My husband just started trail running and I absolutely loves these. He has always hated any platform on a shoe previously, he would hike in the most basic payless tennis shoe. We did a 4000 feet in 3 mile mountain summit today with full scrambles and these performed excellent he was fast nimble and never complained about his feet. I ran in the altra lone peaks.
I got a pair of these 6 weeks ago and have used them exclusively since - 150 miles+. I had been used traditional Addidas trail shoes with thicker soles and 10/12 mm heel rise since I started running 15 yrs ago. I love these shoes - light and flexible. I run on the road for a mile to get to either dirt roads or technical trails (roots, rocks, steeps). I've had no trouble transitioning, my feet are never sore. Longest run is 13 trail miles with 2,000 ft in these so far. I read a pro review that said they are slippery on wet rocks, but I found them to have incredible traction -- infinitely better than my past Addidas shoes. Love the BOA system and hope it lasts. These are also super fast as I've shaved 2+ minutes off my normal 6-miles midweek runs. I had stagnated at the same pace or slower for the last 2-3 years. (I'm middled-aged) My persistent hip (or upper hamstring) issue seems to be gone now. I just bought a second pair for everyday pedestrian use because they are so comfy. The only drawback is that they aren't as warm as my last couple of pairs of Addidas. FYI - I paid $70 for these on. Sierra Trading Post. Note, I think they run slightly big.
This is a great shoe. I usually were more minimalist running shoes but I keep these in the rotation for days when I want more stack height but don't want to get into the marshmallow cushion platform shoes that are so popular nowadays.
Thanks For the Review , impressed with the Shoe 🙂 ,Kindly advice if this shoe will be suitable for mixed use of small cycling rides , running and small treks ?
Thanks for the informative video. I own the predecessor, the Saucony Switchback Iso. I like the shoe, I enjoy running in it. However, my heels are slipping a little; once I got a blister after a long run. Maybe it has something to do with the Boa lacing, maybe it does not secure the heel as well as a traditional lacing does. I wonder if this would be better with this new version. Maybe it is something very individual, though, and I have to try myself. And to answer the question asked in the video: yes, I run minimalist shoes, I very much like the Vibram V Trail 2. However, they suck up moisture like a wick- so in cold and wet conditions I prefer the Saucony Switchback Iso. Also, the toe shoes look funny- so if I want to go shopping after a run I usually prefer more traditional shoes.
Haha ya the toes on the Vibrams look funny, I had a pair back in the day too. I'd say your heel slip is individual, BOA is designed to be a much better lock down than traditional laces, but that doesn't mean it works for everyone in every shoe. If you have a narrow heel, it may be the shoes design, and maybe you should consider a shoe with a narrower heel cup.
@@RunRepeatcom Thanks. So it is probably the shoe's heel design that does not fit to my heels. So these 2nd gen shoes would probably also not fit to my heels. Why did you give up barefoot running? For me it really reduced aches and pains, I can not imagine to go back to "normal" shoes and the associated issues like runner's knee and plantar fasciitis. Except maybe if I want to beat Elihud in a race, then I imagine I would need carbon plated shoes.
My husband just started trail running and I absolutely loves these. He has always hated any platform on a shoe previously, he would hike in the most basic payless tennis shoe. We did a 4000 feet in 3 mile mountain summit today with full scrambles and these performed excellent he was fast nimble and never complained about his feet. I ran in the altra lone peaks.
I got a pair of these 6 weeks ago and have used them exclusively since - 150 miles+. I had been used traditional Addidas trail shoes with thicker soles and 10/12 mm heel rise since I started running 15 yrs ago.
I love these shoes - light and flexible. I run on the road for a mile to get to either dirt roads or technical trails (roots, rocks, steeps). I've had no trouble transitioning, my feet are never sore. Longest run is 13 trail miles with 2,000 ft in these so far.
I read a pro review that said they are slippery on wet rocks, but I found them to have incredible traction -- infinitely better than my past Addidas shoes.
Love the BOA system and hope it lasts.
These are also super fast as I've shaved 2+ minutes off my normal 6-miles midweek runs. I had stagnated at the same pace or slower for the last 2-3 years. (I'm middled-aged)
My persistent hip (or upper hamstring) issue seems to be gone now.
I just bought a second pair for everyday pedestrian use because they are so comfy.
The only drawback is that they aren't as warm as my last couple of pairs of Addidas.
FYI - I paid $70 for these on. Sierra Trading Post. Note, I think they run slightly big.
This is a great shoe. I usually were more minimalist running shoes but I keep these in the rotation for days when I want more stack height but don't want to get into the marshmallow cushion platform shoes that are so popular nowadays.
I love these shoes. They look super futuristic without the Nike moon boot look 😆
3:24 I believe these were made for those who like to wear socks. With socks on they pretty much slip right on hands free.
Thanks For the Review , impressed with the Shoe 🙂 ,Kindly advice if this shoe will be suitable for mixed use of small cycling rides , running and small treks ?
The background music used in your video was unpleasant.
I’m thinking of using them for light cycling. Thoughts?
There is no rock plate on that shoe. Ask me how I know.
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Thanks for the informative video.
I own the predecessor, the Saucony Switchback Iso.
I like the shoe, I enjoy running in it.
However, my heels are slipping a little; once I got a blister after a long run. Maybe it has something to do with the Boa lacing, maybe it does not secure the heel as well as a traditional lacing does.
I wonder if this would be better with this new version.
Maybe it is something very individual, though, and I have to try myself.
And to answer the question asked in the video:
yes, I run minimalist shoes, I very much like the Vibram V Trail 2. However, they suck up moisture like a wick- so in cold and wet conditions I prefer the Saucony Switchback Iso. Also, the toe shoes look funny- so if I want to go shopping after a run I usually prefer more traditional shoes.
Haha ya the toes on the Vibrams look funny, I had a pair back in the day too. I'd say your heel slip is individual, BOA is designed to be a much better lock down than traditional laces, but that doesn't mean it works for everyone in every shoe. If you have a narrow heel, it may be the shoes design, and maybe you should consider a shoe with a narrower heel cup.
@@RunRepeatcom Thanks. So it is probably the shoe's heel design that does not fit to my heels. So these 2nd gen shoes would probably also not fit to my heels.
Why did you give up barefoot running? For me it really reduced aches and pains, I can not imagine to go back to "normal" shoes and the associated issues like runner's knee and plantar fasciitis.
Except maybe if I want to beat Elihud in a race, then I imagine I would need carbon plated shoes.
Same here blister on heel. So no heel lock. They could do better and add a way to lock the heel.
I've heard others say you should get a half size bigger.. I'm a 12.. should I get the 12.5 ?
I wear an 11 in all my Saucony shoes. Same with the the SB2.
And they dont make size 15us, woo hoo!