You can then assess for yourself if you have similar feet, a similar build or body shape and run at similar speeds. As a reader looking for information, youвЂ™ll probably find phrases like вЂњa good fit for my duck feetвЂќ and similar acknowledgments of the very personal nature of our appreciation of running shoes. It is of course unavoidable to be subjective in reviews, even though we try to be as clear and objective as possible. Joost: Getting the Topo ST-4 and running in them made me think, so IвЂ™m going to start off with a few thoughts on the subjectivity of the whole shoe reviewing process. That being said, on paper the ST4вЂ™s seem to match what IвЂ™m looking for, letвЂ™s see how they go. I feel this type of approach can be beneficial to all runners.

My goal is to strengthen my feet and lower legs as much as possible. Also, IвЂ™ve been doing 100% of my casual walking in Vivobarefoot Primus Lites. With an eye toward trails, IвЂ™ve been trying to work in less-cushioned, and less вЂњbuilt-upвЂќ shoes. Mike P I think itвЂ™s best for me to set the context for my review here - maybe you will end up disregarding my thoughts, or maybe something might strike you as helpful? I havenвЂ™t tried a new road shoe in a while - IвЂ™ve been primarily focused on trail running, so while my trail quiver has expanded dramatically, I tend to use my road days for flat training when I want to avoid vert. He ran in primary school, but then thought it would be a lot cooler to be a guitar player in a hard rock band, only picking up running again in 2012, gradually improving his results. HeвЂ™s on a mission to win in his age group in the 6 marathon majors and has completed half of his project, with a 2:26:10 PB in Berlin in 2019 at 51. Joost is a Belgian in his 50s living in Luanda, Angola, Africa, where he faces the heat, humidity and general chaos to run anything between 60-100 miles per week. I am definitely a gear junkie - I have gone through more running vests than I can remember, and my trail running shoe collection currently sits at 38 pairs (all tracked via spreadsheet)! My wife does not appreciate this. I also enjoy the challenge of looped/timed trail races, and even the backyard ultra format. My three 100 milers so far have all been in the 25k vert range. I love going fast and running all distances, but I especially love long mountain ultras. Picking up running in my early 30s, starting on roads, progressing to marathons (PR 2:40, Boise 2019), eventually I discovered trails. I actually grew up inline speed skating - both indoor short track as well as roads. I have no formal running training, have never run on a team at any level, and can count the times I've run on a track on one hand. Mike Postaski Born and raised in New Jersey, recently moved to Boise, ID in 2019, mainly to have better and easier access to outdoor adventure. Total Stack Height: 16mm, 0 drop (7mm midsole, 4mm outsole, 5mm insole and board)

Minimalist runners might not find it minimalist enough JoostД¬ould probably still be a little lighter Joost Rubber toe bumper can make it a minimalist trail candidate JoostД¬an feel a bit вЂњclompyвЂќ at slower paces Mike PДЇatiguing for lower legs (if unaccustomed to zero-drop) - this can also be considered a вЂњProвЂќ if you are interested in strengthening your lower legs Mike P Work well on light (non-muddy) trails Mike P Light and quick feeling - encouraging an efficient stride Mike P/Joost

Supportive footbed, slight contouring under arch Mike P/Joost No frills upper- enough for a secure fit, and nothing more Mike P/JoostД¬lassic Topo fit- midfoot lockdown + roomy, but not sloppy toebox Mike P/Joost Article by MikeВ Postaski and Joost de Raeymaeker

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