Article by Renee Krusemark and Sam Winebaum Altra Experience Flow ($140) Introduction Sam: The Altra Experience Flow is an upper update to Altra’s first non zero drop shoe, the FWD Experience (RTR Review). It is joined by the Experience Wild (RTR Review soon), a door to trail shoe and the Experience Form (RTR Review soon) which adds a bit more stability with the Flow already having plenty. Needless to say Altra, the “zero drop” pioneer’s move to introduce some shoes with drop is significant.  Altra staples the “Foot Shape” toe box, here in the intermediate Standard width, and the ..read more

Article by Jeff Valliere Ron Hill Reverence (£135) Introduction to the Ron Hill brand:  Who was Ron Hill?  I had never heard the name or of the brand before being approached to review these shoes.  The description sent to us below sums it up best.  I will also note that Ron Hill holds the world record run streak of 19,032 days! ‘Dr Ron Hill MBE founded the brand in September 1970, five months after becoming the first Briton to win the Boston Marathon in a record time of 2:10:30. His sole purpose: to produce kit that kept him winning. Dr Ron gained a PhD in Textile Che ..read more

Article by Ben David  Atreyu Daily Trainer 1.2 ($115) Introduction Atreyu is a homegrown, modest operation out of Texas that continues to earn its place alongside the heavyweights of the running industry. Their commitment to simple construction and design, in a world loaded with complex makes and models, is refreshing and has been well-received since the company’s launch a few years ago.  Their shoes look and feel different: clean, light, easygoing. While initially offering just their “base model,” their catalog has expanded into racing with a very respectable carbon-plated shoe c ..read more

Artikel von Markus Zinkl New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v8 (160,00 €) Einleitung Der New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro V8 ist ein vielseitiger Trailschuh, der nicht nur auf unwegsamem Gelände, sondern auch auf festem Untergrund eine gute Figur macht. In diesem Testbericht werde ich dir einen Überblick über die wichtigsten Eigenschaften des Hierro V8 geben. Der Hierro V8 ist eine überarbeitete Version des beliebten New Balance-Modells. Ursprünglich als geländegängige Trailschuhvariante des Straßenmodells 1080 konzipiert, vereint er die besten Eigenschaften beider Welten. Mit einer neuen Vibra ..read more

Article by Sam Winebaum In the article, I review 3 top performing high run and outdoor t-shirts: Salomon Sense Aero, Gorewear Contest 2.0, and  Tracksmith Brighton Base Layer Tee. Each has distinct differences and potential best uses. They all have highly technical fabrics.    Salomon Sense Aero  ($70, tested graphic version $75) Strengths: Most versatile with a wide range of temperatures performance even as a  “summer” weight fabric. The Aero incorporates 37.5 tech which is truly temperature regulating. This natural minerals derived treatment not only absorbs ..read more

Review by Michael Ellenberger Atreyu Base Model 3 ($90) Weight 5.9 oz (as tested, M8.5/W10): 6oz (as reported, M9/W10.5) Drop: 6mm Stack height: 21.5mm heel / 15mm forefoot (as reported) $90. Available now at Atreyu HERE Introduction  I need to reveal my biases early here, and note that the previous versions of the Atreyu Base Model (version 1 and version 2) stand amongst my favorite trainers ever. In some form of dramatic irony, it is in the age that features plated, massive-stack, next-generation trainers that some of the cheapest, most stripped-down models stand out.  But serio ..read more

Article by Markus Zinkl  Sambob Octa Hoodie ($140) Introduction The Sambob.biz Octa Hoodie is a product of a journey that began in 2021 in Logan, Utah. What started as a Covid hobby for Sam Roberts, a wildlife biologist and passionate backpacker, quickly turned into a thriving business.  Sam, who spent a significant amount of his work and leisure time outdoors, was always on the hunt for the ideal mid-layer. This led him to learn sewing in late 2020, and he immediately began crafting fleece tops. As his creations started to gain traction, first among friends and family, and t ..read more

Article by Markus Zinkl Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 1 Tent ($654.00) Introduction Durston Gear updated their vastly popular X-Mid 1 Pro tent for 2024. The Pro version was already an ultralight version of the normal X-Mid 1. Especially the now available DCF Floor version is now eveon more ultralight. So happy days for the ultralight hiking and fastpacking crowd. The 2024 X-Mid Pro 1 is now available in two versions. One with a 15D Sil/PEU nylon floor and one with a custom DCF floor. In this review I will compare the 2023 version with the 15D Sil/PEU nylon floor with the new 2024 DCF floor version ..read more

Article by Jana Herzgova and Jeff Beck New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v8 ($150) Introduction Jana: I have done only a few runs in New Balance Hierro v6 (two models back), so this review will not be a comparison to either model v6, or v7. I no longer have the v6 model for more precise comparison, but if my memory serves well, it was a great, very comfortable, and cushioned trail shoe. I also wore the Hierro v6 for casual strolls around the town.  I liked the Hierro v6 model, so I wanted to try the new v8 model. So let's see how the new New Balance Hierro v8 did during testing. Jeff: In ..read more

Article by Markus Zinkl & Nils Scharff Vimazi Z20 (175 $ / 240 CHF) Vimazi Z30 (175 $ / 240 CHF) Einleitung Nils: Wie der geneigte Leser weiß, ist es nicht leicht, den richtigen Laufschuh zu finden. Der Schuh muss zu Athlet:in, Laufstil und Einsatzzweck passen. Letzten Endes ist diese Suche nach dem “perfekten Match” die Grundlage für RoadTrailRun und alle anderen Medien(schaffenden) rund um das Thema Laufschuhe.  Die Marke Vimazi hat sich dazu etwas neues ausgedacht, um es ihren Kund:innen vermeintlich zu erleichtern, den richtigen Schuh aus ihrer Produktpalette auszuwählen: Zu j ..read more