Altra sent me a pair of DELILAHS to review and they are also going to give a pair to YOU!!! I have been wearing these shoes for the last few weeks for everything from running to kickboxing to going to Costco and overall I can tell you honestly that my feet are in heaven in these shoes. Added bonus is that they have purple on them (or pink if you want) and it’s the little things in life like this that make everything so great.
Altra is known for their drop zero specialized shoes and you can hear all about the amazing benefits of drop zero here:
Like all of Altra’s female shoes, the Delilahs are designed specifically for the woman’s foot. They are a minimalist shoe. I am really enjoying using them on all of my training runs, I haven’t raced in them yet but I can’t wait to try them out in my next half.
I was a little worried to run in the cold or in areas with rocks with these shoes but in both circumstances the Delilah offers a great protection and they are very durable.
They only weigh 6.5 oz which means you aren’t carrying as much weight around as you would with a normal running shoe which for me =more energy used towards speed!
I have loved my previous Altra running shoes and I am in love with the Delilahs! Hope you win!!
Giveaway will end on March 24th, 2012.
PS Men, you can enter in to win the SAMSON!!!
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To enter giveaway, tell me in the comments why you want a new pair of Altra Delilahs or you can also tell me what your favorite distance would be to run with them would be.
Extra entry: Tweet about giveaway and tell me that you did in a separate comment.
895 comments
Kat Birkenbeuel
I just tweeted about your giveaway! https://twitter.com/#!/katattack1490
Stephanie
I would love to try minimalist shoes! I have been coveting them for months. I would love to do some 10 milers in them while I train for my BQ attempt.
Liana@RunToMunch
I want to experience more with my speed with these altas =)
J
I would love a pair! My friend who I run with just got a new pair and he loves them – don’t know which altra’s he got though. I think I would start out with smaller distances first and work my way up since they are a new to me type of shoe!
Rachel
I would absolutely love a pair of Delilah’s! I’ve been wanting to try minimalist style shoes for ages now but I’ve been a bit nervous to take the plunge and buy a pair of zero drops when I’m so used to my big bulky heel-strikers. I’d love to try and PR my upcoming 10k in them :D
Stacy
My tootsies need new running shoes and these would be awesome! Thanks!
Kristin H
I would love a pair of these! I love light weight running shoes and these would be perfect for a quick 5k!
Britton
I would love to win a pair of these and try them out! i have never run in shoes with zero drop before, so I would love to test them out!!!
Tish
I need a pair of Altra Delilahs to run my next Half Marathon!!! Have been looking for a light shoe exactly like this and the Altra Delilahs would be perfect!!!!
Nikki
I haven’t tried a minimalist show before, but I would love to try these, esp. for a short distance like 5K!
Lisa@thedailyrundown
Do cute! I’ve been going more and more minimalist in shoes, these would be great!
Mmary
I would love to win because I need new running shoes :)
Megan
I’d love to win a pair of Altras so I can finally see what all of the minimalist fuss is about. Plus, they’re cute. I like cute shoes!
Rebecca
I’m training for my first half marathon, and any help with new shoes would be fantastic!!
Abbie
I’ve been wanting to try a pair of minimalist shoes for awhile and they look like they would be great in Zumba!
[New Balance] Nicole
I’d love to win a pair because I have never had poper “running” shoes and maybe if I did, my knees wouldn’t have so many problems. :)
Maggie
I would love to win these because I’ve never tried out minimalist running shoes, but I really want to!
Becka
A friend just ran their first 100 in them. I’m a distance runner that loves room in the toe box, would love to try!
Becka
Tweeted about!
Run In Boise
I think I would like these is because they have room in the front for the toes. I had tight shoes. I think I would love these very much.
Annie
I would love to run 9 miles in them :)
Missy
I would love to try these shoes! I want another pair for all my non-running excersises but am too cheap to go get some :)
Run In Boise
Twittered about the giveaway.
Amber
I would love a pair of these, purple or pink!! They look so comfy and like a great shoe to wear around or in the gym.
Aubrey
I would LOVE to use them for the Wasatch back Relay!!!!
Catlin
I would love to win these shoes bc i have such trouble with injuries in running and really think these could help :)
Shannon
I would love to win these shoes so I can start running and hopefully run the Canyonlands half marathon in October with my husband. I haven’t gotten back into the swing of things since having my son a year ago, but I’m really motivated right now to start running!
