the Mount to Coast H1 seems like a superior buy in almost every aspect. Heck I ran my latest 100 miler in a pair of cheap ($80) Merrell Nova 4s and they were an excellent shoe. A brand that gets slept on in the trail running space.

Mount to Coast H1 has been great for me. I mostly run on dirt/gravel back roads and this shoe has been my go. I have 410 miles on my pair and the outsole still looks new, midsole is still very bouncy, and there are no rips or tears in the upper. The shoe is comfortable at easy paces and feels at home when picking up the pace as well.

LOVE this shoe, fits the description perfectly

What were you dealing with in the H1? I had some funny lateral mid/hindfoot pain after my first couple runs in them. The fit works for me so I’m hoping it’s just my body adjusting to running again.

That is such a good shoe. I love it for easy runs but you can go faster if you want. The foam reminds me a little bit of Lightstrike Pro.

I also have the Evo SL ATR. The Evo feels like the wilder faster brother. The H1 is the more stable, more friendly and more comfortable one.

Check out mount to coast. I’ve demoed them before and loved their feel. They are made to be hybrid shoes for light trail, road and daily use. I’m grabbing a pair before I start my backpacking trip around Europe so I only need to bring one pair of shoes in my pack. I think I’m going to get their r1 models

Ahh yeah sorry I mix up the single letter names

Oh man don't even hesitate: M2C H1 for everything road to moderate trail.

You bet! I’ve been shocked with how good mine are. Amazing on road or trail, speed work or light snow. I know an athlete who wore a pair of H1s for an entire 200M without taking them off. 

Couldn’t agree more! It’s my favorite shoe in a long time. I’ve just passed 1,000 km and of course there’s some wear and tear but nowhere near as much as with the big shoe companies at half the mileage. Would recommend it to everyone.

Mostly gravelroads and the last month snow, an excellent shoe for this season

Mount to Coast H1. Perfect for winter weather runs on the road and decent enough lugs for light trails. For pavement durability, Google "Jamil Coury Chipotle burrito H1"...

I have the H1 and I enjoy it, I think it's a great shoe that fits into my rotation really well. But I personally don't consider it super bouncy. Maybe that's because my other shoes are the Megablast and the UFO? But I even think my Prodigio Pros have more bounce than my H1s. That being said, I don't really need the H1 to feel any bouncier. And everyone's different.

These might be edging out the EVO SL as my favorite shoes of the year (and most exciting shoes of the last several years). Feels 85% as bouncy as the EVO SL, but far more stable. Sure, they're heavier than the featherweight EVO SL, but they feel light — especially for a trail shoe with such a durable upper and outsole. I've run some moderate singletrack and had no traction issues on light mud, sand, or wet dirt. Not the most nimble trail shoe and I wouldn't pick it for really technical, rocky/rooty/tight trails, but it doesn't feel like a megastack cruiser and doesn't feel tippy. On roads they just feel like a road shoe. No clip-clop you get with some trail outsoles. I'm most excited to use them as winter road running shoes here in Minneapolis. Should be absolutely perfect for going from packed snow and ice to dry pavement.