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 Superior 5
79
Decent!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Altra Superior 5 review The Torin 5 delivers a great package of performance and comfort in a shoe that is both cushioned and responsive. Who should[…]

Altra Torin 4
86
Good!

{section_summary} Altra Torin 4 review The Altra Torin 4 is a light and responsive trail running shoe. Built for speed on the trail, the Superior 5 is ready to move fast. Priced affordably, the[…]

Altra Olympus 4.0
89
Great!

{section_summary} Altra Olympus 4.0 review The Altra Olympus 4.0 really checks off most of the boxes for an all-around great trail runner. Its great traction, ample cushion, rugged sole, well-planned[…]

Brooks Bedlam 3
85
Good!

{section_summary} Brooks Bedlam 3 review 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 respo[…]

Nike Varsity Compete TR 3
78
Good!

Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 review 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) com[…]

Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3
90
Superb!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3 review With Topo shoes being a relatively newer brand of athletic shoes on the market, I wasn’t really expecting much.[…]

Altra Viho
85
Good!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Altra Viho review The Altra Viho is a great everyday road running shoe. If you´re a runner who´s looking for a simple yet stylish running shoe t[…]

PUMA Viz Runner
88
Great!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} PUMA Viz Runner review The PUMA Viz Runner is a burly and responsive trail running shoe built for tackling tuff terrain like its Montana[…]

Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3
83
Good!

Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3 review The Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3 is a lightweight running shoe that boasts comfort and versatility. The Charged Escape 3 is a shoe that can do it all. Whether you[…]

Salomon Supercross
87
Great!

{section_summary} Salomon Supercross review 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[…]

ASICS Gel Venture 7
84
Good!

{section_summary} ASICS Gel Venture 7 review The ASICS Gel Venture 7 is a good trail running shoe for someone looking to cut their teeth on trail running. The price is right and the features are exact[…]

Altra Torin 4
89
Great!
PUMA Viz Runner
79
Decent!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} PUMA Viz Runner review While PUMA touts the Viz Runner as a running shoe, I feel that it is more at home in other athletic venues. While the sho[…]

Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3
91
Superb!

{section_summary} Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3 review The Topo Athletic Ultrafly 3 is an unimpassioned shoe. Its performance on difficult, steep and rugged trails is bar none. Traction is this shoes middle name. The[…]

Nike Varsity Compete TR 3
81
Good!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Nike Varsity Compete TR 3 review As the daylight fades and temperatures start to drop, or the slop and mess of spring melt-off starts to happen, ma[…]

Altra Timp
86
Good!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} 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 exc[…]