Sorry I was post-less yesterday! I was busy enjoying the sunshine at the beach! Yes, in March…in Toronto. This weather is starting to freak me out but I really can’t complain. I love sunshine and sunshine loves me back!
I have a sweet giveaway for you today!! A while back I started to see these Altra shoes all over the blog world so I got curious and checked the site out for myself. Altra specializes in zero drop footwear which “offers runners the world’s first fully cushioned, foot-shaped, training shoe without an elevated heel. This unique platform allows for a more natural foot strike and a more efficient, comfortable ride.”
One of the styles in particular, the Eve, caught my attention. It is a minimalist shoe and reminded me very much of Vibrams. I had been wanting to get Vibrams for a while but when I went to try them on it took me a good 25 minutes to get all my toes into their little designated spots! It was seriously a workout in itself. I couldn’t imagine doing it every time I wanted to wear them out for a run!! When I saw the Altra Eve running shoes, I knew I wanted to give them a shot.
Jeremy over at Altra kindly sent me a pair of Eves to test out and review. I was so excited when they arrived. The most minimalist shoe that I had ever run in before was my Nike Frees so these were quite different. My first reaction was that they were so light! They only weigh 4.5 ounces! I was told that they fit true to size so I ordered them in the size I usually take in running shoes (8) and was pleased when I slipped them on and they fit perfectly.
I have had them for over a month now and took them on a few runs so that I could give my honest opinion. I absolutely love these shoes for shorter runs. I will be sticking to my Asics for longer runs because I know I have pronating feet and the last time I ventured into something less supportive, I was blessed with knee problems (thank you, Running Gods). For shorter runs though, these shoes are amazing. I especially like them for doing sprint intervals on the treadmill.
What I found really cool about the shoes was that they completely changed how I run when I am wearing them. They kind of force me (in an effortless way) to run properly and avoid heel-striking. They keep me on my toes and I feel as though my turnover rate is much faster as a result.
I’ve also worn the shoes to the gym for my strength training sessions. They allow me to have a really good grip on the floor and help me stay balanced. I often skip between my sets at the gym and these shoes really make me feel like I’m flying when I jump because they are so light!
I am a big fan of the Eves! SO big that Jeremy has offered to give a pair away to a lucky reader!! How awesome is that?!
All you have to do is LIKE Altra’s Facebook page and leave me a comment below telling me that you did!
Contest will end on Monday, March 26th at midnight EST. Good luck!
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I liked them! I would love to try these!
I was your first comment!!! yay!
Woohoo!!!
I have been wanting to try barefoot running to improve my foot and ankle muscles, these would be so great!
I like them!!!!!!!
I like them!
Just liked the Altra Shoes Facebook Page! Thank you for the candid account of your experience- very motivational!
I liked them! I would love to see how they compare to my vibrams! You are so right about the time it takes to put them on!
Argh!! I got so frustrated with them!! These ones are so easy
I like them! These would help me get back into running! I miss it
I liked them! These shoes sound great!
Hmm! i am very intrigued to give these a try – I need to start getting into some cardio again, and these could be a perfect replacement for my huge clunky shoes which do me no favors when I’m dealing with tired and “heavy”-feeling legs. Thanks for the link!!
I liked them!! I would love to have these – been wanting to try minimalist shoes for a while!
Liked the Altra page. I am not a runner yet… I start my 5k training on Monday! My goal is to do a Color Run this year
A good pair of shoes would be a blessing.
I want to do a color run so bad!! We don’t have them here though
I liked them and would love to try them!
I liked their page! I have a pair of Vibrams, but have yet to try them out for running. The toe thing is kind of a put-off!
I liked them and those shoes sound great!
They sound amazing, liked their page!
These seem like super cool shoes! I’d love to try them. Page liked. Comment left.
I liked them!
I ‘Like’d Altra’s FB page – thanks!
Love how the shoes look!
“Liked” the page too!
Liked them!! Thanks for sharing!
