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.
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Altra Torin 5 review The Torin 5 delivers a great package of performance and comfort in a shoe that is both cushioned and responsive. Who should buy the Torin 5 The Altra Torin 5 is a shoe best suited[…]
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Altra Superior 5 review The Altra Superior 5 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 Superior 5 is an o[…]
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ASICS Gel Venture 8 Review The ASICS Gel Venture 8 is a solid trail runner with a modest price tag. The high-traction sole combined with just enough cushion and a comfortable upper make this shoe a go[…]
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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 out construction,[…]
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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 responsiveness is[…]
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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[…]
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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. However, running in the Topo Ultrafly 3 was a plea[…]
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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 that gives you all that Altra has to offer, t[…]
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Altra Lone Peak 4.5 review The Altra Lone Peak 4.5 is a burly and responsive trail running shoe built for tackling tuff terrain like its Montana namesake Lone Peak in Big Sky. This iteration of the Lo[…]
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Under Armour Charged Escape 3 review The Under Armour Charged Escape 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[…]
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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 allows for[…]
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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 exactly what you need f[…]
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Altra Torin 4 review 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. The shoe se[…]
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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 shoe works fine to run a few miles on the treadmill or walk[…]
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Salomon Speedcross 5 review The Salomon Speedcross 5 is an impressive shoe. Its performance on difficult, steep and rugged trails is bar none. Traction is this shoes middle name. The comfort and airy[…]
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Brooks Cascadia 13 GTX review 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. While the t[…]
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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[…]
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