Check out our Audio review 10.4 oz 10 mm drop Suggested Retail: $110 Good Fit well out of the box Traditional shoe feel and look Drains well after stream crossing Snug in midfoot with good toe room Good protection against technical trails ...
Listen to our audio review Inspired by Lone Peak, one of the rockiest, toughest mountains in the Wasatch Range, The Lone Peak™ was designed to conquer the Wasatch 100. While the foot-shaped design allows athletes to stay relaxed and comfortable for...
Listen to our review of the Asics Gel-Fuji Racer 3 less than 9 oz! 8mm drop Rock plate for protection Suggested retail: $110 Good: Aggresive lug pattern for good traction Very good drainage Lightweight, almast minimalist feel – similar to the...
The Altra Olympus is another entrant into the 2014 “maximal” shoes, that is, lots of cushioning with a minimal offset (for Altra shoes, it is a zero offset). Altra trail running shoes are categorized by Maximum cushioning (Olympus); Moderate...
If you have been searching the web and social media, 2014 is the trend for “maximal” shoes. Although this category of shoes doesn’t have an official definition, but you can see that it is taking the learnings of the minimal trend (zero to low...
The Asics Gel Fuji Trainer 3 comes in at sub-10 oz (~9.70 oz). The offset is at 8mm (10/18mm). I would have preferred an offset at 4mm to 6mm. Out of the box, it fit true to size. Unlike the complaint of the Trainer 2 not having eyelets but...
The Mammut MTR 201 Pro Low fit true to size. You will notice that it has new lower lugs with a “sticky” rubber outsole (Gripex Sonar II). It has a secure fit due to the “anchors” – lacing is built into the shoe. I like the speed lace system with...
You will notice something very different about the Newton Running Energy shoe. It is the second shoe in the Newton Running line-up that has five lugs versus the traditional four lugs. See picture below. You will also notice the five lugs are less...
The New Balance Minimus HI-REZ is the closest thing to barefoot running that I have worn. It is a mere 3.7 oz, zero drop shoe with great flexibility and ground feel. Retail: $120
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The New Balance MT1010 V2 is a great upgrade to the original MT1010. It is slightly thicker, 1mm ultra-lightweight midsole, adding cushioning without adding weight. Let’s take a look at the MT1010 V2. INITIAL IMPRESSION I’ve tried minimal shoes...