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 ...

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Zero-drop hiking shoes can alleviate pains on the trail, but they're not for everyone. Here's how to decide whether they're ...

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 ...

Most people wouldnt snowboard in cycling shoes or rock climb in surfing booties, but glance around the weight room in many big box gyms and youll see the majority of folks lifting in running shoes ...

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 ...

Last year, Altra committed what some diehard fans would consider an unspeakable crime: it launched a trainer with a 4mm heel-to-toe drop. Since its modest beginnings back in 2009, when co-founder ...

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, ...