Comments on: Best Low-Drop Ultramarathon Shoes: Recommendations From Nate Sanel https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:02:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: Peter Larson https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html#comment-1129471293 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:02:16 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=43#comment-1129471293 In reply to Ted.

I have not run more than 50K myself, but I know Nate is a fan of the Altra Lone Peak for zero drop over long trail miles.

]]> By: Ted https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html#comment-1129470770 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 05:53:49 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=43#comment-1129470770 For two+ years i’ve been only running in varieties of merrell barefoot. Trail Glove, road glove,vapor glove. This year I am branching out from marathons and road 50k into ultra. Ice age 50mile and r2r2r plan to fall 2014. Read enough that my trail glove might not provide enough cushion for that 50m distance. Read what you said about the ascend. I don’t see 100m in my future for. Maybe more 50k/50m trail. Love zero drop, ground feel and flexibility. But don’t want my feet being sore to take me out of an event. Like the prospects of the ascend. Never read much on mix master, but maybe altra. You views on cushioning zero drop for at least I terms or merrell or must merrell like? (Ground feel and flexibily)

]]> By: J Stella https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html#comment-1129462842 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 18:48:39 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=43#comment-1129462842 I’m late getting into running and really appreciate all the info and comments! So many to choose from.

]]> By: Brian Roberts https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html#comment-951226381 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=43#comment-951226381 Great write up peter! I wanted to clarify the specs on the two Altra shoes if I could… The stack heights you quoted for those two shoes are inaccurate. The Lone Peak 1.5 is 23mm, and the Torin is 28mm. Just want to make sure your readers can make informed decisions!

]]> By: Nate S. https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html#comment-953328926 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=43#comment-953328926 In reply to Matt.

Matt, I haven’t had a chance to run in them yet, that is why they weren’t included in my list.

]]> By: Andy Guinigundo https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html#comment-953609763 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=43#comment-953609763 In reply to Pete Larson.

I’d be tempted to trust the Running Warehouse numbers because it’s independent and appears quite accurate.

http://www.runningwarehouse.co…

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html#comment-951232554 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=43#comment-951232554 In reply to Brian Roberts.

Got the numbers from Running Warehouse, thanks for the correction! I’ll fix it.

]]> By: Mike Daly https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html#comment-966730844 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=43#comment-966730844 Nate, in the course of searching for the perfect ultra shoe, which has included 5 of the shoes above, I have recently discovered the Nike Kiger. Believe or not, it hits all the criteria you mentioned. Kinda hard to picture Nike making a serious trail shoe, but this thing is no joke. I’m going to roll with them for Iron Mountain 50 next month.

]]> By: RichFrantz https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html#comment-950644064 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=43#comment-950644064 Question, as I’ve never run in anything but minimal shoes(and never ultra distances), but would not those stack heights increase the risk of rolling an ankle, especially as the miles/fatigue build?

]]> By: Surfing Vol https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html#comment-955588194 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=43#comment-955588194 Pete,
I bought a pair of Torins after reading this post and the attached review. I just ran my first run in the Torins. I’ve run in Instinct (original) and Superior, so I thought that I understood the Altra “feel.” Boy, was I wrong. I had to remove the insole to accomodate the heighth of my toes. Other than that, same great Altra fit. Once running, I was highly impressed with the comfort of the shoe. It feels lighter than it is, and is well cushioned without feeling like a marshmallow. Well done to Nate and Altra!
Brad

]]> By: Andrew Ward https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html#comment-953321620 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=43#comment-953321620 In reply to RichFrantz.

Large stack heights + fatigue + trail = great chance of rolled ankle.
Stay minimal, Stay low.
Andrew. :)

]]> By: George Harris https://runblogger.com/2013/07/best-low-drop-ultramarathon-shoes.html#comment-953426838 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=43#comment-953426838 In reply to Nate S..

Nate,
Yup agree completely. Normal humans could only do 50 miles in the N1 but Tim Olson is not normal.

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