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

How we test
79
Decent!

Who should buy the Torin 5 The How we test 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[…]

Altra Superior 5
87
Great!

Who should buy the Superior 5 I believe the Altra Superior 5 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[…]

August 25, 2017
89
Great!

Who should buy it The August 25, 2017 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[…]

Altra Olympus 4.0
85
Good!

Altra Olympus 4.0: 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[…]

PUMA Viz Runner
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[…]

PUMA Viz Runner
90
Superb!

PUMA Viz Runner 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[…]

Under Armour Charged Escape 3
83
Good!

Who should buy it The Under Armour Charged Escape 3 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[…]

March 1, 2019
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[…]

June 24, 2020
89
Great!

Who should buy the June 24, 2020 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.[…]

May 15, 2020
79
Decent!

Who should buy the Viz Runner The May 15, 2020 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[…]

ASICS Gel Venture 7
91
Superb!

ASICS Gel Venture 7 first impressions The ASICS Gel Venture 7 is an impressive shoe. Its performance on difficult, steep and rugged trails is bar none. Traction is this shoes middle name. The comfor[…]

Altra Olympus 4.0
81
Good!

Altra Olympus 4.0: 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[…]