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02Sep
AltraFits Correct ToesMixed TerrainNatural Foot ShapedTrailUncategorizedZero-drop

Altra Superior 4

Jeff PyrahSep 02, 2019

This is the Altra Superior 4.0. We loved the Superior 1.5, but were disappointed with the 3.0. In our opinion, it had too much cushioning, particularly for a trail shoe and this reduced its stability. The...

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02Aug
AltraFits Correct ToesNatural Foot ShapedRoadUncategorizedZero-drop

Altra Solstice

Jeff PyrahAug 02, 2019

The Altra Solstice is the best minimal road shoe available at the moment. It weighs only 196g, yet has enough structure to hold the foot in place well. It’s also very resilient – I’ve trained...

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08Jul
Fits Correct ToesNatural Foot ShapedRoadUncategorizedVivobarefootZero-drop

Vivobarefoot Primus Lite

Jeff PyrahJul 08, 2019

The Vivobarefoot Primus Lite is too good-looking! Its pure white looks are amazing, tempting you to save it for Sunday best. But, it is great to run in too. The road sibling of the trail shoe brothers...

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31Jul
Fits Correct ToesMixed TerrainNatural Foot ShapedTrailVivobarefootZero-drop

Vivobarefoot Primus Swimrun

Jeff PyrahJul 31, 2018

The Primus Swimrun is the perfect marriage of the Primus Trail FG (firm ground) and SG (soft ground). I liked both of these shoes, but my concerns with each are answered in this beautiful combination....

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11Jun
AltraFits Correct ToesNatural Foot ShapedTrailZero-drop

Altra Superior 3.5

Jeff PyrahJun 11, 2018

This is most recent incarnation of the Superior. In our review of the Superior 1.5, Sam argued that the 3.0 was no match for the earlier model. Is the 3.5 any better? In short, while it is foot-shaped,...

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06Apr
Fits Correct ToesNatural Foot ShapedRoadZero-drop

Altra Vanish-R

Jeff PyrahApr 06, 2018

This is the Altra shoe I’d been waiting for. Zero-drop, foot-shaped but also thin-soled (14mm) and with an incredibly minimal upper. There was a real buzz on the web about this shoe for these...

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27Feb
Fits Correct ToesInov8Mixed TerrainTrail

Inov8 Trailtalon 235

Jeff PyrahFeb 27, 2018

The Trailtalon 235 is Inov8’s current most minimal shoe. It is a suitable replacement for those who loved the Trailroc 235 or 245 and the Terraclaw 220. It differs from those shoes because the sole is...

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30Nov
Fits Correct ToesInov8Natural Foot ShapedTrail

Inov8 Terraclaw 220

Jeff PyrahNov 30, 2017

The Terraclaw replaced the much-loved Trailroc. It has now been discontinued too (Inov8 has brought out a new Trailroc, which looks very different and isn’t as light) so I urge you to buy this shoe...

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30Nov
Fits Correct ToesNatural Foot ShapedTrailVivobarefootZero-drop

Vivobarefoot Primus Trail FG

Jeff PyrahNov 30, 2017

As a minimal shoe wearer, the release of Vivobarefoot’s new trail shoes was always going to be a big one for me. The Neo Trail, Breatho and Trail Freak, each an improvement on their predecessor, were...

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30Nov
Fits Correct ToesNatural Foot ShapedTrailVivobarefootZero-drop

Vivobarefoot Primus Trail SG

Jeff PyrahNov 30, 2017

As a minimal shoe wearer, the release of Vivobarefoot’s new trail shoes was always going to be a big one for me. The Neo Trail, Breatho and Trail Freak, each an improvement on their predecessor, were...

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With more than 60 years’ running experience between us, we have strong opinions when it comes to running shoes. We believe the best shoes disappear when you put them on, working in harmony with the foot.

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