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Minimalist [[File:Runnering Shoes 1449592 m.jpg|right|thumb|500px]]{{DISPLAYTITLE:Best Running Shoes}}These reviews cover what I consider to be the best running shoes have less cushioningas well as some strong contenders and a few promising shoes that missed the mark. Based on [[The Science of Running Shoes]], I believe that [[What to Look for in Running Shoes]] is a shoe that does not interfere with the way you run, though I include some shoes that can be useful in transitioning from a more flexible solestraditional shoe. '''These reviews are not being maintained'''. =The Best Running Shoe={{:Shoes-best}}=Shoe Categories=I've classified my shoe recommendations into several categories, each with their own pros and less of a high reduction cons. * '''[[Maximalist]]''' (dropMinimum Drop, Maximum Cushioning) between the heel and forefoot. The minimal drop has been the hallmark of minimalist shoes below vary in , but these shoes also include lots of cushioning. At their characteristicsbest, with some providing just these shoes can be like running barefoot on a thin barrier between your cushioned track. Maximalist shoes offer lots of protection and comfort. They are great for longer ultramarathons where sore feet become a problem and for trail running where the groundcushioning makes it easier to ignore smaller rocks and stones. However, while others are an evolution the extra cushioning may [[The Science of Running Shoes| increase the risk of injury]] compared with minimalist shoes and the extra sole thickness increases the stress on your ankle. * '''Optimal'''. These shoes ideally have just enough cushioning to improve [[Running Economy]] without the weight penalty of the traditional running shoeMaximalist shoes. These shoes are often called "racing shoes", or "racing flats", but I don't believe this term is appropriate any more. Many of years go, a "racing flat" had little cushioning, but with the advances in materials science, these shoes are also recommend for now surprisingly comfortable. * '''Fast'''. These are the fastest shoes, often compromised in other ways to achieve their performance. * '''Minimalist'''. These shoes vary between the almost barefoot and those with a little more protection. I consider a shoe to be minimalist if it has insufficient cushioning to improve [[http://posetechRunning Economy]].* '''Balanced'''. These are shoes that are part way between minimalist and Maximalist, but are too heavy to be considered Optimal. * '''Traditional'''. The classic running shoe has a high heel, normally about 10mm higher than the forefoot .com/ Pose method] The biggest advantage of runningtraditional shoes is the wide variety to choose from, making it far easier to find the right fit. =Where to buyUnfamiliar Brands=I You're probably familiar with brands like Nike, Adidas, New Balance, etc., but you may be less familiar with Hoka and Altra. * '''[[Hoka Shoe Review| Hoka One One]].''' The Hoka shoes started the 'Minimum Drop, Maximum Cushioning' style of shoe. The Hokas generally recommend buying use extremely soft foam, with a wide base to improve stability. Their soles are thicker than most shoes so they are quite heavy, though not as heavy as they look. Most of the Hokas do well on both asphalt and rocky trails. The Hokas provide remarkable protection from rough trail surfaces, and the thick, soft soles mold themselves around stones to provide more grip on rocky trails than you'd expect. Other than the sole, the Hoka is a poor design, with a remarkably tight toe box and they are typically rather inflexible. * '''Altra'''. The two distinctive features of the Altra shoes are their zero drop and their shape which mirrors the shape of the human foot. Originally their shoes were quite minimalist with a thinner sole that was typically made of quite firm foam. More recently they have moved towards softer cushioning and the [[http://goMaximalist]] style.* '''Topo'''.fellrnrLike Altra, Topo make shoes that are designed for the human foot.com/I find that the shape of Topo shoes is even better than Altra, with more room for my toes to move naturally. =How Long Will They Last?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Self&url=http%3A%2F%2FwwwThere are a lot of variables in how long a running shoe will last, involving both the runner and the shoe. You'll need to understand your running style to understand how long a shoe is likely to last for you.roadrunnersports* A runner that lands harder will wear out their shoes more quickly.com%2F RoadRunnerSports* If the landing forces are concentrated, this will dramatically increase shoe wear. So a runner than lands with a midfoot strike will tend to spread the landing forces, where a runner that lands on the edge of the heel will focus the forces in a small area.com* Good [[Running Form]] ensures that the shoe doesn't scrape as they allow you it lands. Without this 'paw back', the scraping will wear away the rubber or foam quickly. If the scraping is combined with a concentrated landing area, the effect is a rapid removal of material under the initial contact patch.