ASTRAL : Describe your first experience with the Nosobos. SPARKLE : I immediately felt more comfortable than I had with any other trail shoes. I took them on the Arizona Trail and was so happy to not have the pokies be able to stab me through my sole. It was wild weather, I went through blazing hot desert, snow, so many creeks and rivers, and so much sand/dirt. I was surprised at how well they held up! ASTRAL : How do your Nosobos feel on your feet? SPARKLE : Even, balanced, the zero drop helps my foot spread out and the wide toe box gives my toes room to wiggle (or buffer when I accidentally kick rocks!) ASTRAL : Can you expand on the concept of your feet as your main connection to the ground/earth? SPARKLE : Physical connection, balance and stability, my feet are my foundation and my shoes are the most important part of my gear because without them I couldn’t do anything else! I love the sensory feedback which helps me determine my pace, almost like an exchanging of energy.