Hanne
I’ve never tried zero drop shoes before, and I’m really curious, which is why I’d love to try these (if I would happen to be the one among the zillion people to actually win, and if the contest is open for international readers, that is).
My favourite distance in general is the half marathon, which means it would be my favourite distance in these as well – at least after getting used to running in them!
ali
have been wanting to try a pair of minimalist shoes and would love to try a half marathon in them :)
Venus Leidy
Love that Altra uses designs a female specific shoe. I’ve been running in Altra Intuitions for a about 6 months so I’m due for a new pair. These would be great for the 15K I plan to race in on July 4th!
Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection
I’m training for a half marathon right now and I’d love to have a new pair of running shoes for a little extra motivation!
Karen
I’d love to try out a pair of Altras! My feet are extra wide near the toes so I have trouble finding minimal shoes that don’t feel weird.
Bonnie
Great giveaway, Janae – thank you! I love the video and explanation of zero drop (heard the term lots but love how Golden – cool name too! – explained it). I’d love a pair of these for running – I’m currently switching b/w some low profile New Balance shoes and my Vibrams but would love a pair of these to try! Here’s hoping… :D
Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection
just tweeted about the giveaway! (@Danica_ipnp)
Bonnie
…just tweeted! (@bonnielang)
Angie
I tried the Altras at Ragnar Vegas expo and loved them! Been wanting to bite the bullet and buy a pair but this would save me the $$!
Maggie
I have been Wanting to try out minimalist running shoes for a long time!
tonia fraser
Oh I’d LOVE LOVE to try a half marathon in these shoes…. after breaking them in on the street, that is!
Rae
I’d love them because I need new running/workout shoes! I’d run a super speedy 5K in them! :)
Megan
I would love these shoes because of the wide toe box! I have such wide feet — it would be nice to not have them squished!
Erin
I would love to simply try out a zero drop shoe. Ever since I started marathoning, I’ve gotten super into trying out a variety of running shoes and turns out that’s expensive. Free would be fantastic.
Ashley
I’ve been wanting to try minimalist running shoes for a while! Plus, these are super cute.
sarah g
I’d love to win a pair because I’ve never tried a minimalist shoe!
Jenni
I want to win the pair of Altra running shoes so that I can be cool like you!! And because, it’s good to try new things.
tonia fraser
tweeted
@fraserton
you have too many followers… I’m not liking my odds :)
Jenni
And I’ll tweet about it (although I just started tweeting do its like tweeting into the abyss).
rachel s
I’ve been looking for a new pair of kicks to get me through training for the Chicago Marathon! These look like they’d be great!
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List
GREAT GIVEAWAY!! I’ve wanted to try some zero drop shoes! I’d use them in my next 1/2 this summer!
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List
tweeted!
Sarah
I just went crazy siging up for races of all sorts! I would LOVE a new pair of SUPER SPEEDY RACING shoes!
Ricole Runs
I would love to win, I am in dire need of a new pair of shoes!
Lindsay @ The Skipping Pixie
Well I would like them because I have yet to try a minimalist shoe, and these look awesome!!!
Christine
Ive been living in the Middle East teaching music, so basically any run done back at home!
laura
i badly need a new pair of running shoes! they would help me get motivated to get back into running shape after a crazy year of work….lots of fun races to look forward to this fall!
Katie M.
I’d love a pair….frankly mine current running shoes have a huge hole on the top because I lead with my big toe SOOOO badly. I’ve been wanting to try a minamilist-style shoe since I started running. I am looking forward to my first race ever. 5K! Gotta start somewhere right?
Danielle
I would love to win these, as I have had a lot of different issues with my knees and hips in the past year while running, and since switching to my kinvaras, I have seen some positive improvements – with the altra, I might be able to run pain free again :)
Cole
Those shoes look so cute!!! SO I would love them because of that main reason but also I really want to try minimal shoes!
Danielle
I also tweeted this! (@nello33)
Meg
I have been wanting to try a low/no drop shoe to see if it would help me kick the IT band issues that seem to be a recurring theme to my marathon training.
Julie
I want them because I am new to running. Just ran my first 8k on Sunday and totally enjoyed it. I am currently training to run my first 1/2 and would love to have some new shoes.
