My first impressions of the Adidas Adizero Aegis were a bit biased – I’ve never been the biggest fan of the Adidas running line, and it shows through in numerous reviews I’ve posted here at AGR. After only a few test runs, I was ready to write these off – however, after a break [...]
In the 890, New Balance is following a growing trend in the running market. With the popularity of minimalist and barefoot running, they are seeking to stay competitive in the market today by stripping down shoes to the essentials without sacrificing quality. The movement has been termed “purposeful design” and they seem to have [...]
While many running shoe companies are following the trend in that less is more, Reebok has decided to take a different approach. As you will notice in the Spring and Fall 2011 running shoes, many companies are starting to reduce the amount of cushion and material that is put into a shoe. The reason for [...]
Over the years, I have tested out a number of Puma running shoes and I must admit, I have never been a huge fan. It seemed as if they spent a little too much time focusing on soccer cleats and fashion, but not enough time on their running shoes. So when I received the new [...]
Still new to many runners in the U.S., Karhu continues to broaden its’ reach within the running community, most recently introducing the Fast 2 Fulcrum Ride. Now if you are not familiar with Karhu, I would suggest taking a look at Karhu.com to see how their specific technology works. In short, Karhu uses a forward [...]
If the Wave Rider 13, 12, 11… have treated you well, you will be happy to know the Wave Rider 14 hasn’t changed all that much this season. For many running shoe companies, it’s important to change their products so they will have something new to talk about for the season. On the runner’s side, [...]
Barefoot running seems to be the craze these days and with so many runners flocking to the idea, New Balance decided with their running background that they would put in their two cents, or two shoes… In Spring 2011, New Balance Introduces the Mimimus line that has caught the eyes of many wanting to [...]
$195 for a pair of running shoes? The first thing I saw when I looked at the Ecco Biom B 2.2 was the high price tag. I thought to myself that this is extremely expensive for a pair of running shoes, what possibly can make this shoe that much different that makes it cost $50+ [...]
For the runner that needs support, but is looking for a shoe that also has a nice cushiony ride, the Brooks Trance 10 is a great option. I’ve been running in the Brooks Trance 10 for a few months now in both short and long distances. The shorter runs averaged 3 miles while the longer [...]
We’ve come to expect a certain standard of excellence from Asics. As a pillar of the running community, Asics has led the industry in comfort, function, and durability. Admittedly, most of the attention goes to the higher end shoes – and we testers at AGR, being equal opportunity reviewers, wish to let some of the [...]
Run faster Chicago! Released for this years Chicago Marathon, the new 870 (mens) hit the market as a light stability shoe that could go the extra distance. I have to say I agree with Shannon (who reviewed the women’s version). This shoe really does go the extra mile. Right out of the box, it handled [...]
New Balance chose to update and improve the 758 neutral training shoe, which was a good move all around. While the 758 failed to inspire, the 759 definitely failed to disappoint. With the market for pronation control ever increasing, the neutral line up tends to be overlooked at times. New Balance corrected the problem with [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
