The Altra Experience Flow 2 is a lightweight, 4 mm drop daily trainer that feels soft, smooth, and natural underfoot, designed as an easy transition into Altra’s “natural running” style for most runners. It is great for daily runs, easy miles, and long runs, but may not be ideal if you need a very durable […]
Nike has spent the last decade dominating the podiums with carbon plates and ZoomX, but for 2025, they are completely reimagining how they categorize their daily trainers. As a veteran of reviewing running shoes, I’ve seen many iterations of the “Workhorse with Wings,” but nothing quite like this. The Nike Pegasus Premium represents a seismic
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As a running shoe reviewer who has logged miles in everything from the original waffle trainers to the latest super shoes, I’ve seen the “stability” category go through an identity crisis. For years, it was the land of gray, bulky, medical-looking devices designed to correct “flaws.” But in 2026, the script is going to be
The 2025 marathon season wrapped up with seven massive events across the globe, bringing together the world’s elite and hundreds of thousands of amateur runners. While the focus often falls on record-breaking times, a deeper dive into the podium results reveals a fascinating battle raging beneath the finish line tape: the relentless war between the
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The running shoe market is currently in an aggressive arms race. Manufacturers are constantly trying to one-up each other with higher stacks, stiffer carbon plates, and increasingly complex foam compounds. However, amidst this technological noise, Adidas has released something refreshing: simplicity executed at the highest level. The Adidas Adizero Evo SL is arguably one of
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If you’ve ever seen a runner wearing shoes that look a little like duck feet, you’ve probably spotted a pair of Altras. Altra is one of the most polarizing and loyal brands in the running world. People who wear them swear by them. But there is a lot more to this brand than just the
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For over a decade, Altra has been the rebel of the running world, famous for two non-negotiables: a ‘FootShape’ toe box that actually looks like a human foot, and a ‘Zero Drop’ platform born from the founders melting midsoles in a toaster oven to level them out. But recently, the brand did the unthinkable –
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New Balance has spent the last few years building a reputation for making running exciting again. They have moved away from boring, stiff shoes and embraced soft foams and bold geometries. The Rebel line has always been the “rebel” of the family. It ignores the industry trend of putting carbon plates in everything and instead
We are a community obsessed with data. We track pace, heart rate, elevation gain, and the ever-elusive Suffer Score. We chase PRs, hunt for KOMs, and give kudos for a well-executed long run. For years, Strava has been our digital locker room, our training log, and our social hub. But a question has always lingered
Few running shoes carry the weight of expectation like the New Balance 1080. For years, it has been the dependable daily trainer trusted to deliver comfort and consistency across countless miles. With the new 1080v15, New Balance takes a confident step forward. Rather than a minor tweak, this version represents a thoughtful reinvention that keeps
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Anta, a major Chinese sportswear brand, has steadily built a reputation for delivering high-performance running shoes at accessible prices. The Anta PG7, marketed as a max-cushioning daily trainer, follows that path by offering exceptional comfort without the premium price tag. At the heart of the shoe is Anta’s proprietary Peak Gravity (PG) midsole, which has
In a move that has stunned the endurance sports world, Strava has filed a major lawsuit against Garmin, accusing the wearable tech giant of infringing patents and unfairly competing in the connected fitness space. The legal filing lays out Strava’s claim that Garmin replicated “core social and analytical technologies” central to Strava’s platform and takes
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In the running world, specialization often reigns supreme. Shoes are meticulously designed for the tarmac or the trail, leaving a gap for runners whose adventures don’t respect such neat categorizations. Enter Mount to Coast, a brand that has built its reputation on challenging such conventions, and their latest offering, the H1—a hybrid shoe designed to seamlessly
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Nike has long held a strong position in the running world, not only through its race-day super shoes, but also via its daily trainers and max-cushion offering. In 2025, Nike reorganized its running portfolio into three silos: Pegasus, Structure, and Vomero, each with three tiers — standard, Plus, and Premium. The Pegasus remains the workhorse
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The countdown is on. On September 10, 2025, TYR is stepping deeper into the running world with a bold new release: the Maverick Runner. After weeks of cryptic teaser videos hinting that “weight is poison for a runner”, the brand has finally pulled back the curtain on what it believes is its most ambitious performance trainer
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If you’ve wondered why recovery “glides” have exploded around finish lines and gym exits, it’s because runners finally started treating the minutes after training with the same intent they bring to the warm-up. Your legs just absorbed repeated vertical ground-reaction forces roughly in the 2–3× body-weight range; after that kind of loading, the smartest next
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Adidas is preparing to shake up the running world once again with the launch of its most radical racing shoe to date, the Adizero Evo Prime X. With a jaw-dropping 60mm stack height and cutting-edge foam technology, the shoe is set to make its debut on August 26 at the Chasing 100 ultrarunning event at
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After six weeks of rigorous testing with the Garmin Forerunner 970 strapped to my wrist, one thing is clear: Garmin isn’t reinventing the wheel with this flagship running watch. Instead, they’ve meticulously refined an already outstanding formula, packing in a suite of advanced features that make it a compelling upgrade for dedicated runners. The Forerunner
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Rabbit, a brand best known for its high-quality running apparel, has been making waves in the running community with its foray into footwear. Known for its eco-conscious approach and performance-driven designs, Rabbit brings the same philosophy to its shoes, combining sustainability with functionality. The Dream Chaser, their debut running shoe, was a solid first attempt,
Now in its 29th iteration, the Mizuno Wave Rider continues to be one of the most trusted daily trainers in the running world. Since its debut in 1997, this shoe has earned a reputation for delivering comfort, durability, and balanced performance for a wide range of runners. The Wave Rider 29 builds on that legacy with lighter
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