The Altra Escalante 4 and the Altra Torin 7 are very different shoes. Yes, they’re both zero drop and have a fair amount of cushion, but the feeling during a run is drastically different. On top of that, the fit…
“It’s amazing how something so simple can transform how I run.” That was my thought when I started using the PR Gear FloatRun Harness during training. This little product won’t be for everyone because the running form cues it re-inforces…
So you want to transition into zero-drop shoes like Altras or even minimal/barefoot shoes like Xero Shoes? How do you start? Slowly! The transition to running any decent distance in zero-drop shoes can take months. You constantly rotate your new…
If you’ve been looking for a new minimal road shoe, you’ve likely come across Xero Shoes. The issue is, Xero Shoes have a whole bunch of different road options, so how do you choose? In this comparison, I will help…
If you’ve looked around the Barefoot Run Review site, you’ll notice several Xero Shoes Reviews. Being one of the biggest barefoot shoe brands, they’ve got a lot of options for road running, trail running, and everything in between. But is…
With the release of the original Outroad almost 2 years ago, Altra entered a new and interesting market. A shoe that can take you from the roads to the trails and perform decently on both. In June 2023, Altra released…
Here we are! Another version of the large stack height marathon road runner. And the answer everyone has been waiting for…… The Altra Torin 7 tongue is fixed! Now we have that out of the way. Let’s focus on the…
If you’re in the market for a zero-drop, wide toe box neutral road running shoe, you’ve likely considered both the Altra Rivera and the Altra Escalante. Both of these shoes fit the bill perfectly, but choosing between the two depends…
In this head-to-head comparison, we explore the distinct features of Altra's Lone Peak 8 and Superior 6 trail shoes. Find out which shoe best matches your trail running needs, from cushioning to fit, and make an informed decision on your next pair of trail champions.
At first glance, you might think that Altra and Nike designs are worlds apart, but when you dig deeper, you find many similarities. But the few differences we do find are vast and fundamental to foot strength and longevity in…