Frequently Asked Questions

The Base Model is designed as the embodiment of our guiding principle: Honor Simplicity. It features a sock-like upper, a minimal overlay for added support, a soft yet resilient sock liner, and a lightweight midsole that can go the distance.

Use in your rotation: 1-10 mile runs, fine-tuning your running form, track intervals, cross training

Experience level: Intermediate, advanced, elite

Estimated mileage: 150+ miles contingent upon running form, running surfaces, and training plan (usage).

The Base Model was designed to increase proprioception (perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body). Removing the outsole is a critical component of this shoe's design to achieve this goal.

Thus, we recommend using this shoe in your rotation every second day to prolong the lifespan while resetting your stride.

Weight (single): 5.85oz (M9/W10.5)

• Drop: 6mm heel-to-toe offset

• Stack height: 21.5mm heel / 15mm forefoot

• Neutral: No added support for over-pronation

• Midsole: Featuring Atreyu's Supercritical EVA compound for added comfort, durability, and responsiveness

• Outsole: The rubber-less outsole is designed to maximize a runner's gate

• Upper: Thin, breathable, and stable nylon material

• Tongue: Perforated microfiber material with foam backing for added breathability

• Sock liner: TPU material with a 5mm footbed for added bounce and long-lasting comfort

The Daily Trainer, as the name suggests, is our take on the classic “daily trainer.” A versatile, well-balanced running shoe designed to take on the majority of your weekday miles.

Use in your rotation: Bulk miles, recovery miles, long runs, cross training

Experience level: Beginner, intermediate, advanced, elite

Estimated mileage:250+ miles contingent upon training intensity and running terrain.

• Weight (single): 9.3oz (M9/W10.5)

• Drop: 6mm heel to toe offest

• Stack height: 30mm heel / 24mm forefoot

• Neutral: No added support for over-pronation

• Midsole: Featuring Atreyu's Supercritical EVA compound for added comfort, durability, and responsiveness

• Outsole: Full-length rubber for well-rounded traction and protection

• Upper: Breathable, sock-like upper made with durable polyester material

• Tongue: Perforated microfiber material with foam backing for added breathability

• Sock liner: eTPU material with 5mm foot bed for added bounce and long-lasting comfort

The Base Trail is our answer to the demands of mixed technical terrain. The lightweight design, coupled with a lugged outsole and sturdy upper, paves the way for epic off-road adventures far and near. 

Use in your rotation: Off-road, trail, mixed terrain, road-to-trail

Experience level: Beginner, intermediate, advanced, elite

Estimated mileage: 250+ miles contingent upon training intensity and running terrain.

The Base Trail mileage can be prolonged by running on softer trail surfaces.

• Weight (single): 9.6oz (M9/W10.5)

• Drop: 6mm heel-to-toe offset

• Stack Height: 31.5mm heel / 25.5mm forefoot

• Neutral: No added support for over-pronation

• Midsole: Featuring Atreyu's Supercritical EVA compound for added comfort, durability, and responsiveness

• Outsole: Full-length rubber with 3.5mm rubber lugs at the midfoot for added traction and protection

• Upper: Reflective TPE mesh upper with welded microfiber underlays for enhanced fit, form, and lockdown

• Tongue: Perforated microfiber material with foam backing for added breathability

• Sock liner: TPU material with a 5mm footbed for added bounce and long-lasting comfort

The Artist is designed to unlock your maximum potential. The training is done so make it happen. Race tested and approved.

Use in your rotation: Race day, tempo workouts, long runs

Experience level: Intermediate, advanced, elite

Estimated mileage:250+ miles contingent upon running form, running surfaces, training plan (usage)

• Weight (single): 8.1 oz (M9/W10.5)

• Drop: 6mm heel-to-toe offset

• Stack height: 35mm heel / 29mm forefoot

• Neutral: No added support for over-pronation

• Midsole: Featuring Atreyu's Supercritical EVA compound and a full-length carbon fiber plate

• Outsole: Thin 1mm full-length rubber that provides both traction and stability

• Upper: Thin, breathable, and stable nylon material

• Tongue: Perforated microfiber material with foam backing for added breathability

• Sock liner: TPU material with a 5mm footbed for added bounce and long-lasting comfort

The Base Model: We recommend going up 1/2 size from your go-to running shoe size.

Daily Trainer: In line with The Base Model, we recommend going up 1/2 size from your go-to running shoe size.

The Artist: We recommend going up 1/2 size from your go-to running shoe size.

Base Trail: We recommend going up 1/2 size from your go-to running shoe size.

