Altra Lone Peak 8 vs. Superior 6 – Best option
Whereas the Lone Peak 8 and the Superior 6 may look similar on the outside, the ride, fit and performance are drastically different.
Altra Escalante 3 Review – What’s changed since 2.0 and 2.5
The Escalante 4 is now available! If you want the latest and greatest, go and check out our review on the Escalante 4. Some of the features of the old Escalante in an updated pacakge. Escalante 4 Review The Altra…
Are Altra Shoes Truly Barefoot? Does it matter?
Altra shoes aren’t true barefoot shoes, but models like the Escalante Racer 2 and Superior come close. They have minimal design aspects but still offer more cushioning than a true barefoot shoe. For true minimal footwear, consider brands like Xero Shoes or Vivobarefoot.
Xero Shoes Mesa Trail vs. Terraflex II – Which trail shoe fits your foot?
When it comes to minimal trail running shoes, there aren’t many options on the market. Xero Shoes knew that needed to change, so they released 2 completely different trail options. In this review, I will go over the basics of…
Xero Shoes HFS Review – The Best Minimal Road Shoe to Improve Barefoot Gait
Update: The Xero Shoes HFS was re-released in February 2025 due to popular demand. Check them out on the Xero Shoes website here! At the moment, I feel like every time I get a new running shoe; it becomes my…
Vivobarefoot Primus Trail FG – Protective yet Minimal
The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail is a great trail shoe for many conditions, but only if it fits your feet. Let's find out if it's the right choice for you!
Xero Shoes TerraFlex II Review – The do it all Barefoot Trail Shoe
If you’re looking for a minimal shoe with knarly trail protection, you’re in for a treat. The Xero Shoes TerraFlex II is the big brother of all the barefoot trail industry, trying to prove you can marry minimal and all-round…
Vivobarefoot vs. Altra – Which shoe brand is right for you?
Are you looking to transition to a zero drop shoe but don’t know what your best options are? (If so, start here) Maybe you’re already running in Altras, but you’re looking to transition to a more “barefoot” feel, and you’ve…
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III Review: My new favorite barefoot shoe?
In a nutshell, the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite is a minimal shoe with a thin 4mm sole and plenty of room around the toes for perfect toe splay. The shoe starts to buck the trend of other standard minimal shoes by upgrading its styling, material choice and focusing more on environmental issues.
Xero Shoes Z-Trail Review: A sandal that does it all?
If you’re looking for a sandal that’s as near to barefoot as you can get, provides excellent traction for trail walking, and stays secure throughout your walk, then the Xero Shoes Z-Trail could be the one for you. In this…