tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post3290457802139142689..comments2024-03-19T02:00:13.991-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Atreyu Running 100 Mile Review (2020): Blast Off!Sam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-30740216411154525472021-05-18T20:45:25.635-06:002021-05-18T20:45:25.635-06:00Hi JMT - Not sure I see a concern here. I'm a ...Hi JMT - Not sure I see a concern here. I'm a midfoot striker and for a number of reasons (efficiency, achilles preservation, the fact that most shoes we test are in that range!) tend to prefer shoes in the 6-8mm range. I don't think the Atreyu will present any problems in that regard! They have a pretty wide toe box and, as you suggest - a sort of old-school, back-to-basics vibe. Worth a try, IMO.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297325506624687004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-24041797369238356692021-05-18T08:36:23.478-06:002021-05-18T08:36:23.478-06:00Hi there...
I really liked the premise of this sho...Hi there...<br />I really liked the premise of this show - "return to basics" feel... Plus i loooove the looks :)<br />However I would be interested in your opinion if that shoe (with 6mm drop/offset) would be good for front/midfoot striker like me. Been running now for few years in shoes with drop 0mm or 2mm max and 6mm sounds bit too much.<br />What are your thoughts about it?<br />Thanks in advance!JMTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-82137520775947645262021-05-05T17:16:26.138-06:002021-05-05T17:16:26.138-06:00@Atom - My suspicion is no - they're actually ...@Atom - My suspicion is no - they're actually quite sticky on the indoor surfaces I tested (hardwood, tile). May be worth asking the Atreyu team directly on Facebook or Instagram and see if they have a better read. They're not great on ice (especially when worn), but on nearly every other surface, I was pleasantly surprised.<br /><br />MichaelMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297325506624687004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-91744806258676981502021-05-04T08:45:27.334-06:002021-05-04T08:45:27.334-06:00Can someone comment if the shoes are slippery on s...Can someone comment if the shoes are slippery on smooth indoor surfaces? The use case would be a cushy shoe for all-day wear in a hospital. I've had EVA flipflops get dangerously slippery on moist indoor surfaces, but I was wondering if the tread or rubberization of the Atreyu's bottom helped at all with that. Thanks!Atom Mechanichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420634882922115029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-52343861225260204902021-03-29T11:08:45.353-06:002021-03-29T11:08:45.353-06:00Hi Kevin,
Thanks for your complete and very usefu...Hi Kevin,<br />Thanks for your complete and very useful long term feedback<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-39645230376378371922021-03-29T09:21:47.624-06:002021-03-29T09:21:47.624-06:00Chiming in on my experience as I'm nearing the...Chiming in on my experience as I'm nearing the 350 mi mark on my first pair and 150 on my second. <br />The fit and feel is spot on, love the thin and and comfortable upper. The lack of hard plastic heel counter is a major plus as I have twingy achilles, but any loss of support is negligible. I 100% agree with the midsole similarities to Lunarlon of the Nike Lunaracer. There is a tiny bit of squish in each step that really begs to pick up the pace. The 1 for 1 pick and putdown feel coupled with the amazingly low weight at 6 oz does make for a fast ride and is useful enough for the range of reps on the track longer tempo/ marathon pace efforts on the road. It does offer enough protection for comfort at slower paces and is a shoe I can come back to for recovery days. <br />I will agree with others that the midsole visible wears pretty quickly, I definitely had noticeably more loss of material than OP, especially at the high stress areas like outside of heel and end of toe. It seems like it wears in quickly to start then slows down as the miles add on. OP notes his weight of 125 lbs and PR's on the faster end so I venture to guess he is on the more efficient of the spectrum. <br />With that wear in mind, the ride has still felt great as I've neared 350 mi on my older pair. If anything, it took 50-100 mi to break in the midsole and has really felt the same since then. <br />The upper has started to poke through at the top of the big toes and a bit on the medial side flex point at the base of the big toes. Given the thin material used I don't see this as a major negative.<br />All in all I think Atreyu hit a home run with the base model and is just a plain fun shoe to run in. If subscribed, $55 is a steal and I believe 200- 300 miles is a realistic lifespan. Very refreshing to see that in the age of new foam technology and carbon plates that a shoe built on the essentials and nothing more is so darn good. Kevin Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-58234806340004989112021-03-11T13:23:52.308-07:002021-03-11T13:23:52.308-07:00Hi all,
