Avia Avi-Bolt

The Avia Avi-Bolt is an incredibly simple shoe in today’s saturated market of running shoes. With manufacturers making so many different specialist shoes such as Stability Shoes, Motion Control Shoes, Cushioned Shoes, Lightweight Shoes and Trail Shoes, not to mention shoes especially for walking, etc. it is good to finally have a shoe that is lightweight, simple and can potentially be used as a multi-purpose shoe.

The Avi-Bolt would be classified as a cushioned shoe as it has very little structural support or any medial posts to prevent rotation in the foot. It is therefore an ideal shoe for athletes with an underpronating or supinating gait. As far as Triathletes are concerned the Avi-Bolt’s worked well for me both socked and sockless as the engineered microfiber mesh has no uncomfortable joins or hard stitching inside. The newer version the Avi-Bolt II’s include a fixed tongue and high heel-grip for the greatest ease in transitions, not to mention snazzy colors!

For sprinting the Avi-Bolt is an ideal shoe. The shoes allowed for plenty of grip with its combination of hard rubber grip (Dura-Stryk™) as well as its softer Dura-Ryd™ layer. This softer layer in the shoe allows for full conformity to the ground and your foot’s natural movement leading to a great feel for the road or whatever surface you may be on. If you are a runner with a mid- to forefoot strike these shoes will serve you well as the Dura-Ryd™ absorbs just enough shock. However, I will say that this grip failed slightly on wetter pavement and grass. Using the standard laces the shoe sits very snuggly and the mesh upper layer provides a seamless and comfortable fit. This coupled with the shoe’s soft + hard sole combination makes it feel like a simple extension to your feet.

Full Review here: Avia Avi-Bolt Shoe Review