What Zero Drop Shoe I used for a 100km race
If you’ve subscribed to my newsletter, you likely know I completed my first 100km in the hills of Lake District, UK. But can you believe I was in a pickle for what trail shoe to wear for the race? I…
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Knit Review – A casual shoe made for road running?
Have you ever thrown on a pair of Vivo’s and thought, “These are a bit stiff and uncomfortable”? If so, then this review is for you. The Vivobarefoot Primus Lite Knit sports a complete knit upper designed for comfort and…
Have Altra lost their way with the FWD Experience 4mm shoe? – Should we always run zero drop
When I saw the rumors about a 4mm Altra shoe earlier in the year, I thought it was a joke. But gradually, as we inched closer and closer to a prospective release date, I started to worry. Altra has been…
Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG Review – Comfortable and Aggressive?
Is it really a good idea to have a trail shoe with a knit upper? Vivobarefoot thinks so. I decided to put this Frankenstein idea to the test with the Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Knit FG. But should you do the…
Altra Mont Blanc Review – Speedy, grippy, but with a fundamental flaw
The Altra Mont Blanc is a race-ready trail shoe with a grippy Vibram outsole. The cut-down upper and 30mm stack height materials place the shoe perfectly in the long-distance racer realm. Amazon.com Mont Blanc (Free returns) Check Prices I’m a…
Altra Olympus 5 Mini Review – A big shoe with a lot of life
If you’re looking for a maximally cushioned trail shoe with a ton of durability and comfort, the Altra Olympus is likely your first stop. With a quality Vibram outsole and a fit that the Altra Mont Blanc would yearn to…
Xero Shoes Scrambler Low Review – The aggressive, protective, minimal trail shoe
Another trail shoe from Xero Shoes! Yes, that’s right, the Scrambler Low is the third trail shoe in the Xero Shoe lineup, so how does it differ from the Terraflex II and the Mesa Trail II? I’ve been testing the…
Xero Shoes Nexus Knit Review – The lifestyle shoe that can do a little running
I can’t say I was completely won over when I first received the Xero Shoes Nexus Knit. Hey, it’s just another casual shoe from Xero Shoes. But that’s where I got it a little wrong. Weight: 9.2 oz/ 260 g…
Xero Shoes Mesa Trail II vs. Terraflex II – A single brand with two barefoot trail shoes!
There are not many barefoot trail shoes on the market, and that’s because it’s a tough niche to get right. Too minimal, and the sharp rocks will likely cut your run short. Too maximal, and everyone will complain that there’s…
Altra Escalante 4 vs Torin 7 – Do you need all that cushion?
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…