Altra Zero Drop Footwear - Instinct 1.5 for Men (color: Blue / various sizes)

Pre-order available on OUT OF STOCK items - Est. ship date 06/28/13
The Instinct is the first shoe to truly marry the form-improving benefits of a minimalist shoe with the comfort, cushioning and support of a traditional running shoe. The Zero Drop platform and innovative foot-shaped design work together to help runners maintain proper running technique and reduce joint impact while freeing their toes to help alleviate foot pain. Trust your instincts and experience the world’s first fully cushioned, foot-shaped, Zero Drop running shoe.

Zero Drop Platform
Weight: 8.9 oz
Midsole: 12mm; Dual Layer EVA with A-Bound Top Layer
Outsole: 4.5 mm FootPod Outsole
Cushioning: 12mm; Dual Layer EVA with A-Bound Top Layer
Total Stack Height: 22mm
2 included insoles: 5mm Sculpted and 3mm Strengthen
Upper: Quick Dry Air Mesh
Liner: Full Length Seamless inner lining with Premium Drilex Collar Lining
Asymmetric Lacing
Other Features: Zero Drop with Full Cushioning Innovative, Foot-Shaped Design
Male specific fit
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This product contains one or more chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Zero Drop footwear 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.

Designed to reduce:
Forefoot pain
Excessive pronation
IT Band pain (side of knee)
Runner’s knee
Shin splints
Initial impact by 3 to 5x

Advantages:
The heel and forefoot are the same distance from the ground
1 to 1 ratio naturally aligning feet, back, and body posture
Encourages better running technique
Natural Achilles loading for better propulsion