St. George Running Center

Benefits of Zero Drop Shoes Article by: Altra Running Weight: 9oz Foot Shaped Design: Male FS-1 Last NRS: Natural Ride System FootPod Outsole Encouraging Natural Motion Quick dry air mesh upper with minimal seams Asymmetrical Lacing, Heel Claw, and A-Wrap for superior fit Drilex Premium Liner Strengthen and Support Insoles Designed to be worn without any insoles for Minimalist Runners or for those who prefer less cushion or more room. Product Information The Instinct leads the way in ‘Zero Drop™’ cushioned running shoes. You were born to run long distances. With Zero Drop™ and ALTRA™’s all-man foot shaped design, now there is less hindering you. Nature gave you instincts, trust the animal inside you…Run Natural™. The first of its kind, The Instinct marries the biomechanically correct benefits of correct barefoot positioning with a fully protective running shoe. Nearly all running shoes are twice as thick in the heel than the forefoot. Zero Drop™ running shoes simply applies a 1:1 ratio – meaning that the heel & forefoot are the same distance off the ground – there is no “drop” from heel to toe. There is zero differential or zero offset from the heel to the toe in the running shoe….