Amy
I’ve been wanting to try minimalist shoes for a while, but the budget has been too tight lately. :(
I would love to run a 1/2 marathon in them. It is definitely my favorite distance. :)
Michelle
I always love getting new shoes and would love to try a minimalist shoe!
Katheryn
I love minimalist running shoes, but have never tried these! It would be fun to train for a half or full marathon after baby #3 is born in May.
Scotty
I currently run in Altra Instincts, would love to run in the Samsons as well.
Scotty
Tweeted also!
Beth
I’d love to try some minimalist shoes – I want them!
Rachelle
I have been having back & knee issues. It would be awesome to win these shoes and help with my running and feeling better!
Michelle
I would love to try out these Altra minimalist shoes and would run 4-5 miles with them as part of my training for longer distances. Plus, they are super cute!
Ali Mc
I want to win them b/c I’m sick of being injured and LOVE my intuitions :)
PICK ME!
Ali Mc
tweeted :)
TK42ONE
I’d like to win a pair of Samsons because they would go perfectly with my Lone Peaks and Instincts! Not sure how my feet would hold up at the longer distances in them but I’m sure they’d do great at a half marathon or shorter.
Megan
I think it’d be fun to try minimalist shoes! I ran barefoot on the beach once and loved it but since I run half the time with a jogging stroller I don’t get the chance ! I could wear these often!
Ps that purple jacket is awesome!
Karly
Would love to try them for my next half. :)
Jenny @ simply be me
I love my kinvaras but secretly wish I could try all the running shoes in the world! Looking through magazines is torture :) I would save then until after my baby arrives to kick start my training again.
Amy@spotonwellness
Wow! These are REALLY cool! I am an avid runner, I teach cardio-boxing, I am getting TRX certified in April, I will be completing my first triathlon in August and my first Dirty Girl Mud Run in September. These would be the icing on the cake to get me through all of my training, trail runs, boxing classes and beyond. :)
Amy@spotonwellness
I just tweeted about the giveaway, too :)
Kendra
These shoes are super cute. I would love to try out these kicks in my first 10k this summer! I love your blog, thanks for all the inspiration. I love sweat in my eyes too:)
Scott
Would like to give them a try and see how it goes with my training runs and build up to the marathon in these shoes (Samsons).
Amylee
Want! NEED! I have been running in the New Balance Minimus 10 road shoe for almost a year. They are awesome and I LOVE them. I’ve been wanting to try the Altra’s, but I’ve been waiting for my New Balance to wear out- and they officially have! I love these because my form is AMAZING when I wear them. I ran my marathon in my NB shoes, and I would definitely wear Altra’s in a marathon as well.
Jenn
I would love a new pair of shoes to train for my next marathon in May! And congrats on the bun!!!
Zoe
I would love to try the Altra Deliliahs! They are adorable, and I’m really loving the minimalist shoe movement. I’ve been using some lighter shoes the past couple years now and I feel more like a gazelle in them. Very cool!
Amanda @justagirllookingfor
Tweeted!
Erin
I’m still searching for the perfect pair of minimalist running shoes and think these would be great to try! I’d love to wear these in my upcoming 25k :)
Lindsay
Ahh I need new shoes so bad! My favorite distance to run would have to be between 3 and 5 miles!
Amber
I’d love a pair of Altra Delilahs because I have just started running again after having baby #3, and I’m training for my first half marathon this summer! I’ll need all the help I can get. Thank for an awesome blog.
Laura @ LunaChickRuns
I would love to try these shoes! My current shoes have a 4mm drop, and I’d love to work my way down to the zeros. I would love to try them out for trail running too!
Kurt @ Becoming An Ironman
I switched from a 12mm drop to a 9mm drop this season and my running has been MUCH better. The Altras would be my first official 0mm drop shoe, but I think I’m definitely ready for it.
I’d probably race anything up to a half mary in them this year, but nothing beyond that until next year (still gotta’ let my body adjust).
Kurt @ Becoming An Ironman
I switched from a 12mm drop to a 9mm drop this season and my running has been MUCH better. The Altras would be my first official 0mm drop shoe, but I think I’m definitely ready for it.
I’d probably race anything up to a half mary in them this year, but nothing beyond that until next year (still gotta’ let my body adjust)!
laura
I’m always looking for a cute new running shoe!
