In my review of the Brooks Hyperion 2, it was clear how much Brooks has swayed me to be a believer with the Hyperion lineup. And with the introduction of the Brooks Hyperion Max 2 this past summer, this latest version of the model to another level. I spotted the shoe during the 5th Avenue …
The New Balance 1080v13 was one of New Balance's bigger selling running shoes during its life cycle when it was released in October 2023. That version of the 1080 raised the bar for daily trainers that guaranteed a plush ride and was also more than suitable for a stroll in non-running mode. And it also …
New Balance is a brand I’ve stuck true to for years and I'm a huge fan from the company's trainers to super shoes and even spikes. But the latest FuelCell Rebel v4 has a special place in my heart among the brand's offerings. I tested a pair during demo run and at first I couldn’t …
When I first got the text that a Tracksmith shipment was on the way, I was stoked. The apparel is some of — if not the best — for a demographic of runner who wants a meeting of high quality and price. Then I realized shoes were part of the package and my excitement went …
The Brooks Glycerin Max is Brooks's step into the maximalist world. With max cushion, a 45mm stack height and a big chunky look, can we say, “better late than never”? Yes, we can! The Glycerin Max is Brooks's second attempt at max cushioning after their first was an astronomical success, to say the least. Working …
Brooks has come a long way since the original release of their "Hyperion" line, and if you've tried the Hyperion 2 versus their earlier releases of the Hyperion Elite and Hyperion Tempo in 2020, you’ll understand what I mean. As the running world advanced with super-shoes and super-trainers, Brooks seemed to lag behind in terms …
Everyone loves a great sequel but sometimes the third time is not the charm in a running shoe universe where changes are frequent and jarring enough to change the flavor your favorite footwear. The Puma Deviate Nitro 3 is the third iteration of a shoe we've been able to explore since it launched in 2021. …
In 2020, the Nike Alphafly took the road racing world by storm. Months before its release, Eliud Kipchoge became the first person to break two hours in the marathon distance in Vienna, Austria, where he ran a blistering time of 1:59:40.2 or 4:32 per mile. After the race, Kipchoge is quoted as saying, "The Alphafly …
After a long hiatus — five years to be exact — the Nike Pegasus Turbo is back and rebranded as the Pegasus Plus. The Pegasus Turbo was Nike’s first “Super Trainer” back in 2018. As the world of runners was being introduced to super shoes such as the Vaporfly, Zoomfly, and Alphafly (soon after), the …
It feels like many moons ago, but the first version of the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer arrived in late 2022 with an arsenal of features that were an exciting combo of hype and performance. And it's likely that design and research teams at other brands were crashing into one another to cook up their …