Shoe Review from LPTRunner, Todd Egnarski...
After running as a heel
striker for over 10 years, I was finally able to transition to a midsole runner
two years ago. So when I received a pair of Tevasphere Trail shoes that had
been engineered to prevent supination and pronation (“change your shoe, not
your stride”), my first thought was “it’s too late for me, but maybe not for
others.”
Nonetheless, I gave them a
good test, running and hiking in the Smokey Mountains during my vacation there.
TheTevas are heavier than
minimalist shoes, but lighter than a trail shoe. The comfort they provide may actually be worth the
additional weight. After a
week-long workout, I didn’t experience any hot spots.
They have what Teva calls
support pods. The pods look a bit
strange – protuberances built out from the middle of shoe – but the ride is
more stable and they do seem to straighten out your foot and you roll through
your stride.
Traction was good and the
waterproof upper appears well-built and durable, with decent ventilation – a
must for avid trail runners.
I would highly recommend
these shoes. They are stable and
comfortable – and the rubber tread keeps you on the trail. My only criticism after running almost
exclusively in minimalist trainers is that they are a bit on the heavy side.