* For most shoes, the limiting factor in shoe life is the foam cushioning rather than the harder rubber outsole. The means the foam becomes compressed and offers less cushioning. The reduced cushioning is generally not the problem, but rather it's the uneven reduction across the shoe that starts to cause biomechanical problems. A common situation is that the foam under the ball of the foot wears and so the foot is tilted inward. The foam insole often fails faster than the midsole, so consider [[Replacement Insoles]] to run in extend the shoe life. * Thinner shoes tend to last longer than thicker shoes , which is perhaps counterintuitive. This is because a shoe with a 40mm midsole that loses 20% of its thickness due to wear would be 8mm thinner, where a shoe with only 10mm would only lose 2mm. * The life of the hard rubber outsole is rarely an issue, and still return them for an exchangeby the time the outsole is worn through the foam is dead. However, there are shoes that use relatively soft outsole that can wear more quickly. ItIf you're wearing through the outsole before the foam is dead, there's a good chance you're not pawing back correctly and your shoes are scraping as they land. This tends to waste energy and is a sign of poor [[Running Form]].* Shoes that don't have a hard rubber outsole can suffer from abrasion wearing away the foam. With these shoes the scraping due to know how lack of paw back has a much bigger impact on shoe life as the foam is much less resistant to being scraped. * Temperature can play a factor in shoe works for you until youlife. Hot temperatures can soften shoes and cause them to wear quickly. At Badwater I've had shoes wear away more in 30 miles than I would normally see in 300. On the other hand, foam gives far less cushioning in cold weather, so a shoe that might be okay in the summer might feel worn out in winter. * The running surface changes the rate of abrasion if that's the limiting factor. Rough concrete or asphalt will erode the shoe more quickly than a smooth surface or dirt. * How much wear is too much also depends on the individual runner. Some runners may tolerate very little wear, but I know runners that can continue to run injury free in shoes that most people would consider destroyed. {| class="wikitable" |- valign="top"|[[File:WornHS6Shoes.jpg|none|thumb|300px|This is a picture of a friend's [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6]] showing dramatic outsole wear. These shoes had only completed 230 miles but you can see the outsole is completely gone in it for some distanceplaces. Another good option I suspect that the runner in question is scraping slightly on landing rather than pawing back fully.]]|[[httpFile://goComparisonHS6Shoes.jpg|none|thumb|300px|By comparison this is my Hyper Speed 6 shoes that have far more miles on them.fellrnrYou can see that most of the outsole still has its texture, and the only real outsole wear is on the extreme heel.com/?id]]|}==My Experiences with Shoe Life==35454X937677&xsSince I started tracking my shoe life more accurately with [[MilestonePod]]s, I've found that there is far more wear on my shoes than I realized. With my [[Foot Strike]] the cushioning degrades so that the sole under the ball of my foot is quite a bit lower than the rest of the forefoot. I calculate that about 2mm of compression under the ball of the foot is like running on the camber of a standard road (~3°), which creates additional stresses and might be a cause of injury. In as little as 100 miles (160Km) I've had shoes compress by 4mm under the ball of my foot! Since I injured my meniscus I've found I can't tolerate shoes with that much wear, as this artificial camber irritates my knee. Prior to my knee injury I could get away with quite massively worn shoes, sometimes putting on as much as 3,000 miles (5,000 Km) before retiring them. {| class=1&xcust"wikitable" |- valign=Self&url"top"|[[File:ShoeWear1.JPG|none|thumb|300px|This picture shoes the compression of the midsole that occurs under the ball of the foot.]]|- valign=http%3A%2F%2Fwww"top"|[[File:ShoeWear2.zapposJPG|none|thumb|300px|Here's a cross section through the same shoe, showing how much thinner the foam has become due to wear.com%2F Zappos(This is from a left shoe, so the ball of the foot is on the right of the slice.com)]] which provides free shipping both ways|- valign="top"|[[File:Insole Wear and Foot Strike.jpg|none|thumb|300px|An insole where I've marked the area of compression, which allows you is under the ball of my foot.]]|}=How Far Can I Run In That Shoe?=Many shoe reviews talk about "this shoe is good up to spend time wearing half marathon", or some other distance. Such advice is based on the idea that many people find that as the shoes around distance increases, they want a little more cushioning to protect their feet from the house pounding and to see how offset a little of the fatigue that sets in over time. However, because different runners want radically different levels of cushioning, generalized advice is unhelpful at best. Some runners may want a [[Maximalist]] shoe when they fitrun a 5K, though you while others will run a 100-mile race barefoot. There is no maximum distance that can't be run in them and return themany given shoe; it depends on what you want. I compare cushioning levels provided by the shoes I review, but remember a thicker, firmer shoe would have the same cushioning rating as a thinner, softer shoe, but would feel rather different. =Comparison Table={{:Shoes-table}}
