Congrats on reaching over 1,000 man. feels like a channel with a quality of those in the tens or hundreds of thousands. Also need to get myself a shoe that drains better so another one for the lineup.
I would love to see a review on the Altra Kings! Also a comparison video maybe for the escalates vs the escalate racers? I'd love to know what you think about the difference between those 2 shoes.
Great review of these GREAT shoes!!! I own these ones and tried the Lone peak but I have foot problems and LP weren't fitting as good as these ones.... THESE FEELS LIKE SLIPPERS!
Hey Derek. I have a question I'd like your help with, but it's not about the shoe (hope that's ok). What OCR vest would you recommend if I'm just wanting to carry two speed flasks in the front, a few snacks (front or back), but not a camel back? Any thoughts?
Sure thing! I won't lie, that Salomon line is a bit pricey but well worth it in my opinion. If you want to go the budget route, I suggest a triwonder/aonjie vest
For me personally it is since I use it quite often on longer training runs and during any beast or ultra, but I also wanted something extremely light weight and the Salomon adv skin sets are among the best. HOWEVER if you're only going to use it for a race or two and don't need top line products, the triwonder vests are solid at just $30-50 and will do everything you need them to. That's what I used before I went to the Salomon. I just have expensive taste sometimes and wanted more compression haha
I’m running 2 OCRs This year, I Have a Good feeling about Both of them: Tough Mudder 5k At Long Island(July 20th) Rugged Maniac In Pennsylvania(August 3rd, 11:15 wave) You going to any of those? I’m hoping to see you there
I'll be at rugged maniac in PA! I'll be in the first competitive wave of the day but I'll be there pretty much all day and will dona few extra fun laps. Say hello if you see me!
I need some help big time- im trying to find an altra type/heavy or semi heavy cushioned trail shoe that is designed like a barefoot type shoe- neutral,minimal flat, zero drop without any arch support- or in other words a converse allstar shoe that has a zero drop,no arch, flat, but alot of cushion- a barefoot shoe that has padding under it- the perfect shoe for me would be a viviobarefoot shoe but instead of being so close to the ground it has padding like a normal shoe- I searched this one but one site said it had high arch which is exactly what i dont want- so im still confused
Exactly what i'm trying to find and i think the Altras are the best option. I run on the road in vapourglove 4 and use them on trails as well, but am hitting my toes on rocks too much and need that extra protection, the superior 4.0 looks to be the best bet.
Look into the Altra Olympus 3.0. I ran in Vibram Fivefingers and Vapor Gloves until I developed big toe pain. The Olympus has been a Godsend. With my feet I can't have any arch support either.
That's honestly all dependent on your foot, foot shape, and running mechanics. I personally prefer altra superiors and altra kings as I like the zero drop and wide toe box. Everyone is different and everyone has their preferences. I'm going to be doing an entire series dedicated to shoes. Until then, I'd recommend going and getting fitted/trying them on to see what best suits you
I am doing a beast in August. I think this is a perfect shoe, thoughts? I have merrel all out light with big lugs for shorter races. They will be replaced by the kings. Love to know a comparison on superior vs king, pros and cons of each. 🤪
@@obstacleactivist9741 Great. I will check it out tonight. I think having 2 shoes is the way to go. Short distance for mud and a long distance trail shoe.
@@obstacleactivist9741 I just rocked a beast in the Superiors. They were amazing. I trained on them for 6 wks before the race. The break in time is essential.
Great review! Am I understanding you correctly that they don't have the grip of the Speedcross 5's? They are my current trail shoe, but they are heavy. Can you get 100% heel lock down in these? I can't stand my feet sliding when I'm trying to run, especially on rough terrain. Thanks!
The superiors grip is definitely where they are lacking, at least in my opinion, but I don't wear them for grip I wear them for their lightweight and speed. If I'm looking for a better grip I wear my altra kings. As far as heel lock, you can still do a heel lock with your laces, it just isn't as effective. That being said, I personally do not have my feet slide in these
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Congrats on reaching over 1,000 man. feels like a channel with a quality of those in the tens or hundreds of thousands. Also need to get myself a shoe that drains better so another one for the lineup.
Thank you! Doing a 1000 subscriber video give away at the end of the week to say thanks to all of you for the continued support!
I would love to see a review on the Altra Kings! Also a comparison video maybe for the escalates vs the escalate racers? I'd love to know what you think about the difference between those 2 shoes.
In the works!
Running a beast in November and I’m stressing that I haven’t purchased a shoes yet!!
Great review of these GREAT shoes!!! I own these ones and tried the Lone peak but I have foot problems and LP weren't fitting as good as these ones.... THESE FEELS LIKE SLIPPERS!
