Mount to Coast™ Ushers in New Era of Running Performance with H1, a Hybrid Shoe Redefining Durability

October 2, 2025

By incorporating CircleCELL™, the first high-performance midsole material to be made of 100% renewable feedstock, the hybrid model is challenging the lifespan of running shoes

HONG KONG (October 2, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Mount to Coast™, the first performance shoe brand to specialize in ultra running and long-distance pursuits, today debuted the H1, a hybrid road-to-trail model which aims to challenge industry standards for longevity, sustainability and durability. The brand’s new midsole, CircleCELL™, earned an ISPO Award specifically for exceptional durability during long runs, excellent lightweight and energy return, and its unique approach to sustainability.

“The technology in the H1 represents a new promise to runners – sustainability doesn’t have to come at the cost of performance. A bio-based product can support longer mileage with greater comfort,” said Mount to Coast’s founder and designer Yeti Zhang. “To create the combination of durability and eco-friendly construction, we looked beyond the available technology in our industry. We partnered with BASF, leveraging decades of research and innovation. The result, CircleCELL, demands more from the shoe market by proving science can serve both runners and our planet.”

H1 will utilize CircleCELL, the first high performance midsole material to be made of 100% renewable feedstock, including recycled organic waste. The brand’s new foundation uses roughly 20 pounds (9 kilograms) of combined organic waste and residual biomass to create a pair of midsoles that boast a 90% increase in longevity when compared to PEBA-made shoes. The proprietary material is proven to outperform other midsole materials available on the market in density and rebound.

In one instance, ultrarunner and race director Jamil Coury ran more than 600 miles in one pair of H1’s in a single effort, winning a lifetime supply of free burritos in the process.

The hybrid model employs several key elements for all-terrain use:

• Dual-zone Upper Construction | The jacquard top portion is engineered for adaptive fit and comfort, while the lower material uses high-performance woven fabric reinforced with Kevlar aramid fibers for exceptional durability.
• VersaGrip | Our proprietary outsole technology delivers exceptional grip and durability across all terrains with 2mm lugs.
• TUNEDFIT Dual Lacing System | Our signature lacing system offers a customizable fit for the forefoot and midfoot.
• Lightweight: 8.5 oz / 242 g (US M9) 7.9 oz / 223 g (US W9)
• Stack Height: Heel 35 mm, Forefoot 29 mm
• Drop: 6 mm

The H1 (MSRP $180) is available today on mounttocoast.com in two colorways: White Sands, a primarily white shoe with blue hints, and Joshua Tree, a two-toned chocolate brown and light tan combination.

To browse Mount to Coast’s products or learn more about the brand’s Run Research Lab and its proprietary technology, please visit mounttocoast.com.

Please direct Mount to Coast media inquiries to New Local PR Founder and Account Director Anna Avery at anna@newlocalpr.com.

About Mount to Coast™

Mount to Coast is a technical footwear brand specializing in long-distance running and biomechanics research to challenge the limits of ultrarunning. Founded for athletes who transcend distance, Mount to Coast integrates innovative materials inspired by various industries to engineer footwear offering exceptional comfort, support, energy return and durability. Its first two models – the R1 and S1 – crafted with insights from Mount to Coast’s Run Research Lab, are award-winning, record-breaking shoes, vigorously tested in highly challenging races and evaluated by elite athletes.

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