=Shoe Modifications=
''Main article: [[Shoe Modifications]]''  [[File:ModifiedShoes.JPG|rightnone|thumb|500px250px|Clockwise from the top: [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Free3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNIK1444%2F Nike Free 3.0] (early version) cut open more than most to form a 'running sandal', [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Hattori&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN984%2F Saucony Hattori], [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=tmin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNBA1542%2F NB Trail Minimus], [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Free3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNIK1444%2F Nike Free 3.0] and the non-minimalist [[Hoka Shoe Review|Hoka]].]]With a few exceptions such as the exception of the FiveFingersMizuno Curoris, I find that all most shoes benefit from [[Shoe Modifications| cutting open the toe box]]. This allows the toes to spread out as you toe off, creating more natural biomechanics. It also prevents and preventing toe blisters.=Summary Table={| class="wikitable"!Shoe!!Weight!!Drop!!Use!!Notes|-|[[Modified Nike Free]] |Varies – 5 to 6oz|Zero|Road||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=KSOMens&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF102%2F FiveFingers KSO] |5.7oz|Zero|Road/Trail|No laces|-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=KSOTrek&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF110%2F FiveFingers KSO Treks]|6.7oz|Zero|Road/Trail|No laces|-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Bilka&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF116%2F FiveFingers Bilika LS]|6.5oz|Zero|Road/Trail||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Hattori&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN984%2F Saucony Hattori]|4.4oz|Zero|Road|No laces|-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=rmin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNBA1522%2F NB Road Minimus]|6.4oz|Zero|Road||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=TrailGlove&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMRL1000%2F Merrell Trail Glove] |6.2oz|Zero|Road/Trail||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=RoadGlove&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMRL1002%2F Merrell Road Glove] |6.5oz|Zero|Road||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=VivoEvoII&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVVO100%2F Vivo Barefoot Evo II]|9.7oz|Zero|Road||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Free3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNIK1444%2F Nike Free 3.0]|6.9oz|4mm|Road|Highly flexible|-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=WaveU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMIZ724%2F Mizuno Wave Universe]|3.8oz|4mm|Road|Lightweight|-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=fl195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FINN120%2F Inov-8 F-Lite 195] |6.8oz|3mm|Road/Trail||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=XT190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FINN114%2F Inov-8 X-Talon 190] |6.7oz|3mm|Trail|Aggressive tread|-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=tmin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNBA1542%2F NB Trail Minimus]|7.7oz|4mm|Road/Trail||-|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Kinvara&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN1016%2F Saucony Kinvara]|7.7oz|4mm|Road||}=Zero Drop Shoesfor Heavier Runners=If you want As a broad generalization, foot length is generally proportional to get as close to barefoot as you canheight, these are some good options.==Modified Nike Free==With modification, the [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Free3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNIK1444%2F Nike Free 3.0] can provide a minimalist shoe with just enough cushioning body weight is proportional to provide good protection. I prefer the [[Modified Nike Free]] to Vibram FiveFingers, as the small amount square of extra padding protects my feet much betteryour height, while and foot area is proportional to the flexibility gives a surprisingly similar experience. The longevity square of the Modified Nike Free is good, lasting for 2,000+ miles.