‘liked’ – and would love to run in them
“liked” the page.
The shoes are really cool looking!
I liked them on fb and would love to try them!! You’re looking pretty strong in the pic with the weights!!
Aw thanks, Sandy
Trying hard to get there!
‘Liked’ the facebook page! I love minimalist shoes and these sound fantastic!
Liked them– I’ve been super curious about these too!
I just liked them!
I liked them! They look so comfortable, I’d love to try a pair.
I liked them!
these look awesome, would love to try them
I liked…and would LOVE LOVE LOVE to try these babies out.
Great giveaway! I liked them on FB!
I’m liking them as I type this, if it decides to load on my phone haha!
I’d love to try these too. I just got the Brooks Cadence shoes which are more minimalist and I absolutely have loved those, even for longer runs. They aren’t as minimal as the Eve’s, which I wanted because I knew I would be running longer distances. However, like you said, it’d be awesome to have a pair for shorter training runs and speed work to really keep form in tact.
Yay!
Good luck to all!
I liked them!
I liked them ! I haven’t tried zero drop yet but I’d love to
I liked them. They look WAY cuted than Vibrams! Would love to try them!!
- well, that should read “cuter” (I need more coffee!)
Hahahaha!!! I get it
I like them on Facebook! Great giveaway!
I liked them! These look so awesome!
Awesome! These shoes look like they just might fit the bill. Like, like, liked!!
I liked them! I’d love to try these!
I liked Altra’s FB page. I would love to try them. I have been very reluctant to try Vibrams & minimalist running.
I liked them!!
I liked them!
I like Altra Running on FB!
I would love to try these!! I liked Altra’s FB page
This is super exciting! I just was told how amazing minimalist shoes can be for your hips, shins, knees, etc. This is a perfect time for you to do this giveaway as I would LOVE to try a pair! I liked them on FB!! Thanks for doing this
I liked them on facebook. I’d love to try some minimalist shoes…
I liked the Altra Facebook page! Hope I win!
Liked!
Christina, had you considered trying these shoes for longer runs? They might correct your stride (if that’s what’s causing your knee issues) and force you to land on your forefoot where you have more natural cushioning and less impact is sent up your leg and knee. If you haven’t read Born to Run I’d definitely recommend it, lots of good info in there on barefooot running!
I thought about it but with my Frees, I would get pretty bad calf, ankle, and foot pains! It will probably take a lot of time to adapt but I imagine it will benefit me. I am going to slowly increase the distances but I don’t think I would do 100% of my training in them. I will pick up Born To Run. I am so curious!
Like them
and I love my intuitions so much that I would love to try the Eve’s I think Altra’s shoes are an amazing product! I am totally excited about them
liked!!!
I liked them. May have to buy some if I don’t win!
Hey!!! Happy that you really like them I’ve been wanting to give them a try but have been kind of on the fence as I’m worried about good support from my knees as well. Good to know they worked well for short runs!! I liked them on Facebook, fingers crossed!!!!
I like them.
i liked altra’s facebook page
I liked them. I would love a shoe that stopped me from heel-striking!
I’ve “LIKED” Altra’s Facebook Page! I would kill to have these shoes! I hope I win!!! ;o)
Hi Ashley! I announced the winner…and it was you! Email me at theathletarian [at] gmail [dot] com so we can get a pair of Eves out to you!
liked them. I am wanting to start running more and have been looking for some shoes.
I like them (and would LOVE to try them!)!
I already like Altra on FB. I’ve had my eyes on the Delilah’s for some time, but sadly these cool kicks haven’t made their way to many vendors here in the Chicagoland area yet.
Look at you getting your svelt on at the gym! Hot dog look at those guns!
Look who’s talking!!! My goal is to have arms like yours!!
Big thumbs up from me! I liked them
I liked Altra and would love to try them!
i like them, and i love them and i want them
lol
Hi! Liked em’!
I liked them!! I would be so blessed to have a pair!
