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Gordon Gianniny in the La Sportiva Akasha II

La Sportiva Akasha II

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The best decision La Sportiva made when updating the Akasha, their long-distance trail shoe, was not to change much about it. The Akasha II is strikingly similar to its predecessor, and will work really well for certain runners for the same reasons as before.
Matt Mitchell in the Salomon Ultra Glide

Salomon Ultra Glide

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The Ultra Glide is Salomon's first foray into the maximal trail shoe category, and it does not disappoint. Check out our review to hear from two of our reviewers about their experience with the shoe, and how it compares to the competition.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the adidas Terrex Two Ultra for Blister.

adidas Terrex Two Ultra

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The Terrex Two Ultra is designed to offer comfort during long trail runs, and for the right person, it could be excellent. Check out our review to see if you should have it on your list.
Kieran Nay reviews the Hoka One One Mach 4 for Blister.

Hoka Mach 4

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The Hoka Mach 4 offers a rare combination of plush cushioning and springy efficiency that makes it great for a wide variety of road runs, but it's not quite a perfect do-everything shoe. Check out our review to see why, and if it'd make sense for you.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Hoka One One Zinal for Blister

Hoka One One Zinal

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The Zinal is Hoka's latest offering in the more minimally cushioned, fast-and-light category of trail shoes. So how does it compare to the numerous other options in that class, and what sort of runners should have it on their list? Check out our review.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max for Blister

Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max

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Inov-8 say their "graphene-enhanced" TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max is "the first max cushioned shoe that adapts and reacts to terrain." That's a bold claim, but during our time with this shoe, it has proven to be a very appealing option for long days on the trail where comfort, efficiency, and stability are paramount. Check out our full review for the whole story.
Kieran Nay reviews the Hoka One One Torrent 2 for Blister

Hoka One One Torrent 2

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Many people were fans of the original Hoka Torrent for its combination of comfort and lightweight efficiency for fast-paced trail runs. So, how does the updated Torrent 2 compare, and who should have this new trail shoe on their list?
Kieran Nay reviews the ON Cloudventure Peak for Blister

ON Cloudventure Peak

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ON's shoes immediately stand out due to their unique midsole "pods," and we've been testing their recently revised, lightweight trail racer, the Cloudventure Peak. Check out our review to see where we think it excels, where it falls short, and how it compares to the competition.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Altra Superior 4.5 for Blister

Altra Superior 4.5

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The Superior remains Altra's most minimally cushioned, all-round trail shoe, but how different is the latest Superior 4.5 compared to prior iterations, and who should be considering the new shoe? Check out our review.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the La Sportiva Lycan II for Blister

La Sportiva Lycan II

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The original La Sportiva Lycan was designed to be a softer, wider, and more cushioned shoe for mellow, smooth trails. But with the new Lycan II, they went in a very different direction, positioning it as a mid-distance shoe for “rocky and highly technical terrain.” So how do the two versions compare, and why should you opt for the Lycan II over Sportiva’s numerous other “mountain running” shoes?
Maddie Hart reviews the La Sportiva Helios III for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

La Sportiva Helios III

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When it was first introduced, the Helios was an outlier in the La Sportiva trail running lineup — an ultralight, minimal, flexible shoe for mellower terrain. They recently brought back the Helios and we think the new Helios III is the most refined version yet. Check out our review.
Kieran Nay reviews the Altra Lone Peak 4.5 for Blister

Altra Lone Peak 4.5

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The Lone Peak has been in Altra's running lineup for many years now, serving as their rugged, moderate-cushion trail shoe. Check out our review of the latest iteration, the Lone Peak 4.5, to see how it compares to the last version, several of Altra's other trail shoes, and some other options on the market.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Altra Timp 2.0 for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

Altra Timp 2.0

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Altra made several significant updates to their high-cushion Timp and we think that, for many people, the new Timp 2.0 is a better shoe in most regards. Check out our review to see how this versatile, cushioned shoe compares to the previous Timp 1.5 and several other shoes on the market.
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