REVIEW FROM FAITH GOSS Initial impression Cute design and color scheme Durable leather upper Interesting variation of lugs Offset lacing pattern Sockliner…no need for socks! Comfortable insert Super flexible Adjustable healstrap Technical Jargon...
REVIEW FROM FAITH GOSS Initial impression: Light shoe Killer lugs on the bottom Good color scheme Good upper for maximum breathability Good stock laces to prevent loosening while running Technical jargon: Retail: $120 Weight: 8 oz 6 mm...
After training off and on with the New Balance Minimus line of shoes for the last several months, I was very excited to hear about an update that was promoted as having more cushioning, more protection, an improved outsole, and still the desired 4mm...
New Balance hit the minimalist trail shoe scene last year with the MT10 ($105). They went even “super” minimal with the MT00 ($110). Let’s take a look at several of the Minimus line from New Balance. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS...
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Saucony Peregrine 2 ($100) is a great update from the original Peregrine with a more durable/lighter upper and improved traction. The shoe is form fitting, that is, it does fit snug. However, I did not need to go up a half...
The Scarpa Spark ($115) comes in at under 10 oz, and I believe is one of the overlooked shoes this year when compared to all the other “name-brands”. The Spark is considered a “mountain minimal” shoe. Let’s examine the Spark. INTIAL...
There is a lot of debate over the various versions of the Brooks Cascadia from “floating” eyelets to lack of traction. Let’s look at the updated Brooks Cascadia 7 ($110). INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Cascadia 7 comes in slightly...
SKORA is a new shoe company based in Portland, Oregon that is entering the minimalist shoe market. The SKORA Base ($125) is designed as a road shoe. A trail version will be released in Spring 2013. Although a road shoe, a comment from one of our TRN...
The GoLite Dart Lite shoe is advertised as a low-drop, trail running shoe: Specifications Upper: breathable mesh Insole: versatile PreciseFit™ system that can be customized for narrow, medium and wide feet by inserting or removing insole components...
The VIVOBAREFOOT Breatho Trail ($90) is a breathable barefoot-style minimalist trail shoe. Lets take a look at the Breatho Trail. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Breatho comes in slightly lighter than the Neo Trail at 9.25 oz versus 9.75 oz. The shoe...