I liked Altra on Facebook! I would love to try these. I have been using Vibrams for almost a year now and absolutely love them and would love the opportunity to try different types of barefoot shoes!
I liked Altra on FB!
I’ve been wanting to try a lightweight shoe for running for a while now! I’m nervous about using them for long runs because of my foot injury last year but these would be awesome for short runs!
Those shoes look amazing! Liked them on FB!
I am dying to try Altra’s! I already like them on FB! Thanks for the giveaway.
I liked them! As a marathon runner and someone who runs 5 /6 miles a day, I would absolutely love to try these! I swear by Asics too, but have always wanted to venture out of my comfort zone, just afraid to spend the money on something I may not like.
Amazing giveaway Christina!! I have liked Altra on FB!!! Dying to win these!!
I liked the Altra page! Thanks for the info.
I ‘liked’ Altra on FB!
What is the brand/style of tank top you’re wearing in the lifting pic? I like it!
Lululemon!
Awesome giveaway! I’ve just started training for a 5K in May and I’ve yet to get shoes specific to running. I can tell that my cross-trainers aren’t cutting it so I would LOVE to try these!
I liked on FB!
I liked them on FB!
Altra has been liked on facebook. These shoes sound great! I have a slight addiction w/ purchasing running shoes lol, but I do not own anything like this & they sound great! Especially for interval training & Plyometrics. Thanks for sharing! Good luck everyone.
I liked Altra’s fb page!!! these shoes look awesome and they would be perfect for strength training just like you said!!
I have “liked” the page and would love to try these!
OMG…I was just telling my husband how I needed some new running shoes and my Bday is tomorrow…what a perfect gift if I won:) Your shoulders look awesome in that last pic:)
Yay!! Happy early birthday!! …and thank you
Oh an I definitely “liked” Altra on FB!
I liked them!
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just liked… hoping to like in person soon!! thanks!!
I liked them…
Sound like some awesome shoes ans would love to try something that would help me heel-strike less, as my husband tells me all the time, “stop heel-striking!” I can’t seem to help it though…ugh! Anyway…excited at the prospect of actually winning a pair!
~Heather
I liked their page! I’ve been wanting to try a minimalist shoe because I have knee problems from over-training on pavement (too much impact!). Hopefully with a minimalist shoe it will force me to avoid heel striking and reduce some of the impact on my knees.
I like Altra on fb. Would love to try those shoes.
I liked them
I’ve recently been trying to get back into running and doing sprints….I think having a great shoe like these would only help! Liked their facebook page and my fingers are crossed!
Just went and liked them on Facebook. Would love to win these to try out at CrossFit!
Liked Altra Running on Facebook! I’d love to take these guys out for a run or two or hundre!
Liked them bc we love you!!!
Aww thank you so much!! That made my day
Liked on FB. OH PLEASE OH PLEASE ME ME!!! Crossing fingers, toes and eyes lol.
Eyes?!?! Please don’t do that for too long!! Hahaha
I liked them on facebook!
I liked them!
So cool!!
I liked them on facebook! I would love to try these shoes and just in time for my birthday lol
Happy Birthday!!!
I ‘liked’ Altra!!! Would absolutely love to try these out!!
Like the shoes! Looks good on you!
I liked them on FB!
I just “liked” Altra’s facebook page. I think these would be great for weight training. I really hope you pick me!!!
Liked on facebook! I would love to try these! I have been following your blog for a while and I got suckered into trying chickbands as well. All I can say is, keep up the product reviews, they are awesome! I can’t wait to try these shoes even if I don’t win them
like their page on facebook!
I like Altra on FB, would love to try these shoes, I love barefoot technology:)
I like Altra on bookface now! =P Sweet giveaway!! I would love to win a pair of these shoes for my shorter runs!!! =)
Ooooo would love to try them!
Liked ‘em!
I liked Altra on facebook
Can’t wait to see them! My dad is an orthotist, I’m sure he’d love to review them as well!
