Running Light

I just recently purchased a pair of New Balance WT101 women’s trail running shoes.  Now, let me tell you, it has been a long search to find MY shoe.  I have searched high and low to find the shoe that was built for me.  Low and behold I have finally found it in the WT101.  This shoe is exactly what I’ve been looking for.  It’s incredibly light (only 6.3 oz), low to the ground with a minimal heel to forefoot drop (10mm) and it’s a trail shoe to boot! It’s also pretty stylish in my opinion.

I’ve been running in these shoes for a couple of weeks now and I’m really impressed with their snug and comfortable fit.  They run on the small side so I recommend purchasing a half size larger.  My previous trail shoes were very heavy and clunky.  The 101’s on the other hand are light and airy.  I feel weightless and zippy when I’m wearing them.  These are the type of shoes that make you want to run fast.

I’ve mainly been running on the road in the 101’s and I’ve been alternating them with a pair of more structured shoes for long runs.  I have noticed that they definitely assist me in running with a more natural foot strike (landing midfoot, rather than on my heel).

Overall I think these shoes are great option for a trail (or road)  runner who is looking for a lighter, more minimal shoe.

Picture courtesy of barefootrunningshoes.org