It’s always an exciting time when I get to try out a pair of shoes by Altra. I’ve been wearing shoes by Altra consistently for the last 5 years. In fact, I currently have three different pairs in my running shoe rotation. The only time that I don’t wear shoes by Altra, is in the gym when I’m cross-training. This Utah based company is dedicated to making shoes with their trademark Zero Drop™ technology that…
A year ago, I had the great fortune of testing the Altra King MT trail shoes. At the time, I concluded that the King MT’s were the best trail shoe I had ever worn (check out my review). It appears that Altra responded by making a better pair with the introduction of the King MT 1.5! However, before I give too much away in the first 3 sentences, let’s take a look at this 2nd…
Running is a simple, cheap and inexpensive sport for the most part, especially in comparison to most others. The joy of finding the right pair of shoes that last at least three months and possess attributes that make the hobby better is one of the best feelings. I know most people tend to stick to their favorite brand and even model of shoe once they hit that sweet spot. It’s often fun to surprise yourself…
Run Oregon received a pair of Under Armour Horizon RTT trail shoes in a women’s size 8. I was super excited to try these trail shoes on my favorite trails here in Oregon, and I’m happy to say I am extremely pleased with these shoes. One of the most important things in a trail shoe here in the Pacific Northwest is that it is water resistant. I was skeptical, but these trail shoes kept my feet completely…
Brooks Levitate The brand new Brooks Levitate are coming out tomorrow, September 30th, and we got our hands (and feet) on a sample pair to try out. Brooks is thrilled about their new “infinite energy” construction, and we must say that we do really like these shoes. Here are the initial specs about the shoes: Neutral support 10mm drop Weight: 11.2 oz – men 9.7 oz – women Medium/High arch They may be a little…
When I first pulled these out of the box, my teenager commented on how ‘cool’ they looked. He’s never in his 14 years noted that I have anything cool or even remotely stylish. While I count that as a plus, my biggest concern is functionality. I know the 2014 Male Ironman winner was wearing these kicks for his event, but I didn’t do more than 8 miles at a time in them. I usually wear stability…
The Mizuno Wave Sonic are the newest road racing shoes from Mizuno and they offer you a very firm sole, which is perfect for short fast distances. The outsole has a single piece of rubber from heel to toe which boosts durability and traction at quicker paces and also provides a snappy toe off. The upper part of the shoe has a mesh styling which is very breathable and keeps everything cool and flowing.…
Trail running is certainly not new and yet based on the emphasis towards trail running clothing and shoes in the just the past 3 years, you might think that dirt was just invented. Everywhere you turn, more and more attention is being focused on running off-road and having the right gear to take you there. As someone who discovered the joy of trail running a little more than 5 years ago, I have had the…
I’m not picky about much, but running shoes are on that short list. I’m on my feet a lot for work and I want to run forever, so I think it’s especially important for me to stay selective with my footwear. I won’t test just any shoe, mainly because I’m no longer in my twenties and my body reminds me of that when I’m not careful. If there’s ever any question, I don’t have a…
The Ultra Train GTX is specifically designed for mountain training, a new product concept introduced by SALEWA. The shoe design is focused on offering excellent traction and stability, so you can fully concentrate on your training, whether long runs on mountain trails or uphill intervals. The shoe is built around MICHELIN®’s performance outsole, exclusively developed with SALEWA. Its special compound is combined with grooves and sculptures for outstanding traction and stability over hard and…
