Lowa Ellypse Lo Trail Running Shoes (For Women)

These were quite stiff when I first recieved them so they took a few walks/runs to break in. Now they feel great but might be a little bit wide for my average feet. Overall they are comfy but don't offer much in the cusioning department for sure!

The sole on this shoe is really grippy and great for trails.

Surprisingly, little or NO arch support for the price. I also agree they need a break in period. Very good traction on rocky road & trail. Purchased mine at another retailer for half the price - so I bought 2 pairs. BIG mistake, absolutely NO bargain & NOT worth as much as I paid. Personally, I think there is a manufacturing flaw (defect) & that is why these shoes - the Ellypse Lo Trail Shoes are NO longer available from LOWA & have been discontinued. After a week of daily short hikes to break in; I went on a longer hike and in less than an hour I had painful blisters on the backs of both heels, which broke open and bled. I have NOT had a problem with blisters since the early 1980's when I wore cheaper shoes. It appears there are large creases with large indentions in the back of both pairs of shoes which I believe caused the blisters. This is my personal opinion as well as my personal experience.

Too lightweight and not supportive enough to be a true trailrunner...or roadrunning shoe - Vibram soles are lighter than other Vibrams I've had. Not a bad shoe...just underqualified for running through the woods. It's a nice, lightweight walking shoe.

After I purchased a pair of these for my Mom for gym use(Zumba)she asked me to pickup a second pair for her. She has an awful time finding shoes that fit as her feet are both very small and very flat. Although I checked "Too Wide" above, they are, in fact, perfect for her. If you have a low arch and find most shoes too narrow, give these a shot! I can't directly comment on the other features but they seem fairly light and well built for the size.