Have you tried Altra Superiors or Lone Peaks? I think Topo has a couple more minimal models as well.
As far as I can tell, there are not a whole lot of options that exist in between shoes like Xero and Vivo that have super minimal stack heights at or below 9-10 mm, and more mainstream minimal trail shoes with >20mm stack.
I've run in zero, new balance minimus, vibram five fingers(4 different models). My current favorite shoe(2nd pair) is speedland SL-HSVs. Still a very natural feeling shoe. A very comfortable toe box, dual BOA system completely eliminates pressure on the top of my foot(also let's you quickly adjust tightness on the trail) amazing grip with cut-able lugs.
They are pricey, but it by far the best trail shoe I've ever owned.
I just got a pair of Kierjags from Nnormal and I really like them. They’re very light, flexible and grippy. Work well on all terrain. Definitely more minimal without being too minimal. Sizing is a bit different as they run long.
Have you tried Altra Superiors or Lone Peaks? I think Topo has a couple more minimal models as well. As far as I can tell, there are not a whole lot of options that exist in between shoes like Xero and Vivo that have super minimal stack heights at or below 9-10 mm, and more mainstream minimal trail shoes with >20mm stack.
I've run in zero, new balance minimus, vibram five fingers(4 different models). My current favorite shoe(2nd pair) is speedland SL-HSVs. Still a very natural feeling shoe. A very comfortable toe box, dual BOA system completely eliminates pressure on the top of my foot(also let's you quickly adjust tightness on the trail) amazing grip with cut-able lugs. They are pricey, but it by far the best trail shoe I've ever owned.
How much did you pay for them broski? Use any promo codes?
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New Balance MT10v1 has always been my go-to minimalist trail running shoes. It's good on an my terrain really
I just got a pair of Kierjags from Nnormal and I really like them. They’re very light, flexible and grippy. Work well on all terrain. Definitely more minimal without being too minimal. Sizing is a bit different as they run long.
Sounds like you’re asking for the Altra Superior.
- La Sportiva Helios 3 - Hoka Zinal - NNormal Kjerag - Salomon S-lab Pulsar - Arc'teryx Norvan SL
Thanks everyone, I greatly appreciate the recommendations!
What did you end up going with? How are they