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=Comparisons=
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
==Altra Instinct and Altra Asics Gel Hyper Speed==The Instinct and [[Altra Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] are surprisingly close in cushioning given the Instinct is about 80% heavier than the Hyper Speed. Normally I'd say that this makes the Hyper Speed the clear winner, but the Instinct is worth considering due to its comfort. The Hyper Speed is far from uncomfortable, but when my feet are tired and beaten up, the softness of the Instinct is welcome. I'd never choose the Instinct over the Hyper Speed in a race (of any distance), but as a shoe for an easy training run, it's worth contemplating.
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==Altra Instinct and Altra Asics GT 2000==I like to compare shoes against my benchmark "normal running shoe", the [[Altra Asics GT 2000]]. The GT 2000 is only slightly heavier than the Instinct, and has less cushioning. The two shoes could not be farther apart in their use of [[The Science of Running Shoes]], with the GT 2000 adding lots of over engineering and counterproductive features. The Instinct doesn't try to interfere with your stride, or encourage a heel strike like the GT 2000. The Instinct is a clear demonstration of what's wrong with traditional running shoes and how they should be created.
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