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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Patagonia EVERlong Review}}
The [http://www.zappos.com/patagonia-everlong Patagonia EVERlong] was a huge disappointment for me. Patagonia claim a 4 mm drop, but it actually around 9 mm. Instead of being a minimal drop shoe, it turns out to be quite conventional. Other than the drop, the EVERlong does not have any major flaws. However, in pretty much every aspect there is a better option, making it hard to recommend. {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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=Characteristics=
* {{H:WhyBuy}}. I don't think you should buy the EVERlong. If you're after something closer to a traditional shoe, look at the [[Saucony Kinvara]] which is lighter. The [[Hoka Clifton]] is lighter and better cushioned, the [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]], or [[Saucony Virrata]] are lighter and zero-drop.
* {{H:cushioning}}. The EVERlong is moderately cushioned.
* {{H:drop}}. The EVERlong has 9mm of drop, which is more than I'd like or recommend.
* {{H:structure}}. This shoe uses single density of foam, with no grooves to improve flexibility. Part of the foam is colored differently, but this is just a superficial paint, not different density foam. * {{H:flexibility}}. The EVERlong is less flexible that I would have expected, probably because the foam does not have any grooves, and partly because of the extensive outsole..
* {{H:outsole}}. There is a hard rubber covering virtually the entire contact area of the shoe, which improves longevity.
* {{H:shape}}. The shoe is does not match the shape of the human foot, but the EVERlong is not as bad as many shoes. However, I'd still recommend [[Shoe DissectionModifications| cutting open the toe box for comfort]].{{H:TryCuttingShoes}}
* {{H:upper}}. The upper is inflexible but reasonably comfortable. The rear half of the shoe, from about the middle of the arch, is nicely padded. This improves comfort but it also reduces breathability and introduces a noticeable seam. This seam did not cause me any problems, possibly due to the socks I wear to reduce friction.
* {{H:tongue}}. The EVERlong has conventional tongue that has thick, soft padding.
* {{H:lacing}}. The flat laces work well and remained tied.
* {{H:heelcounter}}. The heel counter is soft and hard to detect.
=Comparisons=
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
|[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka OneOne Clifton outside]]
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==EVERlong and Altra One2 One==Comparing the EVERlong and the [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]]:
* Similarities
** {{H:availability}}. Neither is widely stocked.
** {{H:trails}}. The EVERlong has a little more protection from rocks.
** {{H:longevity}}. The EVERlong lasts longer.
* Advantage [[Altra One2| Altra One2One]]
** {{H:drop}}. The Altra is zero drop, the EVERlong has 9mm (too much!)
** {{H:weight}}. The Altra is lighter.
|[[File:Patagonia-Everlong-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Patagonia Everlong outside]]
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|[[File:Altra-One2The One 2.5-top.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px|Altra One2 The One 2.5 top]] |[[File:Altra-One2The One 2.5-bottom.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px|Altra One2 The One 2.5 bottom]] |[[File:Altra-One2The One 2.5-inside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px|Altra One2 The One 2.5 inside]] |[[File:Altra-One2The One 2.5-outside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px|Altra One2 The One 2.5 outside]]
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==EVERlong and Saucony Virrata ==
