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…
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…
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…
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…
So you want a zero-drop shoe!? But you’re not ready to give up the cushion. I get it; cushion has its benefits. Although I can’t promise that barefoot shoes won’t come up at some point 🙂 In this post, we’ll…
The Altra Escalante 3 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…
So you want to run on asphalt barefoot? What about the nails and glass you find on the streets!? That may be an overblown worry, but it’s understandable if you want something to protect those precious feet. That’s where this…
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…