Over the past few months, GearGuide reviewed a range of footwear – everything from trail runners and light hikers to minimal road shoes. Sixty to seventy percent of these shoes could benefit from an improved insole like Superfeet.
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The Ecco bills the Biom B as a “Natural Motion” shoe. Its minimal heel to toe drop of 9 mm, very flexible sole and light weight upper are all designed to promote a more natural running style.
The Ecco Ultra Terrains deliver classic trail hiker good looks and performance. They provide solid support and stability on the trails. And if that is what you’re looking for, this is your shoe.
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Thinking of going minimalist? Here are two shoes that will ease you into the near-barefoot running movement with style and comfort – the inov-8 255 and Saucony Mirage.
With the Mirage, Saucony delivered a great lightweight trainer. It provides just enough cushion and control to make those used to a more traditional shoe feel right at home while still easing into the minimalist movement.
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Trail running has picked up some legitimate steam in the past few years. Many top-flight shoe companies have entered this cross-over segment. For this test, we stayed with some of the specialist shoe makers – La Sportiva, Montrail and Salomon – that helped pioneer the category.
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