Thank you! They're definitely one of the most comfortable trail shoes I've ever had the pleasure of wearing
Hey Derek. I have a question I'd like your help with, but it's not about the shoe (hope that's ok). What OCR vest would you recommend if I'm just wanting to carry two speed flasks in the front, a few snacks (front or back), but not a camel back? Any thoughts?
Hands down my favorite vest is the salmon adv skin. I don't even know it's on when I use it and you can fit a TON in it if you choose
@@obstacleactivist9741 I'll check it out then. Thank you so much for the quick reply. You rock!
Sure thing! I won't lie, that Salomon line is a bit pricey but well worth it in my opinion. If you want to go the budget route, I suggest a triwonder/aonjie vest
@@obstacleactivist9741 Wow, it's expensive! I'm seeing around $120+ on amazon. But it's worth it, huh?
For me personally it is since I use it quite often on longer training runs and during any beast or ultra, but I also wanted something extremely light weight and the Salomon adv skin sets are among the best. HOWEVER if you're only going to use it for a race or two and don't need top line products, the triwonder vests are solid at just $30-50 and will do everything you need them to. That's what I used before I went to the Salomon. I just have expensive taste sometimes and wanted more compression haha
I’m running 2 OCRs This year, I Have a Good feeling about Both of them:
Tough Mudder 5k At Long Island(July 20th)
Rugged Maniac In Pennsylvania(August 3rd, 11:15 wave)
You going to any of those? I’m hoping to see you there
I'll be at rugged maniac in PA! I'll be in the first competitive wave of the day but I'll be there pretty much all day and will dona few extra fun laps. Say hello if you see me!
I used these in a tough mudder a few weeks ago. I was very pleased with them.
Glad to hear it!
I need some help big time- im trying to find an altra type/heavy or semi heavy cushioned trail shoe that is designed like a barefoot type shoe- neutral,minimal flat, zero drop without any arch support- or in other words a converse allstar shoe that has a zero drop,no arch, flat, but alot of cushion- a barefoot shoe that has padding under it- the perfect shoe for me would be a viviobarefoot shoe but instead of being so close to the ground it has padding like a normal shoe- I searched this one but one site said it had high arch which is exactly what i dont want- so im still confused
All Altras are zero drop and do not have high arch support from my experiences
Exactly what i'm trying to find and i think the Altras are the best option. I run on the road in vapourglove 4 and use them on trails as well, but am hitting my toes on rocks too much and need that extra protection, the superior 4.0 looks to be the best bet.
Look into the Altra Olympus 3.0. I ran in Vibram Fivefingers and Vapor Gloves until I developed big toe pain. The Olympus has been a Godsend. With my feet I can't have any arch support either.
The Olympus is definitely a great shoe, but I don't think it fits his category of minimalist since it's their biggest stack trail shoe
Hey Chris, I'm looking for the exact same thing! Did you manage to find something in the end?
What's your favorite shoe for OCR racing? Doing a Savage lost on what shoe to get, can't decide b/w inov8 230, salming OT, or Altra Kings?
That's honestly all dependent on your foot, foot shape, and running mechanics. I personally prefer altra superiors and altra kings as I like the zero drop and wide toe box. Everyone is different and everyone has their preferences. I'm going to be doing an entire series dedicated to shoes. Until then, I'd recommend going and getting fitted/trying them on to see what best suits you
I am doing a beast in August. I think this is a perfect shoe, thoughts? I have merrel all out light with big lugs for shorter races. They will be replaced by the kings. Love to know a comparison on superior vs king, pros and cons of each. 🤪
Kings video dropping Wednesday! I can also certainly do an in depth comparison as well between the two for you :)
King review just posted, but I'll also be doing a more direct head to head comparison on them in the next one
@@obstacleactivist9741 Great. I will check it out tonight. I think having 2 shoes is the way to go. Short distance for mud and a long distance trail shoe.
That's pretty much what I do
@@obstacleactivist9741 I just rocked a beast in the Superiors. They were amazing. I trained on them for 6 wks before the race. The break in time is essential.
Great review! Am I understanding you correctly that they don't have the grip of the Speedcross 5's? They are my current trail shoe, but they are heavy.
Can you get 100% heel lock down in these? I can't stand my feet sliding when I'm trying to run, especially on rough terrain. Thanks!
The superiors grip is definitely where they are lacking, at least in my opinion, but I don't wear them for grip I wear them for their lightweight and speed. If I'm looking for a better grip I wear my altra kings.
As far as heel lock, you can still do a heel lock with your laces, it just isn't as effective. That being said, I personally do not have my feet slide in these