<br style="clear: both" /> ==Vibram FiveFingers==[[File:KSO.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The Vibram [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=VFF&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-celebros.jsp%3Ffrom%3DsearchBox%26Query%3Dfivefingers FiveFinger] [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=KSOMens&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF102%2F KSO].]][http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=VFF&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-celebros.jsp%3Ffrom%3DsearchBox%26Query%3Dfivefingers FiveFingers] are popular Minimalist Running shoes. They are a thin sole combined with just enough material to hold them to your foot and a separate pocket for each toe, hence the name FiveFingerslength. They were originally created This means that for boating, not running, but they have become hugely popular. I would recommend either the [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=KSOMens&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF102%2F KSO] (Keep Stuff Out) or the [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=KSOTrek&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF110%2F KSO Treks]. The Trek version has a leather upper and a thicker sole. The FiveFinger soles generally last a long timegiven BMI, but the uppers can perceived cushioning should be prone to tearing. Getting FiveFingers that fit can be tricky depending on about the shape same regardless of your footabsolute weight, so they donand you't work for everyone. The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Bilka&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVFF116%2F Bilika LS] are slightly wider and have laces, which improves the fit for some.<br style="clear: both" /> ==Saucony Hattori==[[File:Hattori.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Hattori&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN984%2F Hattori].]]The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Hattori&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN984%2F Hattori] ll need more cushioning if your BMI is a lightweight (4.4oz)higher, zero drop shoe, but the sole is and less flexible than the Nike Free and the sock style upper limits the fit. Zappos has the [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Hattori%20LC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.runningwarehouse.com%2FdescpageMRS-SHTLCM2.html Hattori LC] which has laces instead of a sock upper. <br style="clear: both" /> ==New Balance Minimus==[[File:RMinimus.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=rmin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNBA1522%2F Road Minimus] .]]The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Minimus&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-celebros.jsp%3Ffrom%3DsearchBox%26Query%3DMinimus Minimus] is a range of minimal shoes from New Balance that has created a lot of interest in the minimalist running community as the trail shoe was designed with the help of ultrarunner Anton Krupicka. There cushioning if your BMI is a [http://golower.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=tmin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNBA1542%2F Trail Minimus] You may also need more cushioning if your feet are disproportionately small and a [http://goless if your feet are disproportionately large.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=rmin&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNBA1522%2F Road Minimus] which share similar namesOf course, but are rather different shoes. The Trail Minimus worked well for me on mild trailsrunners prefer radically different levels of cushioning, but I prefer the [[Modified Nike Free]] to the road version. <br style="clear: both" /> ==Merrell Gloves==[[File:TrailGlove.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=TrailGlove&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMRL1000%2F Merrell Trail Glove].]]Merrell sells a [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=TrailGlove&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMRL1000%2F trail glove] with some liking an un-cushioned minimalist shoe and others a [http://gomassively cushioned Maximalist shoe.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=RoadGlove&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMRL1002%2F road glove]. The trail glove has a thin forefoot plate and both are zero drop. These are a good choice But if you can't find a FiveFingers shoe that fits right. <br style="clear: both" /> ==Vivo Barefoot==[[File:VivoEvoII.