Following up with my experiences with thes...Hi all,<br />Following up with my experiences with these.... I love these! My favorites of the recent past have been the Kinvara and the NB 1500. For something beefier I have been donning the Skecher GOrun Hyper. I have been putting these on the run exclusively since they arrived. Again, I really like the fit and feel all around. There is a bit of squish but not Hoka like. They are not as close to the road as the 1500's but the sensation is plenty there. The reviewer here shows pictures with 100 miles. I knew when I gnabbed these that they were not going the distance like others (for me 300-325 miles). But with 48 miles on them (half the reviewer) they have at least twice the wear shown. Again, I am not faulting, and I know my running can be "hard" on shoes. Note that I am running on asphalt and sidewalks. I am mostly a mid-foot runner though the heals can click now and again (and the wear shows big time on the outside heal of one one). Love it, and likely will keep them in rotation. It is going to be interesting to see how the next 48 miles works out. Other than the sole of the shoe, everything else is exactly as it would with any others - no complaints whatsoever! That's my experience - just a tad less on the wear than expected but everything else is living up to all that I have read. And again, it could be how I am holding it... smiles! JerryJerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08488402531629645319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-76300538443239666622020-08-26T07:40:59.455-06:002020-08-26T07:40:59.455-06:00JC - glad you felt the same as I did. I agree that...JC - glad you felt the same as I did. I agree that a stitched tongue would help a little, though generally in the lower-volume midfoot, I haven’t had a ton of movement. Either way - I just signed for a (3 month) subscription yesterday, so I’ll have a little Atreyu in the arsenal for the foreseeable future. <br /><br />MichaelMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297325506624687004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-71848346373976858242020-08-25T19:47:37.400-06:002020-08-25T19:47:37.400-06:00Managed to grab a pair in the initial release, and...Managed to grab a pair in the initial release, and what can I say, this review is pretty much spot on. <br /><br />What it's not: <br />It's not a fancy, premium shoe. It's not a technical shoe, it doesn't have any modern gimmicks or features - torsion plates, overlays, fibre stitching, etc. It doesn't have huge cushion, nor is it rock solid and minimal like a 'traditional' racing flat. <br /><br />What it is:<br />A simple slab of EVA, a simple comfy upper, and that's simply about it. It's a running shoe, and nothing more, nothing less. It's fast become the shoe I reach for when I don't know what shoe I want. The do everything shoe (apart from hitting the trails, I guess). <br /><br />I often run in Adios, and the review nailed it in that the Adios have more 'response', but the Atreyu being nearly a quarter lighter than the Adios, don't really need that response. They're just so easy to pick up and put down (and it's also kinda pleasant not hearing that continental rubber slap on the road as much)!<br /><br />To me it kinda feels like the Hoka Rincon - similar lightweight trainer category, similar fairly substantial foam sole, similar go-fast make-me-smile feel. The Rincon upper does feel much better engineered, but given the Atreyu retails at a fraction of the price, I can excuse that easily.<br /><br />Minor complaints? Would've liked an attached/bootie tongue, I find it needs a bit of adjustment every time I put them on. And a little bit of stiffness in the upper near the heel, feels like it might rub a little when I first wear them, but once I get moving it's unnoticeable, no issues.<br /><br />It's enough to make me jump on the subscription bandwagon, and hopefully get a shout at their planned nylon-plate racer model sometime :)JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06888484258781151657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-15991956845046658652020-04-27T12:12:07.437-06:002020-04-27T12:12:07.437-06:00@Anonymous - The Ateryu is a little softer, but a ...@Anonymous - The Ateryu is a little softer, but a little less bouncy/responsive than the Skechers (which is even less responsive than something like the Run Fast Pro). <br /><br />I've written about this before (and it's just my theory) - once get into a shoe this light, you don't necessarily "need" responsive midsoles or carbon fiber plates because your foot strike (especially when running fast) can pick-up and put-down light shoes so quickly, there's no extra "propulsion" needed. Some shoes that do add something - Reebok Run Fast Pro, New Balance FC5280 - are then a step above. But in general, I think both of these shoes function really well as workout/racing flats.<br /><br />The upper in the Atreyu is way, way better than the Skechers, too. Skechers may win on durability (but Atreyu is setting up some recycling program, so maybe moot). Considering $75 vs. $100, I'd take the Atreyu (but realistically... I'd take both!). Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297325506624687004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-92146241544984376202020-04-27T11:23:22.147-06:002020-04-27T11:23:22.147-06:00how does the atreyu compare to the skechers horizo...how does the atreyu compare to the skechers horizon vanish?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-7347527729754907812020-04-07T11:35:48.313-06:002020-04-07T11:35:48.313-06:00@Roy - Limited experience in the Beacon. I probabl...@Roy - Limited experience in the Beacon. I probably have 20 lifetime miles in it. That said, I think they are similar in underfoot feel - the Ateryu is sort of a "Beacon Lite." Both squish with some mild responsiveness. I didn't remember loving the upper on the Beacon 1, whereas the Atreyu's is very nice. But if you're a heavier runner or looking for a higher-mileage shoe, I think the Beacon is lightly a better call. For a workout/up-tempo shoe, I'd recommend the Atreyu.