Several weeks ago I posted a first impression post on the Saucony Grid Type A6. In that post I mentioned that the shoe seemed to fit longer and narrower than the A5 (I had both in size 10.5), and I indicated I was hoping to get ahold of a pair in size 10 for comparison. […]
Altra The One2 (Squared) Review: A Complete Redesign
March 31, 2014 By 55 Comments
It’s been quite a while since I’ve run in an Altra shoe. I like the brand, I’ve been in touch with the founders since before they made their first shoe, and I love the fact that they produce shoes that are shaped like a human foot. However, I’ve never really connected with an Altra shoe […]
Mizuno Hitogami Review: Solid Choice Among Distance Racing Shoes
March 18, 2014 By 17 Comments
A few months ago I wrote a post in which I described why the Mizuno Sayonara did not work for me. I found that shoe to be overly stiff and firm in the heel, and it just did not work well with my stride. It was shame since the shoe otherwise felt great – roomy […]
Nike Unveils the Free 5.0 v2, 4.0 v4, and 3.0 v6 for 2014
March 14, 2014 By 27 Comments
UPDATE 4/3/2014 – The 2014 Nike Free shoes are now available at Zappos and Nike.com. Outside of the US they can be purchased at Wiggle.co.uk. I have also posted a full review of the Nike Free 4.0 Flyknit. Nike has officially released the new 2014 Nike Free models: Free 5.0 v2, Free 4.0 v4, and Free 3.0 v6. In […]
Saucony Mirage 4 Running Shoe Review: Good Choice if You Like a Firm Shoe
March 13, 2014 By 26 Comments
I’ve been struggling a bit with how to approach this review of the Saucony Mirage 4. On the one hand, there is a lot that I love about this shoe. On the other hand, it’s simply not been a good match for me. As such, this is going to be a review in which I’ll […]
More Support for Rotating Shoes to Reduce Running Injury Risk
March 12, 2014 By 22 Comments
A few months back I wrote a post on a study that found that rotating running shoes can reduce injury risk for runners. The logic is that shoes of different construction alter how forces are applied to the body, and that by rotating among a few different types of shoe we mix up the way […]
Nike Free 5.0+ Running Shoe Review
March 7, 2014 By 22 Comments
Update 3/14/2014: Nike has officially introduced the 2014 Nike Free shoes. Click here for images and details on the Nike Free 3.0 v6, Free 4.0 v4, and Free 5.0 v2. I have a fairly long history with the Nike Free line of shoes. My first step into more minimal footwear was with the Free 3.0 v1 back […]
Skechers GoRun Ride 3 Guest Review by Tyler Mathews
March 3, 2014 By 42 Comments
My first pair of Skechers Performance running shoes was the GoRun 2. I loved those shoes. They gave me a breath of fresh air from the stuffy, typical norms that I found in most running footwear, so I was very excited when the opportunity arose to do some reviews for Skechers. I received the GoRun […]
Maximalist Running Shoes: Some Thoughts on the New “Trend” in Running
February 17, 2014 By 84 Comments
The new trend in running shoes is maximalism: beefed up shoes with lots of cushion. Maximalism was triggered by the growing popularity of shoes made by the brand Hoka One One. Hoka started as a niche brand within the trail ultrarunning community, and has expanded its line to include road shoes as well. I’ve posted […]
Asics Super J33: How A Running Shoe Changes Barefoot Gait Mechanics
February 16, 2014 By 33 Comments
Runblogger Forum member Michael recently posted a video from Asics that features the Asics Super J33 running shoe. The Super J33 is kind of the stability version of the Gel Lyte33, a shoe that I like a lot. I bought the Super J33 as well for a review, but have not had a chance to […]
Rotating Running Shoes: Thoughts From Saucony
February 13, 2014 By 36 Comments
The concept of rotating shoes is one that I have written about many times, as have others in the running blogosphere. Yesterday I posted about how foot strike changes with running speed, and I touched on the fact that different shoes might thus be appropriate for different workouts. I’ve also written about a study that […]
Effects of Running Speed on Foot Strike Patterns and Identification of Multiple Heel Strike Types
February 12, 2014 By 17 Comments
It’s becoming more and more clear based on existing research (and research coming soon) that foot strike patterns in running are influenced by a wide variety of factors. It’s not simply the case that humans use a single foot strike type under all conditions – factors like footwear, surface hardness, speed, and experience all seem […]
Brooks PureConnect 3 Review
February 10, 2014 By 30 Comments
When Brooks first announced their PureProject line of shoes back in 2011, I expected that the PureConnect would be my favorite shoe in the collection. It was the lightest of the bunch, and was billed as the maximal “feel” shoe among it’s PureProject brethren. I ordered a pair of the original PureConnects as soon as […]
Finding the Most Comfortable Running Shoe for You
February 7, 2014 By 35 Comments
It seems that one of the almost universally accepted maxims about finding the best running shoe for you is to choose the one that feels most comfortable on your feet for the type of running you intend to use it for. Another way this is often phrased is to choose the shoe that disappears on […]
Mizuno Wave Rider 17: Guest Review by Tyler Mathews
February 6, 2014 By 16 Comments
I have a shoe rotation that includes minimalist, performance, racing flats, and traditional trainers. Of these, I put the bulk of my mileage on traditional trainers – I use them on all of those long, slow, boring runs that nobody really cares to hear about. I typically put in around 80 miles a week, with only about 20-30 […]