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=VivoEvoII&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVVO100%2F Vivo Barefoot Evo II].]]Terra Plana make a range of thin soled shoes under the d like to scale my reviews, I'[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Vivo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-celebros.jsp%3Ffrom%3DsearchBox%26Query%3DVIVOBAREFOOT Vivo Barefoot]m 5' name. Their [http://go.fellrnr.com10"/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=VivoEvoII&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FVVO100%2F Vivo Barefoot Evo II] has a good reputation for minimalist running180cm, with a flexible but tough sole.=Minimalist Shoes=These are not zero drop, but they have less drop than a traditional shoe, are lightweight and flexible. <br style="clear: both" /> ==Nike Free==[[File:Free30v4.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The (unmodified) [http:/I weigh about 140 pounds/go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Free3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNIK1444%2F Nike Free 3.0].]]Nike Free are running shoes that are light weight64 Kg, with very flexible soles. Even without modification, the Nike Free 3.0 which is a good minimalist running shoe BMI of about 20, and take about a half way house to a zero drop shoemen's US 10. There is no outer sole (the hard rubber that meets the road), just a robust midsole (the cushioning part). The midsole has deep groves cut into it to allow the shoe to flex more than is possible with a traditional shoe. There are lots of different models of Nike Free, but I would recommend using the [http:5/UK 10/go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Free3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FNIK1444%2F Free 3.0]. (Most Frees have a number that indicates how flexible they are. The idea is that 10.0 would be a traditional EU 45 shoe and 1size.0 would be barefoot.) <br style="clear: both" /> ==Mizuno Wave Universe=Shoe Gallery=Images of the shoes reviewed on this site can be found in the [[File:WUniverse.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=WaveU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMIZ724%2F Mizuno Wave UniverseShoe Gallery].]]The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=WaveU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FMIZ724%2F Mizuno Wave Universe] is a racing flat that is surprisingly comfortable and remarkably light weight. I ran in these before I discovered the Nike Free and got on well with them. <br style="clear: both" /> ==Inov-8 Trail Shoes=Shoe Dissection =[[File''Main article:Flite195.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=fl195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FINN120%2F F-Lite 195] trail shoe.]][http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Minimus&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-celebros.jsp%3Ffrom%3DsearchBox%26Query%3Dinov-8 Inov-8Shoe Dissection] produces a wide range of minimalist trail shoes. Of particular note are their [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=XT190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FINN114%2F X-Talon 190] for muddy conditions and their [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=fl195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FINN120%2F F-Lite 195] for rocky conditions. I've used a number of Inov-8 shoes and I highly recommend them, especially for the more gnarly and technical trails. '<br style="clear: both" /> ==Saucony Kinvara==[[File:KinvaraHokaOlympusSlice.jpgJPG|rightnone|thumb|200pxx300px|The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Kinvara&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN1016%2F Saucony Kinvara]A comparison between the Altra Olympus and Hokas.]]The [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Kinvara&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fproducts%2FSCN1016%2F Saucony Kinvara] is an evolution Ever wonder what the inside of the traditional running your shoe towards a minimalist design. It looks like ? Take a traditional running shoe, but lowers the heel and reduces the weight. To me, this shoe is on the boundary between minimalist and traditional, though others might include some of the [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Pure&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2Frrs%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-celebros.jsp%3Ffrom%3DsearchBox%26Query%3DBrooks%2BPure Brooks Pure] range as minimalist. =Run Barefoot=Running barefoot is different to minimalist running, but both fit under the general concept of look inside; I'natural running'. There are advantages and disadvantages to barefoot running. The biggest advantage is that it is cheap and easy. It is a great way ve cut many of finding out what it's like to run without traditional my shoes.=The Newton=Newton shoes focus on forefoot running by adding extra height in half to the forefoot of the shoe. I purchased a pair thinking they would move me closer to barefoot running. The result of the high forefoot is an unstable shoe. 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