Sean Kiffe

Sean Kiffe
My name is Sean Kiffe. I live with my wife and three daughters in Missoula, MT where I teach middle school science. I am primarily a trail runner but also dabble in road events occasionally. Currently, I am working my way into ultra distances and will be doing my first 50K and 100K trail races this season.

Lab tests and in-depth reviews

Altra Torin 5
79
Decent!

Who should buy the Torin 5 The Altra Torin 5 is a shoe best suited for runners who want a: light daily runner that responds well shoe with just enough cushion but not too much Who should NOT buy the T[…]

May 15, 2020
87
Great!

Who should buy the Superior 5 I believe the May 15, 2020 is a shoe best suited for runners who want a fast and light shoe that offers great traction and a strong sense of connection with the trail[…]

Altra Olympus 4.0
89
Great!

Who should buy it The Altra Olympus 4.0 is, in my opinion, a shoe best suited for runners who want: a high-cushion trail shoe that has great traction a shoe that is comfortable for long days on the tr[…]

Brooks Bedlam 3
85
Good!

Brooks Bedlam 3: who is it for A springy step in a stability shoe is what Brooks promised, and that’s exactly what the Bedlam 3 delivered. The DNA Amp cushioning is just right, and its responsiv[…]

Altra Lone Peak 4.5
78
Good!

Who should buy the Compete TR 3 The shoe is best suited for athletes who want a: great shoe to wear to the gym or in fitness classes shoe that does it all (almost) comfortable shoe that can easily dou[…]

Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3
90
Superb!

Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3 summary With Topo shoes being a relatively newer brand of athletic shoes on the market, I wasn’t really expecting much. However, running in the Topo Ultrafly 3 was a ple[…]

Altra Viho
85
Good!

Who should buy the Viho The Altra Viho is a running shoe that is best suited for runners who want a: daily runner that is comfortable shoe with soft-spoken, versatile style budget-friendly running sho[…]

Altra Lone Peak 4.5
88
Great!

Who should buy the Lone Peak 4.5 The Altra Lone Peak 4.5 is a shoe best suited for runners who want: a responsive, connected feeling while running enough protection and cushion for technical terrain a[…]

March 1, 2019
83
Good!

Who should buy it The March 1, 2019 is a shoe best suited for runners who want a shoe that is versatile and comfortable enough for different activities, from daily running to gym worko[…]

Salomon Supercross
86
Good!

Who should buy the Salomon Supercross The Salomon Supercross is an excellent choice for someone looking to have a shoe that’s ready to take their trail running up a notch. A very aggressive sole[…]

Under Armour Charged Escape 3
84
Good!

Who should buy the Venture 7 The ASICS Venture 7 is for beginners who are looking for a lightweight and affordable trail running shoe that works best for short-distance runs. Who should not buy the sh[…]

Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3
89
Great!

Who should buy the Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3 I am, as always, a big fan of the zero-drop and wide foot-shaped toe box. The Torin 4 feels light and responsive. It is cushioned appropriately and has great aeration.[…]

PUMA Viz Runner
79
Decent!

Who should buy the Viz Runner The PUMA Viz Runner is a shoe best suited for: casual runners runners who wants an affordable and comfortable shoe gym or in fitness classes Who should NOT buy the PUMA V[…]

Track and XC
91
Superb!

Track and XC first impressions The Track and XC is an impressive shoe. Its performance on difficult, steep and rugged trails is bar none. Traction is this shoes middle name. The comfor[…]

Brooks Cascadia 13 GTX
81
Good!

Brooks Cascadia 13 GTX: a true winter shoe As the daylight fades and temperatures start to drop, or the slop and mess of spring melt-off starts to happen, many of us are forced inside to the treadmill[…]

Altra Timp
88
Great!

Altra Timp review When the Altra launched this year, there was a lot of buzz and anticipation surrounding the shoe. As a trail runner, I was excited to see what it offered. Having run in both the Lone[…]