Scott and Don review the Karhu Flow Trail. The shoe proves to be a strong performer on and off the trail. At 9.0 oz and a 2.5mm drop the shoe satisfies the minimalists requirements. Bidirectional lugs for trail traction on the up and downhill...
Wow! Pearl Izumi has definitely made a debut with their E:Motion line of shoes. They have three trail shoe versions – N1, N2, and M2. The N1 debuted last year with Tim Olsen’s Western States win (not sure what happened since North Face is his...
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS Mix Master 2 The Mix Master 2 fit true to size. There is plenty of room in the midfoot area. It comes in at approximately 8.65 oz. (245 g) with a 4 mm differential. They are flexible. The midsole is made with Merrell Float that...
Asics FluidAxis technology debuts in the Gel-Excel 33 2. What is the FluidAxis? It is an anatomically correct deep flex grooves that have been aligned to the joints of the foot. This allows the shoe to “recognize”, adapt, and respond to the...
Scott and Don wear the new Treksta Sync Trail Runner and set new best time record for Auburn Loop! Check out their Audion review HERE NestFIT system cradles your feet, accounting for every contour as it follows the natural flow and design of the...
Montrail FluidFlex is not the “traditional” design you may be used to from Montrail. It is superlight, cushioned, no rockplate with minimal drop. Let’s take a look at the FluidFlex. INITIAL IMPRESSION Super light! It comes in at slightly over 7 oz...
What more can you do to the already successful Saucony Kinvara line? Let’s take a look at the Saucony Kinvara 4 (May 1, 2013 Release Date). INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Saucony Kinvara 4 has a very nice fit out of the box. For those who are familiar...
La Sportiva adds another line to their “Short Distance” category of shoes (similar to the Vertical K and Helios) – the Anakonda (Sorry Ladies, No Women’s Version). INITIAL IMPRESSION As with the La Sportiva’s “Short Distance” line of shoes, the...
Newton running shoes are a “transition” shoe for those looking to transition into “better” running form. The Motion (Women’s Version) is technically a road shoe, but can be utilized on non-technical trails. INTIAL IMPRESSIONS The Newton...
By Faith Asics continues to make their presence known in the trail running world with their release of the Gel Fuji Trainer 2. Unlike Asics’ first entry to the minimalist trail shoe, Gel Fuji Racer, the Fuji Trainer 2 adds a little more...