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My Achilles
tendonitis finally is getting better, so I headed to the track for some 800
meter (1/2 mile) intervals. I couldn’t
wait to test out the Tribute. It is a
light weight shoe with a zero heel drop.
The temperature over 90 degrees when I hit the track and my feet were
the only part of me that wasn’t overheating thanks to the breathable mesh upper
on the Tribute.
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The Tribute
weighs in at only 7.2 ounces and it feels extremely light and nimble. I still felt like I had a little protection
under my feet though. I have run in a
few other shoes this light where I felt like I was running barefoot. My fragile feet can’t handle running with no
cushion. It is a flexible shoe and it
provides a stable ride while letting you really lay everything on the
line.
I have
tested 6 shoes from Topo Athletic and have been impressed with every one. Here are some of my past reviews.
Pros:
Light weight
(7.2 ounces)
Wide toe box
allows toes to spread out
Zero heel
drop allows for better form and posture
Great price
($100 at the Topo Athletic website)
Topo Athletic’s Social Media Links:
Once again,
Topo Athletic proved that it can compete with the big kids on the block. This feather light shoe comes with a zero
heel drop, ventilated mesh upper, flexible outsole, and is a great shoe for speed
workouts and races. It is hard to beat
the $100 price tag either. They are
currently sold out of the Black/Green version (at the Topo Athletic website) that I tested, but have other colors available. You can also get them on Amazon
or check the Topo Athletic Store Locator to find a store near you.
Note: I received this
product in exchange for a review. The review is my personal opinion of
the product and I was not required to give a particular opinion of it. I am not a doctor, so please use all of the products
that I review at your own risk.
Two questions:
ReplyDeleteHow is the sizing compared to the Runventure?
How is the upper fabric of the footbed? Is it fleecy or it has a more breathable fabric? Thanks.
These are similar in size to the Runventure. The upper material is a very airy mesh. I love that they let your feet breathe and I never felt like my feet were going to overheat, which can be in issue in the California heat. I hope that answers your question.
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