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When my wife first mentioned to me the idea of switching over to zero-drop shoes, I was intrigued by the idea of trying them, but not really sure what to expect. That was a few years ago, and honestly ...

While on the surface Altra and HOKA running shoes look extremely different, there are in fact some similarities that might drive you to enjoy both shoes. In fact, I run in both brands most weeks!

Saucony has significantly overhauled its flagship training shoes in recent updates, making them lighter and lower profile--shoes have been re-categorized as 4- or 8-millimeter offset, a measure of how ...

One of the most important things about approaching the Torin 7 is related to how one might approach Altra shoes in general. As opposed to traditional running shoes, the Torin 7 employs Altra’s zero ...

The appeal of running in zero-drop shoes is their alleged promise of promoting your “natural” form. Unlike other trainers, whose heel is typically 8mm to 12mm thicker than the forefoot, a zero-drop ...

When you think Altra, you may think zero drop—but the brand is more than just that. The best Altra shoes include chunky, max-cushion sneakers, fast racers, and more. And don’t forget the brand’s ...

The Altra Lone Peak is a perennial favorite of both trail runners and thru-hikers. The Lone Peak 9 is the most recent iteration, and I’ve been testing them this season on trails around Montana, Utah, ...

Altra running shoes have improved my quality of life by leaps and bounds. When my wife first mentioned to me the idea of switching over to zero-drop shoes, I was intrigued by the idea of trying them, ...