Nicks Handmade Boots is known for two things: unmatched quality and crucial customization. Since the brand’s founding in 1964, those two pursuits have helped it establish its place as a beloved, ...

In the brand’s newest launch, Nicks Boots is utilizing its Thurman ZD last for a wider toe box and pairing it with its first zero-drop sole. Typically seen in athletic or running shoes, a zero ...

A 4mm drop would seem undetectable—the height is approximately two stacked nickels—but as a runner who’s had her share of wipeouts from time to time in zero-drop shoes, that 4mm was appreciated.

Many zero-drop shoes—including our top pick, the Altra Via Olympus 2 —come with wide toe boxes. This gives your toes room to splay and generally provides a comfortable, loose fit.

Why Run in This Shoe: The neutral, cushioned Torin 8 is for logging daily miles; it’s an ideal intro shoe for runners new to zero drop Preceded By: Torin 7 For Runners Who Like: Brooks Ghost ...

Traditionally, many of the best running shoes have a stack height drop from heel to toe, somewhere in the range of 4mm to 10mm. Zero-drop running shoes eliminate the drop altogether.