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 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...
Salomon XR Mission ($110) is advertised as an “all terrain, short to middle distance training shoe”. On significant thing to note about the XR Mission is that they come in a woman specific trail shoe. The woman’s shoe has deeper flex...
Zoot is a well known brand in the triathlon community. They have developed the first off-road specific running shoe in their Zoot line of shoes. The Zoot TT Trail ($130) seems to stay true to its roots. Let’s take a look at the TT Trail...
The Brooks PureGrit ($100) is the first Brooks entrance into the minimalist trail line of shoes. The PureGrit has some unique features. It’s a neutral, cushioned, and flexible shoe. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS Brooks include some great features...
It’s nice to have a pair of recovery sandals going to and from the trails. I will be reviewing the Zoot Recovery Slide ($50). INITIAL IMPRESSIONS The Zoot Recovery Slide is a custom-fit sandal that molds right to your feet. The molding...
The La Sportiva Vertical K ($115) is a super light minimalist shoe coming in at 7 oz. I have never seen such a radical design. Let’s take a look at the Vertical K. INITIAL IMPRESSION I can’t stress enough – Wow! Super light...
The VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trail ($115) shoe is a “barefoot-style” shoe designed to provide a better *proprioception while providing grip, traction and protection. *Proprioception – is the ability for the body to sense the forces acting...