The Adistar Ride 2 is one of the most cushioned shoes we tested for Fall and is now competing with the big boys and girls in the cushion category. Weighing in at 13.0 ounces for a size 8, the Adistar Ride 2 is not all that light, especially when compared to other high-end cushion running [...]
Continuing with K-Swiss’s aggressive approach to the running market, K-Swiss now offers a lightweight trainer/race shoe. Weighing in at 9.3 ounces, the Blade Light Run is so light and comfy that you barely noticeable on your feet, Unique to the Blade Light Run is the K-Swiss EVA blades, which is similar to your standard EVA [...]
Continuing with the production of its minimum stitch running shoes, Nike introduces the LunarGlide +2. By using an environmentally friendly adhesive, Nike is able to minimize weak points in the shoes while keeping a firm-sturdy structure to the shoe. The LunarGlide +2 is constantly adjusting to your stride whether you are looking for a longer [...]
Coming somewhere in the middle of your typical neutral and lightweight trainer is the Brooks Ghost 3. This shoe is a little lighter than most neutral running shoes, while coming in a little heavier with more cushion and mild stability than most lightweight trainers. Brooks has been introducing its Bio MoGo slowly throughout its line [...]
When evaluating an entry level, low price point shoe, we expect to get what we pay for. Reebok exceeded the mark this time around, delivering a lightweight, well balanced trainer that goes the distance. We do admit that for an initial break in period, our testers felt it felt it to be slightly inflexible in [...]
To run in the Saucony Kinvara is like running on top of puffy clouds, if only we could run on clouds. While many companies find it difficult to balance cushioning and weight in racing and lightweight trainers, Saucony has been able to get the right balance and then some with the Kinvara. To reduce weight, [...]
Karhu has been in the shoe making industry for quite sometime. This spring, however, was the first time I have had the chance to put my feet in a pair of Karhu’s. Like our male tester, I was also given a pair of Forward Fulcrum Ride shoes. The Forward is a neutral shoe that incorporates [...]
For those not familiar with Newton Running shoes, the core idea is that running on the forefoot and midfoot helps to prevent injury and can be a means to faster running. While this idea is not terribly unique these days, Newton’s concept that forefoot running can be accentuated definitely is. Newton makes running shoes with [...]
Probably best known for their cycling shoes and apparel, Pearl Izumi has been slowly becoming a popular choice for running shoes as well. With shoes like the Syncrofuel, it is no wonder more runners and triathletes are buying the shoes. On the road, crushed trail or even on the sandy beach, the Syncrofuel held up [...]
Karhu is not as recognizable in the US as some other running shoe brands, but this Finnish company has been making sporting goods including running shoes since the 1920s when the legendary Flying Finn, Paavo Nurmi ran in Karhus! The main focus of their new Fulcrum Ride running line is unobtrusive correction of pronation or [...]
If you’re a runner, you’ve no doubt been hearing a lot lately about ‘Natural Running’ or Barefoot Running or Posture Running. It’s definitely the hot topic in running shoes now. The basic idea is that back when we were chasing down mastodons we ran with our bare feet and shoes have become so built up [...]
Adidas adiStar Solution is a neutral shoe that packs a lot of cushioning within each shoe. The Solution is a hefty shoe that weighs in at 11.3 ounces, around a full ounce more than its’ competitors. Our biomechanically efficient testers’ found the added weight and extra cushioning to be a bit bulky, however this may [...]
There has been a lot of talk about Nike’s recent launch of the Lunar series; we had the good fortune of testing out the Women’s LunarElite+. The LunarElite+, much like its’ other Lunar relatives, is an ultra-light weight training shoe that has managed to weigh in at an incredibly low 7.1 ounces. The midsole weighs [...]
The 1064 by New Balance is a neutral-cushioned shoe that weighs in at 9.4 ounces and comes in an array of widths. We tested the 1064 during the winter months while continuing to build base miles for the coming race season. We found that the 1064’s SureLace system and the LockDown Liner combined to provide [...]
This neutral shoe provided testers with a surprising amount of cushioning which maximized shock absorption with every foot strike. Using much of the technology that has been implemented in some of Puma’s best shoes, the Ventis provides a good amount of cushioning without the extra weight. Technologies like the Sandwich-mesh make the Ventis a breathable [...]
Testers found the Women’s Puma Complete Spectana to be a very well-cushioned shoe that provided ample stability on road and on some trails. The sandwich mesh upper provides great breathability. The reflective materials around the shoe made this a great, safe option for night runs. Puma integrated some of their best technologies into this shoe, [...]
In 2009, Under Armour entered the running shoe market and produced the first generation of UA shoes. We tested the original Apparition at that time and will be examining the Women’s update, the Apparition II in this review. The Apparition II is a neutral shoe with ample cushioning throughout, making it a very good trainer [...]
A Shoe for All Runners? Nike has always been known for their Nike Air midsole technology. It’s been around for ages, and they’ve developed variations on the theme and worked hard perfecting the tech, but Nike cushioning has always meant AIR. Well, now there’s Lunar Foam, and Nike has been so pleased with this midsole [...]
While most runners don’t consider Adidas a staple of the running world, you may find that your own opinion changes after a spin in the Adistar Solution. Adidas didn’t seek to change the fit of the upper and last, choosing to stay with a fit that most runners find very comfortable. What they did do [...]
K-Swiss’ newest addition to running world is packed with features to satisfy the overpronation crowd. K-Swiss had motion control in mind when designing the last – which is roomy and comfortable – as well as the toe box, which doesn’t pinch and feels well adjusted right out of the box. While weighing in at a [...]
The Saucony Grid Fastwitch is the brand’s workhorse go-fast shoe, and the fourth incarnation goes faster than ever before. Saucony stuck with a working base and upper combination for the Fastwitch 4, but trimmed some fat in the upper to save a few ounces. This shoe has a medial post for mild over-pronators, but the [...]
Scott is a company truly devoted the weird, wild fanatics of the sport of triathlon. The events often take the better part of a day, but we’ll spend large piles of cash to shave a few seconds here or there. The T2 Pro is a new triathlon-specific racing shoe with the goal of minimizing your [...]
The completely new Puma Complete Ventis is hitting the streets this spring 2010. This ultra-plush premium cushioning shoe is intended for netural runners looking for a luxurious ride for pounding out the miles. Puma utilizes several different midsole foams in concert with CELL material, an OrthoLite sockliner and an ArchTec bridge to create a super [...]