TK42ONE
I also tweeted about the giveaway!
natalie (the sweets life)
um i think i would just wear them all the time, esp bc they have pink on them :)
Ashlee
I would love some minimilist shoes because I don’t have any…and because in 4 weeks I’m going to hit the pavement running once this child comes out of me!
Melissa C
I would love a pair of Altras because they are super cute! And light! My last half marathon I felt like my legs were blocks of cement, so I think these could help that :)
Adam @ TeamRunFit
And I tweeted it.
Michelle (Better with Berries)
I love shoes that are nice and light – I can always tell I run faster when I’m in lighter shoes :-)
Adam @ TeamRunFit
I want a pair of the Samson’s because I love my Instincts so much. But, let’s be honest here, the Mrs. is going to take the Delilahs if I win.
Patricia
I would love to win these shoes! I absolutely need a new pair. I’ve been running in mine for the past 2 years but it’s definitly time for a replacement. These will definitly help me get back in shape after I give birth!
Billiejean
Those sound, and look, so great! I WANT these because I have been trying to find a great minimalist shoe that’s not over the top expensive, and I think that they would help me in my basic training running test this summer, too! The lighter the shoe, the faster I go, and high honors for graduation it would be!
Becca
I would use them for my See Jane Run half marathon this summer!!
Ana Maria
Oooo! Because I’ve been eyeing them for a while and because I would then match my minimalist-shoe boyfriend, hopefully also in speed.
Billiejean
Tweeted :)
Megan D
Ummmm because I have been wanting to try these shoes FOR.EV.ER! But my husband thinks buying new running shoes is not something I ‘need’. Pffft. Like he knows anything ;) I have hit my miles in my current shoe but have yet to buy new ones. I am keeping my fingers crossed until this giveaway is over, Seriously :)
Rachel F
I just finished my first marathon on Sunday and am in desperate need for new shoes!
Jaeme + Randy
I need these because I really want to try more minimalist style shoes but I just bought new asics so I don’t feel like I can buy another pair right now. AND I need them because they look so cute! Who can pass up pink or purple running shoes?!
I will answer the second option too: I would want to run 7 miles with these shoes (7 miles was always a good distance for me as a pre-preggo person) but for now, I will stick with 2-3 miles until baby comes because I feel good at that distance :). Gives me something to work up to after baby comes!
Megan D
Tweeted it! Man. It’s hard to type with my fingers crossed…
Rose
I’ve never worn minimalist shoes, so I’d love to win so I can give them a try.
Katya
I would love a new pair of ALTRA running shoes because I have never tried minimalist shoes before, and I would like to see if they would improve my running and prevent injury.
spinningitall
I would LOVE some Altra running shoes! I just finished my 3rd half-marathon on Mar. 17 and missed my goal of 2:00 by 4 minutes. I want to shave those 4 minutes off my time by my next race in June. Some of us aren’t as naturally talented as you :)
spinningitall
Tweeted the giveaway!
Carolyn
These are so cute! i would love a pair, I have been wanting to try the drop shoe but don’t have a lot of extra money and only buy things I know i am going to love!
Also, if you are craving steak and don’t even want sweets then my money is on a boy. I have 3 boys and that is all I craved. My sister-in-laws both had girls and all they wanted were sweets. Can’t wait to find out!
Lori Kay
I would LOVE the Altra shoes because they are oh so wide. My toes sometimes get numb from running and these Altra look like my feet would super comfy. Also – I just hit 700 miles on my Brooks and its time for a change ;)
My favorite distance to run in these would be my first marathon (coming this summer!)!
Lori Kay
And, I tweeted!
Lori Kay
I would LOVE the Altra shoes because they are oh so wide. My toes sometimes get numb from running and these Altra look like my feet would super comfy. And, I’m coming off of my 3rd (yes, 3…) stress fracture. Also – I just hit 700 miles on my Brooks and its time for a change
My favorite distance to run in these would be my first marathon (coming this summer!)!
Lori Kay
(sorry, I had to add the stress fracture one in there – I’m not trying to cheat! I just forgot to add that) Can you delete my first post?
Haha. Sorry!
ashley
I have always wanted to try the more “barefoot” type shoe. I am prone to injuries, and I have heard that they can help with that!
Jessica
I am training for my 2nd half marathon and would LOVE to have the Altra shoes to train and race in!!!
Sandy
I need a new pair of running shoes to get me back into running after this injury that has me sidelined! I would give anything to just run a few miles right now!
