The Zelen is the latest in a slew of running shoes from Xero Shoes, but this shoe has one differentiator. It’s the first Xero Shoe made with sustainability in mind. I have mixed feelings after trying the Zelen. Is it…
The Lone Peak is a shoe that holds a unique spot in the trail running shoe market. No other company has come close to competing with Altra for a wide, soft, flexible workhorse that translates across the thru-hiking and ultrarunning…
Altra has revamped its lineup consistently for the last few years, and 2023 doesn’t seem to be any different. Some of the new Altra shoes coming in 2023 are due for an upgrade, and some need an update to fix…
Altra Lone Peak; a shoe that’s been in the rotation of many trail runners over the years. There are few others on the market like the Lone Peak, and it’s solidified itself as the wide, responsive, flexible option when comfort…
Born To Run was a hugely successful running book back in the early 2010s, mainly due to the fantastic storytelling and engaging characters involved. But many people morphed the words into gospel and began practicing what they believed was a…
Altra and Hoka have been a mainstay on the trail scene for a long time. They share common DNA but have fundamental differences that will likely be a huge decider when looking for your next road or trail bashers. In…
Today I’m going to try and find you the best barefoot road shoe for your feet. Not every shoe brand and model will fit your foot perfectly. Some won’t be wide enough, some won’t be deep enough, and some will…
So, you want to run barefoot? Or at least run in minimal shoes. You’ve heard all the hype about a stronger foundation, a reduced injury risk, and transitioning to a more natural way of running…you know, the type of running…
Barefoot running. We’ve been on this hype train before. Born To Run? Vibram Five Fingers? “You’ll never be injured again.” Sadly, over a decade ago, idealizations and the swell of the barefoot movement grew far too fast, spread lies, and…
The Xero Shoes 360 is not the shoe we’d typically review on Barefoot Run Review because it’s not a running shoe, but instead, a cross-fit, court-style shoe. But don’t worry, it’s still got barefoot roots, with added lateral stability and…