As minimalist running has taken the running shoe market by storm, it was only fitting that one of the most popular running shoe companies in the world get involved. The Asics Blur 33 is a running shoe that is best fit for neutral runners looking to transition into minimalist running without taking the plunge of [...]
Type: Road running Heel-Toe Differential (Drop): 4 mm Weight: 9.6 oz. women’s / 10.7 oz. men’s Gender Availability: both Men’s and Women’s models After hearing a lot of praise for the Saucony Powergrid Cortana, I was excited to personally experience this award-winning shoe. A bit of background to preface this review: for over three years [...]
Type: Road running – training and racing Weight: 10.1oz (Men’s size 9) Heel/Toe offset: 9mm Pearl Izumi is one of my favorite running shoe manufacturers because of its long reputation for great fitting uppers and fast-feeling, fast-looking shoes. The Kissaki is a new model from Pearl Izumi in 2012, and the model’s description and [...]
The concept of minimalism running varies from runner to runner and person to person. What we all can usually agree on is that having less shoe and structure allows your foot and body do a little more of the heavy lifting, or running… Recently, Asics has come out with the Rush 33 which is a [...]
It is the sound and the look of my shoe hitting the pavement that makes me smile these days. When I run, I make it a point to enjoy every second of it because being a mother of two, every second counts! At first glance, the Saucony Pro Grid Mirage caught my attention. It is [...]
The newly updated SyncroFloat running shoe from Pearl Izumi is the perfect shoe for the neutral to mild over pronator who is not looking to compromise comfort. Pearl Izumi made a couple of great improvements to an already loved running shoe this year with the SyncroFloat IV. First, I need to tell you a little [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
$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+ [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Saucony ProGrid Triumph 7 is a great option for runners looking for a neutral shoe that gives you the close to ground-low profile feel. The Triumph 7 comes with a breathable upper that is sure to keep your feet well ventilated while running in warmer spring and summer temperatures by reducing sweat and helping [...]
The Women’s Mizuno Wave Precision 10 is the lightest Neutral shoe currently made by Mizuno. Weighing only 8.5 ounces and with a blown rubber forefoot outsole this shoe provides optimal flexibility, cushoining and responsiveness for the neutral runner. This shoe also was also created with Mizuno’s “wave” system which is designed to distribute weight and [...]
Mizuno’s “wave” system is engineered to disperse energy and weight along the entire outsole of the foot, and guarantees a smooth ride. Light footed, mechanically efficient runners will love this shoe for exactly that reason. The heel to toe transition in this shoe is smooth as butter, and even a little bouncy at times. This [...]
Asics’ newest update to its ultra-popular top-of-line cushioning shoe, the Nimbus, proves to be a worthy contender. Asics paid a good bit of attention to the fit and comfort of the upper for the Nimbus 11, and the result is an improved version of Asics’ asymmetrical lacing system which follows the top line of the [...]
The Under Armour Apparition is a medium weight neutral shoe that surprised testers. The Apparition is UA’s most cushioned shoe in their new line and utilizes Directional Cushioning Engineering and Precision Handling. Testers raved about the heel and forefoot cushioning and enjoyed the ventilated foot sleeve. Testers also reported that the shoe felt a bit [...]
The Mizuno Wave Rider 12 is a neutral runners dream. We found this shoe to be the most comfortable shoe on the market while giving us a stable ride. We have been testing out the Wave Rider for years now and we feel this shoe finally has hit the nail right on the head. Some [...]
The new Under Armour running shoes are news worthy. We were a little skeptical when we found out Under Armour was coming out with running shoe line. Our staff is full of dedicated runners, they are very hard on running shoes, both physically and verbally. We tried out the Apparition which is a neutral running [...]