Megan
I’m recovering from some serious IT band issues and recently started running again. Oooh how I missed it! I’ve been looking into new running shoes and the Altra is exactly what the doctor order…ok maybe not literally but my doctor should.
Britt @ Chicago Runner Girl
Ahh…I’ve been wanting to get a pair of these for months now and haven’t yet because there aren’t a lot of vendors who carry them around here and I don’t want to buy them online. Fingers crossed that I win!
Just watched the video you posted about he gal trying to figure out how far you travel in a hour going 80 mph, too funny!
Theresa
I would love a new pair of shoes! mine are totally done!
Courtney
I would love a new pair of Altra Delilahs because I’m pretty new to running and have no idea how minimalist shoes feel! I need to try these super cute ones out before any others!
Jessica F
I would love these because the only pair of athletic shoes I have are a beat up pair of sketchers that aren’t even for running!
Jessica F
tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/jfong1130/status/182235053647069184
Sarah Cottle
These would be perfect for me right now since I’m looking into buying a minimalist shoe. It would be the best if I could try a pair for free.
Chris K
I need a pair because I can’t stand the smell of my Vibram Bikilas anymore!
Heidi Nicole
I’d love to try a minimalist shoe but am not really in a position to throw money at a pair…and I’d be happy with any distance of running as soon has this horrible flu/head cold goes away!
Sarah
i must have these because i do not like sneakers, and im in love with these!
Chris K
I just tweeted about the contest from @matix_k
Shanna
I want to try this type of shoe so badly! I’d start out with a shorter 3mi distance and then eventually train myself up to run long in them.
Anne
Since switching to more minimalist shoes I will NEVER go back to traditional running shoes. These are lighter than those I normally wear and I would love to try them!
stephanie
i would love to win because i’m in desperate need of new shoes. the ones i currently use i’ve had for 3 years now…um yeah…but they’re so light it’s been hard to find some to replace them, so when i saw the 6.5 oz i decided i needed them! i want to run a 10k this summer and think they would be awesome for that!! :D
Trisha
I am loving running in light weight shoes now…so these would be perfect!
stephanie
ps just tweeted about the giveaway @eodenaj7643
Pete
I have signed up for my first Trail Half Marathon being put on by a local University (Towson University). It looks like over 90 percent of the runners are current students. Which means that at 51 I have the chance to win my age bracket (which would be sweet). I need every edge I can get. Thanks!
gloria
I’m not a regular runner, so I don’t have a good running shoe. I need one, though because I’m starting to run a lot more!
Jaspreet
I would love a pair of shoes that would save my injury-prone legs!
Lisa
I’ve been dying to try a pair of these and just couldn’t add another running shoe purchase into ye olde budget right now, so winning them would be perfect!
Jen Correa
Id love a pair of Delilah’s because I love that name. And because they are so bright and pink. I’d run a nice 5k in them. :)
Jovani Ford
I desperately need a new pair of running shoes and have also been wanting to try a zero drop shoe to see how it performs, hope I win!
sarah b.
i love minimalist running shoes – 10k would be the perfect first race for ’em!
Molly @FartherFasterBlog
I would love to try these out! I was skeptical about the Saucony Kinvaras (another low-drop minimalist shoe) but I love them!
Jade
I’ve never tried Alta’s but would love them for my training runs for my first marathon!
Callie B.
I would LOVE the Altra shoes because they are wide – soft – lightweight – need I say more! My poor running shoes have seen better days! Plus my favorite distance to run in these would be my first half-marathon coming up at the end summer!
Monica
I would love a pair of those! I’m running my first half and I would like to train for it and run it in my new kicks!
Monica
Tweeted it!
Emily
I’m needing a new pair of shoes. I’m all for a light weight pair that is contoured to my skinny girly feet.
Katie
I would run my next 5K in them!
Jd
I would LOVE a new pair of Delilah’s! Because I have NEVER won a contest before. 2) It’s SO rainy here in Oregon and it would cheer me up immensely! I would wear them to hit my 10mile mark that I haven’t hit yet…but working toward! Pick me to ROCK the new Delilah’s!
Love
*Rainy in Oregon*
Kara D
I definitely need a new pair of running shoes, so these would be awesome to win!
Kristen
I want to win because I am moving toward minimalism and looking for a new shoe to try! I would wear them for 5ks and work my way up.