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297325506624687004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-88116175435040162392020-04-07T11:30:35.131-06:002020-04-07T11:30:35.131-06:00I'm interested to hear your thoughts on compar...I'm interested to hear your thoughts on comparing the Atreyu to NB Beacon (1). roy hamptonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-88851719346747780272020-02-21T11:27:55.428-07:002020-02-21T11:27:55.428-07:00I'm very intrigued in Atreyu. Any idea how fit...I'm very intrigued in Atreyu. Any idea how fit and midsole fell compares to Hoka Clifton 6 (Wide)? Collinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-46349363768722028102020-02-19T08:12:50.771-07:002020-02-19T08:12:50.771-07:00Unknown - never worn it, unfortunately. Hopefully ...Unknown - never worn it, unfortunately. Hopefully will get a go in the next update...Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297325506624687004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-48061468021459011592020-02-19T02:07:20.126-07:002020-02-19T02:07:20.126-07:00How does it compare to Escalante (Racer)?How does it compare to Escalante (Racer)?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396239661177441311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-26636350851642952582020-02-18T09:59:41.191-07:002020-02-18T09:59:41.191-07:00Great review. I would urge people interested to go...Great review. I would urge people interested to go listen to the Believe In The Run interview. Gets in-depth on the recess to make this shoe and why. Still can’t help but think of END shoes out of Portland in 2008, remember those? Hopefully Atreyu doesn’t meet the same fate.Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-49699801223878932382020-02-18T05:41:39.726-07:002020-02-18T05:41:39.726-07:00@Unknown - thank you! I certainly see the concern;...@Unknown - thank you! I certainly see the concern; I saw the FuelCell Propel going for like $50 the other day. There are cheap shoes to be found... but $75 is still near the lowest MSRP around, and obviously there are broader considerations beyond price! <br /><br />@Anonymous - good question, and I don't know the answer. If you use Instagram, you can reach out to Atreyu (on our page, or theirs), and I can drop a note to their founder as well.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297325506624687004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-50881066042316422172020-02-18T05:25:39.709-07:002020-02-18T05:25:39.709-07:00U.S. only?U.S. only?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-33903936883930049722020-02-17T16:24:40.619-07:002020-02-17T16:24:40.619-07:00Solid review and I'm excited for the brand jus...Solid review and I'm excited for the brand just worry shoe sales on top brands will hurt them. Particularly New balance, Saucony and Skechers. Most shoe brands hit a 30-50% markdowns rate and this model needs more shoe designs to sell loyalty. Long run 8mm drop, 4-6mm lightweight package is taken care of but a track shoe isn't.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05916473833780118984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-30175633079100833622020-02-17T14:08:38.285-07:002020-02-17T14:08:38.285-07:00@Ron M: Not a ton of overlap, but I believe it fit...@Ron M: Not a ton of overlap, but I believe it fits pretty close to the Turbo 2 (my pair has gone mysteriously MIA, so I can't measure it). Going to a 9.5 shouldn't be an issue.<br /><br />@Dan: I went through 10+ pairs of the LunaRacer in college. It was awesome. Unfortunately I haven't worn the One2 - Sam put a few miles on the Atreyu, though, and may have tried the Altra, Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297325506624687004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-82361671253079262762020-02-17T13:31:01.810-07:002020-02-17T13:31:01.810-07:00Oh, I like the mention of Lunarlon. The Lunar Tem...Oh, I like the mention of Lunarlon. The Lunar Tempo was one of my favorite trainers a few years ago; that soft yet minimalish cushioning was great. This shoe looks a lot like the Altra One2. Did you have any experience in it? Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837613895390894276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-91432917902333530692020-02-17T13:22:19.817-07:002020-02-17T13:22:19.817-07:00I needed to go down 1/2 US size (9.5) in the Turbo...I needed to go down 1/2 US size (9.5) in the Turbo 2 from my usual 10 US ZFly and Vfly OG, 4%, NEXT%, ADIOS 3,4, BOSTON 6,7,8, RAZOR 3..... If you wore any of the mentioned models did you need to size down 1/2 US in the Atreyu? You said TTS but not my experience in the mentioned Nike, Adidas, Skechers (MENS)shoes.ron mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155842306082821505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-34851442966056478932020-02-17T13:13:23.907-07:002020-02-17T13:13:23.907-07:00It's a pretty roomy toebox. Technically I have...It's a pretty roomy toebox. Technically I have a size 9.0, but Atreyu tells me that what I was sent will be sold as an 8.5. Assuming that's true, I'd say it's on the roomier side, relative to competitors.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03297325506624687004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-53485664717761436762020-02-17T13:12:07.104-07:002020-02-17T13:12:07.104-07:00I know you said the fit was true to size, but spec...I know you said the fit was true to size, but specifically about the toe box...is there room or is the fit pretty snug?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01834594971139239997noreply@blogger.com