The longest I ran was 22 miles which they consisted of rocky technical downhills and I was amazed on how well they performed, I really liked their new Velcro strap over the foot area as I felt it reduced any rocking side to side my foot does when traveling at a faster pace going downhill. The other detachments, led by Colonels Shelby, Williams, Lacey, Cleveland, Hambright, Winston and McDowell, attacked the

Another concern of mine was whether the thinner base would translate to diminished rock protection, and the new shoe did feel perhaps a hair softer underfoot, but any difference was very slight. Dom: The relatively thin midsole is appropriate for the character of the shoe, namely low-to-the ground, with a barefoot-like feel.They allow us to adapt the presentation of our site, using in particular the A/B testing solution Dynamic Yield. Regarding the section on the weight, I bought these because the article said this was a very light weight shoe.

When done up is does feel like your foot is more secure, however being secure on the upper foot was never much of an issue in other shoes I've worn. Oct Update: I went to REI last night and bought a Superior based on some of the reviews shared here. Their movement had been made possible by easing tensions with the Cherokee, thanks to diplomacy by Benjamin Cleveland's brother-in-law, Indian agent Joseph Martin. And if things get really gnarly, you can kick it up a notch with convenient hook-and-loop tabs for your gaiters. The blow out zone (for us) has been around the edges of the upper; however, in this update, there is more reinforcement in this zone.

I find cushioning/protection of the Switchback to be good, but a bit less protective than the King MT 2, particularly in rocky terrain. In fact, slight Achilles tendon pains can hinder the first strides as well as during excessive fatigue. The Altra EGO material is still present, a compound that offers quality cushioning without increasing its density. As I just noted, the upper of the King MT 2 fits closer to the foot than most Altra shoes, giving the shoe more secure handling on technical terrain. For faster paced running, especially on less technical terrain, harder surfaces or any appreciable downhilling, I would for sure lean toward the Superior or the Timp.

Erik “Great Velcro strap addition, the upper sole construction made a huge difference on the durability of the shoe. I already have cracks behind the front sole lug, a little bit of the heel is peeling back as well, and one of the heel lugs is torn. The tightening of the Velcro strap (FootLock Strap) is done very fluidly, and the performance is maintained that it is advisable not to overtighten. Especially in these tight times it’s great to know this community of trail runners I’ve just joined has retailers that have our backs.However, the velcro is a great reinforcement at the side and keeps the foot in its axis, which is very significant. Although victorious, the Patriots had to retreat quickly from the area for fear of Cornwallis' advance.

Its zero-drop design makes it a better choice for mid and forefoot strikers as there's not enough cushion in the heel to protect heel strikers. It’s a shoe that really shines in technical terrain, and for that use, it’s a very appealing option. Outsole durability has thus far proven to be excellent, with hardly any signs of wear after ~30 miles of rocky, technical terrain. There’s a strap on top of the upper, we didn’t tighten this strap whilst running to keep the flexibility.The King MT 2 is also one of the first trail shoes to use Vibram’s MegaGrip™ Litebase rubber, which Vibram claims to offer all the grip of Vibram’s regular Megagrip compound at 40% of the thickness and 25% of the weight.