Comments on: Top 3 Zero Drop, Cushioned Road Running Shoes of 2012

By: Stephen Boulet

Stephen Boulet — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hopefully this will be a category that will experience growth in 2013.

By: Steve Fines

Steve Fines — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

After running out of Kinvara 2's I did my last marathon in the GoBionic.

Love everything about them except the large blisters I got on the medial aspect of the balls of my feet. I'd never had this with the Kinvaras, or with the GoBionic training runs up to 15 miles or so.

Trying to decide if I like them enough to do moleskin regularly or find a similar shoe that is slightly narrower right at that point of the footbed.

By: Paul Joyce

Paul Joyce — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Thanks Peter!

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Samuel Ho.

Yes, hopefully later today.

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By: Simon Belval

Simon Belval — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

After reading about the "natural springs" we have built into our arches I was wondering if having arch support such as in the Merrell Bare Access would impede a more natural running. What are your thoughts on this Pete?

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Gary Wilson.

Have you tried them out yet? I don't think they're Gore-Tex so probably water resistant and not waterproof. If you want the latter, something like the Merrell Mix Master Waterproof might o the trick.

By: Paul Joyce

Paul Joyce — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Pete, this is probably my favourite shoe category. I am keen to try the Go Bionic but they are not available locally to try on and I can't seem to find much information regarding sizing. I am a size 10.5 in the Merrell Barefoot range but size 11 in the NB Minimus. Which is the Go Bionic closer in size to? Thanks and all the best for 2013.

By: Ugo Leblanc

Ugo Leblanc — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Gary Wilson.

Hi Gary, i don't know if you have tried your Go Bionic but for me, i live in Québec and the problem is that snow and slush get thru the holes under the outsole to the insole and my feet get wet after 10 minutes.

So i have to wait until spring tu use them...

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Paul Joyce.

I wear same size in Merrells and Skechers. Happy New Year!

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Great reviews! I love my Altras!

By: Steve Kooyman

Steve Kooyman — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

There seems to be a shortage of instinct 1.5s (they have been removed from the Altra site and are listed as a Feb 11 back order on RW). Their cool TV commercials are probably adding to the issue. Any insider info on whether they will resume selling next month or perhaps are using this as a chance to move to v 2.0? Thanks!

By: Nick Phillips

Nick Phillips — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

The GObionic is indeed an amazing shoe and has become my race shoe of choice.

A blessed new year to you and your family