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Introducing the first shoe to truly marry the form-improving benefits of a minimalist shoe with the comfort, cushioning and support of a traditional running shoe. The Zero Drop™ platform and innovative foot-shaped design work together to help runners maintain proper running technique and reduce joint impact while freeing their toes to help alleviate foot pain. Trust your instincts and experience the world's first fully cushioned, foot-shaped, Zero Drop™ running shoe!Technical Stuff
- Weight: 8.8 oz
- Foot Shaped Design: Male FS-1 Last
- NRS: Natural Ride System
- FootPod Outsole Encouraging Natural Motion
- Quick dry air mesh upper with minimal seams
- Asymmetrical Lacing, Heel Claw, and A-Wrap for superior fit
- Drilex Premium Liner
- Strengthen and Support Insoles
- Designed to be worn without any insoles for Minimalist Runners
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Stack height = The total thickness of the shoe/the distance between the foot and the ground.
With Support Footbed: 21mm (Heel)/21mm(Forefoot)
With Strengthen Footbed: 19mm (Heel)/19mm (Forefoot)
Without footbed: 16mm (Heel)/16mm (Forefoot)
Customer Reviews for the Instinct™
84 out of 161 people found this review helpful.
More than pleased
By Locorunner (Ogden, IL) on Nov 20, 2011
At this point, I've got almost 80 miles on my Instincts. I'm really enjoying them. The performance is exactly what I expected after spending TONS of time researching. One thing I'm curious about is how well mine will hold up. I've read stories of people putting more than 1,000 miles on a pair, a... (Read more)
73 out of 143 people found this review helpful.
Overall good minimalist road shoe.
By Jules (Mt. Holly, NC) on Nov 21, 2011
I am very pleased with this shoe. It has good room in the toe box and provides good cushion for the pavement, however, my shoes wear quickly on the outside midfoot area where I land. I have had to add shoe goo to extend the life of the sole. Other than that, I am very pleased.
71 out of 147 people found this review helpful.
the more I wear them the more I like them
By hulbs (Utah) on Nov 21, 2011
I've been wearing this shoe for around two months--since a few weeks after it first came out. When I first put the pair on it seemed to make my foot feel warm. However, I haven't noticed any significant perspiration. The best thing, in my opinion is that it is very comfortable. I say comfortable... (Read more)
76 out of 144 people found this review helpful.
Damn It, now in black
By Robert (Exeter, NH) on Nov 21, 2011
My only complaint was the silver color, now I see you have the shoe in black, very nice. To bad it wasn't available when I ordered my shoe 3 months back.
69 out of 138 people found this review helpful.
Sooo comfortable
By leoc (Richmond, VA) on Nov 21, 2011
fabulous shoes. Do not let the funky look distract you - they are perfectly designed for comfort!
75 out of 145 people found this review helpful.
Cushioned shoe perfection
By treepatter (NYC) on Nov 21, 2011
I got my Instincts after i had already been running in minimal shoes for 6 about months, so i was already used to running with a mid-foot strike, and trying to run with good form. I wanted a pair of shoes for road runs that had some cushioning without going overboard, and that were zero drop.
The I... (Read more)
75 out of 144 people found this review helpful.
Best shoe i have run in
By Froy (Chowchilla, CA) on Nov 21, 2011
The first time i ran with these shoes it was the fastest i ever felt so i decided to run my first marathon in them and finished 10 minutes faster than my goal and my feet felt great WOW!!!
69 out of 125 people found this review helpful.
All Around Crossfit Show
By fivetexasacres (Fort Worth, Texas) on Nov 21, 2011
I love these shoes. I use them in Crossfit for everything except rope climbing I can were them all day and when I take them off, I hardly notice the difference because my feet have been level all day. they have helped me focus my running off the heal-first strike.
59 out of 126 people found this review helpful.
A great shoe
By Berta (West Fork, Ar) on Nov 23, 2011
I've used this shoe for racing and training. It fits comfortably, and the sole provides nice protection without being squishy.
From the perspective of someone who wants a zero drop shoe for all his running and has tried several, there really hasn't been any shoe quite like this. I've had a hard... (Read more)
58 out of 118 people found this review helpful.
Excellent ChiRunning shoe!
By Fred (Greensboro, NC) on Nov 23, 2011
It's about time that a shoe manufacturer produces a zero drop shoe. I find the shoe wonderfully conducive to Chi Running, and the added cushioning should help endurance in marathons. I also appreciate the option of removing insoles for more minimalist feel. And, the "toe room" is heavenly!
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