{"id":256502,"date":"2026-08-06T21:32:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T21:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/06\/drift-shoes-steps-up-with-its-2nd-waterproof-spd-compatible-model-the-minna\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T21:32:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T21:32:50","slug":"drift-shoes-steps-up-with-its-2nd-waterproof-spd-compatible-model-the-minna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/06\/drift-shoes-steps-up-with-its-2nd-waterproof-spd-compatible-model-the-minna\/","title":{"rendered":"DRIFT Shoes Steps Up with Its 2nd Waterproof SPD-Compatible Model, the Minna"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We first learned about DRIFT Shoes at Sea Otter<\/a> earlier this year when the brand made its debut before the official launch of the ARC a few weeks later<\/a>. While the DRIFT brand may be new, it\u2019s actually a relaunch of DZR shoes, which was founded all the way back in 2010. Just recently, DRIFT launched its second model, the Minna, with a name and silhouette that carries over from one of DZR\u2019s most popular models.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Like the ARC, the Minna is SPD-compatible, has a fully waterproof construction, and a casual aesthetic. Unlike the ARC, the Minna has a more streamlined, lower-profile silhouette, and an arguably even more laid-back style. As DRIFT puts it: \u201cThe new Minna strikes a deliberate balance between a relaxed, comfortable fit and a sleek, slimmed-down profile<\/em>.\u201d Let\u2019s check it out.<\/p>\n

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The Minna is the second model in DRIFT\u2019s technical \u2013 casual footwear lineup.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DRIFT Minna Details<\/h2>\n

With the textile, leather, and suede upper materials and the decidedly casual style, the Minna doesn\u2019t exactly look all that technical. But don\u2019t let the looks fool you. DRIFT assures us that these shoes were developed and athlete-tested in the often wet weather and terrain of British Columbia. As such, they have a waterproof lining and are claimed to be fully waterproof to fend off everything from puddle splashes to steady rain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to design something that feels effortless the moment you put it on, and doesn\u2019t result in swamp foot if you ride in the rain-sprinkled forests<\/em>,\u201d said Shane Rattazzi, DRIFT Co-founder and CEO. \u201cThe Minna respects our heritage in the SPD-compatible sneaker category with modern textile and suede blends to offer a more relaxed, versatile fit for everyday progression on and off the mountain<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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