Altra running shoes have come a long way since the original Altra Lone Peak. It was a game-changer in the running shoe market, but to be honest, it had durability issues. All that’s changed now. Altra offers a wide range…
Today we’re going to look at two top trail shoes from Altra that have been the cornerstones of the trail running shoe lineup for nearly 10 years now. They both share similarities, but they target a slightly different terrain, and…
The Altra Escalante has long been the love of many road runners, gym-goers, and casual sneakerheads. And now Altra has just released an update to bring the version to 3.0! So does this new jump in versions mean it’s an…
Are Altra Shoes Barefoot? Well, if you’re here, you probably want to know the answer to the question. So let’s answer it. In short, no. But there’s more to the answer than just no, and to better explain why I…
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…
At the moment, I feel like every time I get a new running shoe; it becomes my new favorite. And today’s shoe is no different. The Xero Shoes HFS is the closest to barefoot I’ve felt in any enclosed upper…
When looking around for trail shoes, typically, you have to throw style out the window. But one company trying to bridge the gap between fashion and active shoes is Vivobarefoot. The Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG is a stylish barefoot runner…
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…
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…
If you’ve followed the barefoot industry for a while, you probably already know the trade-offs that brands make so they can deliver a wide forefoot, minimal shoe. Styling is often an issue, and durability can be dubious. But Vivobarefoot seems…