Want to double-check? Please reach out to our Athlete Experience team at support@atreyurunning.com

Domestic USA Athletes

We offer multiple shipping carrier options, but we do not control the carrier rates for paid services. Please choose a service level that works for your timelines.
All orders will ship the next business day except for holiday anomalies or sales days when our team requires an extra day to package all the shipments.
All shipping + tracking notifications will be sent to your email address on file.



A note to International Athletes:

If you observe high prices for shipping fees and import fees at checkout, please understand that we do NOT have control over the import fee amounts required for you to pay. Those are set by the territory or the governing body where you live. Because of the high demand of international athletes requesting products, we allow shipping, but we make sure that you understand the costs associated with your purchase.

We currently offer shipping to the following countries:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Fiji, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Macao SAR, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Niue, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Qatar, Réunion, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé & Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St. Barthélemy, St. Helena, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Suriname, Taiwan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Zambia

Please note:

We ship to P.O. Boxes, APO, and FPO addresses via USPS Priority Mail.
Once a package has been dropped off at a carrier location, Atreyu is no longer responsible for delayed or lost shipments.
Processing + shipping estimates may change due to US national holidays, weather conditions or other disruptions that are out of our control.
Have a question? Please reach out to our Athlete Experience team at support@atreyurunning.com.

Atreyu has decided to accept only returns/refunds of product until further notice. Exchanges are no longer automated.

If you desire an exchange, this would require a separate transaction, so make sure you reference our refund policy to submit a returns request before purchasing another pair.

Welcome to our official Refund Policy, designed to provide you with clear guidelines and transparent protocols. 

With the goal of simplifying the process, we offer exclusive return services to customers within the United States. Please feel free to return any products, whether worn or unworn, within a 30-day period after purchase, no questions asked.

Here’s how it works: 

  1. Sign in to your customer account HERE
  2. Enter the 6-digit code sent to your email address. The code will expire within 15 minutes.
  3. Locate the order associated with the return. 
  4. Click the “Request Return” button. 
  5. Choose the items you wish to return. 
  6. Select the appropriate "Reason for Return" from the dropdown menu provided. 
  7. Initiate the return process by pressing the "Request Return" button. 

Once submitted, sit back, relax, and await the review of your return request by one of our dedicated Athlete Experience associates. Rest assured that all return requests are thoroughly reviewed and processed within 3 business days. Upon acceptance of your return, you will receive a prepaid return label containing shipping instructions. This information will be sent to the email address linked to your account. Once we receive the shoes, your refund will be processed. 

Please note: 

  • Returns must be requested within 30 days of purchase. 
  • Atreyu covers all shipping, handling, and restocking fees in their entirety.
  • All international sales are considered final. 
  • We do not accept returns for shoes shipped to APO and FPO addresses. All sales are considered final. 
  • We do not accept returns for Gear or Outlet products. All sales are considered final.
  • While we do not require products to be returned in pristine condition, we kindly request that you make an effort to clean and sanitize your shoes before sending them back. As a scrappy, eco-conscious startup with limited backstock, we strive to maximize the value of each and every pair returned. Your help is greatly appreciated!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Athlete Experience team here.

Please note: All international sales are final. We do not accept returns of any kind. 

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The Running Hat 1.0, The Atreyu Shirt & The Custom T No. 1 are available now.

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You can purchase a $50, $100, $150 or $200 gift card here

The Base Trail & the Daily Trainer are available now via rei.com and select stores around The United States.

Safely wash your dirty running shoes using these 6 easy steps: 

1. Remove the shoelaces

2. Remove the sock liner (not a requirement)

3. Place the shoes + laces in the washing machine

4. Add a very small amount of laundry detergent

5. Wash using cold water

6. Air dry away from direct sunlight  

Enjoy your freshly cleaned shoes!

Watch our video tutorial here

Our shipping carriers (USPS & UPS) work independently from Atreyu Running Company, therefore we are not responsible for any lost or stolen packages. 

That being said, if your package goes missing, we recommend these steps: 

1. Hang tight. It is possible that your package was pre-scanned by the carrier prior to delivery. We suggest waiting an additional 1-2 business days for the package to arrive before filing a claim. 

2. Personally file a claim with the carrier in question - USPS or UPS. 

3. Reach out to our athlete experience team at support@atreyurunning.com. They are available to help you throughout the process. 

Learn more here

Due to limited space and resources, we will no longer be accepting outreach returns. However, we believe that recycling is important and encourage our athletes to continue donating their old shoes. 

Here are two trusted resources for all of your recycling needs: American Textile Recycling Service & Soles4Souls

What our latest video update here

Once your order has been placed, we cannot retroactively update the shipping address. We can, however, offer you an exchange or return once your package has been returned-to-sender.

Please remember to verify your shipping information prior to clicking "Authorize purchase" at checkout.

Learn more here

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