Best Altra Road Running Shoes of 2023
With the Rivera 3 released at the start of the year and the Torin getting a huge update, it’s time to start talking about the best Altra Road Running shoe of 2023. Sorry, high stack friends. The Via Olympus 2…
Best Altra Trail Running Shoes of 2023
With the newest version of Lone Peak 7 released at the start of 2023 and the Superior 6 that came soon after, it’s time to start thinking about the best Altra Trail Running shoe of 2023. It’s tough to say…
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. Weight: 9.9 oz/ 280 g Stack Height: 30mm Built…
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…