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NRC Full Shoe Review



Altra Motiv FLX, the $125 Low-Drop Shoe that’s Doing Everything

What Is the Altra Motiv FLX? The Altra Motiv FLX is a men’s and women’s neutral road running shoe priced at $125, positioned by Altra as the entry point to its road lineup – built fo...

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From Mesa Trail to Mesa Summit: Xero Shoes Just Solved Barefoot Running’s Biggest Problem

Why the Xero Shoes Mesa Trail Needed a Successor Xero Shoes built a loyal following with the Mesa Trail II, a lightweight (7.8oz), zero-drop trail runner with a huarache-inspired design, welded upper ...

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Altra Escalante 5, the ONE Running, Walking & Travel Shoe

Run. Walk. Train. At a Glance: Altra Escalante 5 Specs Spec Details Price $140 Best For Road running, speedwork, walking Weight 9.7 oz / 275 g (men’s) Stack Height 24mm Heel-to-Toe Drop 0mm (zer...

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Melt-Proof, Not Melting: Why the GSI MicroLite 500 Twist Is the Bottle Built for Sweaty Summers

The New Summer Travel Reality Summer travel doesn’t look like it used to. It’s not just beach days anymore – it’s layovers in muggy airports, three-mile city walks at noon, fes...

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Altra Doubles Down on Natural Movement: Meet the Escalante 5 and Motiv FLX

Altra just added two new road shoes to its lineup, and together they say a lot about where the brand is headed. The Escalante 5 refines a longtime favorite with an eye on longevity and everyday moveme...

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The $65 Shorts That Survived Everything Northern California Summer Could Throw at Them: GORUCK Simple Shorts Review

The Simple Shorts are GORUCK’s streamlined, everyday-wear rucking short. They share the ToughDry® fabric platform with the Challenge Pants and Simple Pants – but the design philosophy lea...

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