After many unsatisfying purchases and many returns, I have found the exact shoe I have been looking for, for use in long distance walking. It is very difficult to find a shoe that has lots of cushion *and* a more minimalist arch support (I have found that Hoka and even Altra just have too much arch support, which is uncomfortable if you have a flatter foot and/or don't want or need arch support). The only thing I didn't like was the un-cushioned tongue, which was pressing a bit too much into my front ankle tendons. I solved this problem by using scissors to cut a small slit in each tongue to relieve that pressure (see photo). Now they are perfect! I will be buying these again.
Read More
