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Adidas Just Built a Shoe Specifically for HYROX

With the rising popularity of Hyrox it’s understandable that more running shoe brands will be dedicating resources towards making shoes to serve that growing sector. There is a whole new…

Is the Puma Deviate Pure Nitro the Best Value Daily Trainer of the Year?

The Puma Deviate Pure Nitro is a featherlight, plate-free daily trainer that handles easy miles and tempo runs alike all for $150. The smooth, cushioned ride won't wow you with…

I’ve Run in Mizuno Since 2002 | My Honest Take on the Wave Rider 30

Our expert testers review the Mizuno Wave Rider 30, a daily trainer built to handle high mileage at a great price. See what's new and if it's worth the…

Adidas Terrex Agravic SL Nails Technical Trails But It Is Not the EVO SL You Were Hoping For

The adidas Agravic SL delivers soft cushioning, reliable Continental Rubber traction, and improved stability, making it one of adidas' best trail trainers yet

2 Plates, 1 Big Question: Is the CEP Optaspeed Bowtech Built for Your Race Distance

CEP's Optaspeed Bowtech dual carbon plates and Supercritical N+Foam deliver centered force distribution. Our testers found it shines on the track but leaves you wanting more cushion when the miles…

Brooks Ghost 18 Review | Still the Most Polarizing Neutral Shoe in the Lineup

The Brooks Ghost 18 keeps the same underfoot ride that runners either swear by or skip entirely, with a refreshed upper that might finally win a few skeptics over. Here's…

Adidas Adios Pro EVO 3 Preview: Lightest Marathon Shoe Yet

The Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3 is a shoe for a very specific runner, the fastest. It's the lightest weight marathon shoe we've seen yet!

Adidas Hyperboost Edge Review | Big Stack, Bold Look, Better Suited for Easy Days Than Fast Ones

Adidas Hyperboost Edge is a high stack super trainer with a premium price. Our honest review covers ride, who it works best for, and whether it earns a spot in…

Brooks Cascadia Elite Review | A Performance Trail Shoe that’s Notch Above

Brooks really stepped up with the Cascadia Elite, creating a trail “super shoe” that is lighter, more responsive, and built for long distances without tiring your legs. The shoe has…

What Makes the Brooks Glycerin 23 Better Than Ever? Our Review

20+ years as a loved daily trainer, the Brooks Glycerin 23 is still making changes to ensure it's one of the best shoes around.

Meet The Brooks Glycerin Flex A Refreshing Alternative to Max Cushion

Breaking the mold the Brooks Glycerin Flex is the most dynamic midsole we've seen in a shoe that's not zero drop and lacking cushion.

Brooks Ghost Trail Review | Award Winning Road-to-Trail Shoe

The beloved Brooks Ghost goes off-road. Our new favorite road-to-trail shoe combines the Ghost's legendary cushioning with added traction for gravel trails.

Brooks Glycerin Max 2 Review | Why Distance Runners Love this Ultra-Cushioned Trainer

45mm of cushion could be unstable, but the Brooks Glycerin Max 2 feels great with every step and will serve a lot of runners well. Our review

Brooks Ghost Max 3 | Review Updated After 100 Miles of Testing

Did the updates to the Brooks Ghost Max 3 makes this a more comfortable running shoe? Absolutely, we finally see the hype about this shoe.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Review | Lower Drop, More Cushion, Same Stability

The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 is a legacy shoe, but they've made some serious changes and we love it more than ever.

Brooks Hyperion 3 Review | Gave Up Speed to Become a Better Daily Trainer

Brooks Hyperion 3 is a max cushioned shoe that doesn't quite feel max, it's not super fast or super soft, it's now a daily trainer.

Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 Review | Carbon Plated Flexibility from 10K to Marathon

Finding a super shoe that can handle the 10k and the marathon isn't easy, but the Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 has nailed the overall feel

Brooks Hyperion Max 3 Review | Divided Minds On This Supertrainer

Did the updates to the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 make or break this super trainer? Check out the full review to see what we thought.

Brooks Ghost 17 Review | Reliable Over Flashy

The Brooks Ghost 17 has had a few changes that increase our recommendations of this daily trainer. Checkout our review to learn why.

ASICS Novablast 5 Honest Review: Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Buy This Shoe

Digging in to an Asics Novablast 5 review with the all new midsole foam, fit, feel and who is going to love this shoe.

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