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I've cut many of my shoes in half to reveal their construction, and you can see a gallery at [[Shoe Dissection]].
=Shoe Reviews=
* '''[[Minimax]].'''Minimax shoes have thicker, softer soles, and far less of a high heel (drop) than traditional running shoes. ** '''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 Minimax style.
*** '''[[Altra Olympus]].''' The Olympus has become my primary running shoe for longer ultras. I tend to view this issue as an evolution and improvement of the [Hoka One One]]. Like the Hoka it has a thick softly cushioned midsole, but unlike the Hoka it has a much better to books and overall design.
*** '''[[Altra Paradigm]]'''. The Olympus and Paradigm are similar shoes, and you could think of the Paradigm as the road version of the Olympus. However, the Olympus works fine on the road, and while the Olympus is a little thicker and heavier, I generally prefer it.
** '''[[Hoka Shoe Review|Hoka One One]].''' The Hoka shoes started the 'Minimum Drop, Maximum Cushioning' style of shoe. The Hokas generally 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.
*** '''[[Hoka Bondi]].''' Of all the Hoka shoes I've tried, the various Bondi shoes (Bondi B, Bondi 2, Bondi 3 and Bondi Speed) are my favorites. Like all Hokas, the Bondi has a horribly small toe box, it's easily [[Shoe Modification| modified]].
*** '''[[Hoka Stinson]].''' The Stinson is a little heavier and thicker than the Bondi variants, and is available in road and trail versions.
