Zero Drop Running Shoes

When it comes to buying the right men shoes with no heel drop, there are quite a number of choices to pick from. Our aim is to create a list of the best options for each brand so that it is easier for you to select from the particular brands you are familiar. Such zero drop running shoes used to be only available from certain brands. However, after everyone from the shoe making industry saw how big this trend is, almost every brand has its own shoes with zero heel drop.

Saucony MIrage low heel drop running shoe

Saucony is a relative newcomer to the running shoe scene when compared to the likes of New Balance, Nike etc. However, it is no slouch when it comes to performance. This particular model, Mirage, is perfect for mid foot strikers, although it does ok for heel strikers as well. Its has a low heel drop of around 4mm.

These shoes are remarkably light and can help you to run really fast, especially for mid foot strikers. The arches are pretty high so if you have a high arch, this saucony low heel drop shoe might do the trick for you.

Best of all, the air circulation is incredible. As you run, your feet will not feel hot. In fact, you feel so much air that you might think there is a fan circulating in there somewhere, LOL.

The only negative thing I can say is the hardness of the shoe. It is a pretty hard shoe to break into. You might need a few sessions with it in order to adjust to its level of hardness, especially if you are wearing this brand for the first time. It is not a deal breaker but is something that a potential buyer should know.

Altra One 2.5 low heel drop shoes

Altra has always been well known for its zero drop running shoe. This latest model, Altra one 2.5, is an upgrade over its previous predecessor and improves what is already an outstanding shoe.

The biggest improvement they made is the toe room. Now, it is so wide that your toes will barely touch the top of the shoe. For runners with wide feet, this Altra zero drop running shoe is your ideal pick.

The rest of the shoe maintains what is clearly a working formula in its previous version. It is light and well cushioned. You can literally run in it for hours and not feel any blisters even though it is a zero drop shoes. Highly recommended for this brand.

One thing you should note about the sizing of the shoes. As mentioned, its previous model had a tighter toe box so many bought a half size up. However, since this model has corrected the problem, you should order the right sizing to avoid the shoe being too big for your feet.

Asics Men low heel drop shoes

Asics Gel Super J33 is a the low heel drop version (about 6mm to be precise) of its Gel Lyte 33 running shoe. It is very very light on your feet and the cushioning is subtle (mostly on the front).  The interesting thing about this shoe is that it encourage to shift your body weight to the whole of the foot rather just the heel or you will hear a thud sound if you do just the latter.

The design also creates more space length wise, so your fore feet wouldn’t feel. Width wise, it is about the same as other running shoe. Due to this combination, you might feel a bit off when you are wearing it for the first time. However this is not a big functional issue and shouldn’t hinder your running.

A bigger problem is the wearing out of the upper. Due to a combination of a thin upper and the way the shoelaces bundle up the upper, it can be easily worn out. A reviewer estimated that the average life span might be around 50 miles or less for this shoe. Take this into account when you are buying it.

Puma men low heel drop shoes

Puma Faas 400 v4 is one of Puma’s best new zero drop running shoe for 2015. Already getting lots of positive feedback from customers, it is a great looking that is comfortable to wear for casual running and walking.

As pointed out by many reviewers, the fit is very good, with a low heel drop of around 8mm. However, it might not be the best choice for serious runners as some said this doesn’t last long under those conditions.

Also its shoelaces seems to be cheaply made when compared to its previous version, which had much thicker laces. I don’t know if it is because they change the manufacturing location or cutting cost but you know it is definitely inferior to what came before.

Design wise, people love it for its color schemes and easy to match looks. You can definitely use it as an everyday walking shoe for work or studies. There around 7-8 colors to choose from so there is no lack of option in this department.

Conclusion

Hope this find this list of the best mens shoes with low heel drop useful.