Many athletes like to run, either on asphalt or in the mountains, in the most natural way possible, with shoes that do not have excessively high profiles to allow greater contact with the surface and a design that facilitates the natural movement of the foot, this profile of runner needs minimalist shoes.
In a few simple steps we help you to choose the ideal running shoe for you
Go to the Shoe FinderIn response to this need, the RUNNEA team has selected a series of running and trail running shoes that, with a drop between 0 mm and 6 mm, adapt to the needs of these runners. Higher profiles are no longer considered minimalist shoes.
Bearing in mind the particular technical specifications of this type of running shoes for runners, it should be made clear that minimalist running shoes can be beneficial for experienced runners who are looking for a more natural connection with the terrain and are willing to work on their technique and muscle strengthening. So the main precautions you should keep in mind are summarized as:
On the other hand, this concept of minimalist running shoe also has as a fundamental requirement and not every type of runner can wear it, so the type of runner to whom this type of running shoes are addressed are:
There is a long list of running shoes with the above features, however, here is our selection of five shoes that suit different profiles of runners, but as we always do in these cases, stay tuned because we will update the list with the next new products appearing on the market.
The ASICS EvoRide SPEED is a multipurpose shoe that is designed for those more demanding workouts, such as series or fartleks. It perfectly combines comfort with speed.
The Under Armour Velociti 3 is now available, a lightweight shoe that provides good cushioning but stands out mainly for its great reactivity, ideal for running at fast paces during our daily running workouts.
Original price £130
The Saucony Kinvara 14 are running shoes ideal for use in our most demanding daily workouts. The new version of this versatile and popular shoe from the American brand incorporates interesting new features and improvements.
Original price £125
The Altra FWD Experience is the first running shoe from the American brand that does not have the characteristic 0mm drop, specifically it has a low drop of 4mm that allows us to run in a more efficient and comfortable way.
The Altra Torin 7 is a running shoe that is characterized by providing good cushioning and comfort, they are ideal for those softer running sessions or recovery but also respond correctly if we demand a little speed of them.
Now it's time for five minimalist trail running shoes that adapt to different runner profiles, from the fastest runners to those who like to run comfortably, in the mountains.
The Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx is one of the latest novelties from the American brand. Developed and tested by the high performance athletes of the brand, it has the best technologies and materials of the brand to become one of the most outstanding shoes of this season.
Original price £170
Merrell's minimalist bet for this season is the new Merrell Trail Glove 7, a trail running shoe that offers the essence of natural running thanks to its 0 mm drop and minimalist profiles to maintain the largest possible contact surface with the ground.
Original price £110
The Altra Lone Peak 8 is one of the most emblematic and popular models of the brand and, for this new version, presents interesting new features and improvements over previous versions, while maintaining the comfort that characterizes it.
The On Cloudventure Peak 3 is a trail running shoe that provides good stability and protection for short distance training or competitions in the mountains.
Original price £150
The new SCOTT Supertrac Speed RC is a shoe designed especially for competition, a shoe that will allow us to run fast on a wide variety of terrains, even the most technical, thanks to the great grip of its sole.
Original price £140
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