I liked them! I’m a biker who was recently converted to running so I would love to try a pair. My trail running shoes just aren’t cutting it.
I have liked their site for a while. Love Altra!!
I liked them! I want to win!
I ‘liked’ them. They look amazing!
I like them!! Would love to try!
liked them
Can’t wait to hear the results@
So awesome! Altra is a UT company and everything in utah rocks.
ha!
I already “like” altra’s fb page and would absolutely love to win a pair of these shoes.
P.S. You look hardcore and ripped in that weight lifting pic. You are awesome!
Aw thanks girl! You are way too nice! <3
You’re right, all good things come from Utah!
what an awesome giveaway! I would love to try a pair of these! I just liked Altra on fb:)
Awesome giveaway! I like them on FB and would absolutely love to win!
I already “like” Altra!
I have liked the Altra page for a while. These shoes are wonderful! I have the intuitions, which are great for long runs. They have more cushioning, but are still a zero drop. I also run in five fingers, but prefer the altras for my longer runs. I would love to have a pair of the eves, but would also be very excited for someone else to win & experience the many benefits of minimalist footwear! If you aren’t already on the bandwagon, you should be!
I agree with you 100%!!!
Would love to try out these shoes, in fact I have never heard of them before your post! Hope I win…..
Forgot to ask if dudes could win….lol
Yes! There are a pair of “Adams” that are exactly the same as the Eves but for men!
I’m just discovering your blog and Altra. Liked both on FB!
Sound like great shoes, would love to try!! Liked them on FB!
i liked them on facebook!
I like Altra!… they look comfy!
me likey them!
I liked them
i liked ‘em on fb [username karen r m] runner_girl5k at yahoo dot com
I’ve liked them!
I liked Altra Running on Facebook! Those look awesome!
Liked Altra Running on Facebook!
I already liked them!! Those are super cute!
I liked them!
I liked them!
You have size 11? cool shoes!
I liked their fb page!! Awesome giveaway!
I liked them on facebook!
I liked them! Those shoes look awesome….really want to try them out!
Wow! what a great giveaway! I desperately need new running shoes! I like them on FB. Thank you!
I liked them on FB!! i want these SO bad!
I liked them on Facebook! These look awesome!
Liked them on fb!
Wow! The shoes look awesome!! I have liked them on Facebook
I liked them! Those shoes look awesome.
liked the page! Awesome shoes =)
LOOOOOOOVE them on FB.
Would love to try these too! I liked them already on Facebook.
I like their page as Dee G. Thanks so much for the chance — these running shoes sound great!
I like Altra on Facebook. (Deanna Cali)
I liked them!
Liked them, would love a pair of these babies!!!
Liked them on facebook. THankyou for the chance to win a pair.
I like Altra on Facebook!
Liked their page (:
I liked the facebook page! I want another pair of minimalist running shoes besides my FiveFingers
liked them on FB!!
I liked Altra on FB; carolyn gonzalez
I liked them on Facebook and would love a pair of shoes shaped like my feet!
I want those shoes. I like Altra’s FB page.
I like their page. I have the Intuitions and really like them!
I liked on FB, thanks for the chance to win a pair!
I liked them! These would be great for me as I am just beginning to run more often. I was an elliptical girl for the longest time, and have just fallen in love with running
I liked Altra Running on FB!
I liked their page. I pronate as well and use Asics – but I have been wanting to try a minimalist shoe for strength/kickboxing days. I hear it might strengthen my weak ankle which I need!
I liked their page rockstar!!! BTW love that pic of you doing lateral raises – killer girl!
I liked them on facebook!
I liked them! : D I’ve tried the Merrell barefoot and the New Balance Minimus, so I def wouldn’t mind giving these a try. Thanks for the opportunity!
Those are cool shoes. I liked their Facebook page.
woah those shoes are awesome!! I like their Facebook page, and would really love to win a pair!!
I liked Altras! I’ve been wanting to try these forever!
So who won the shoes?!
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I had already liked the Altra FB site so, bonus!
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