Shoe Review: The New Balance Fresh Foam Balos ($200) New Kid on the Block: This New Shoe Is the Rookie of the Year

Brian Metzler October 11, 2024 No Comments

By Brian Metzler Very rarely does a brand new shoe model hit the streets and become an instant hit. But the recently released New Balance Fresh Foam Balos is definitely…

Shoe Review: Hoka Skyflow ($160): The New Kid on the Block is a Keeper

Brian Metzler October 10, 2024 No Comments

By Brian Metzler It’s new shoe Friday, but before I get into the details of Hoka’s enticing new Skyflow everyday trainer, let’s review a bit of history that helped get…

Shoe Review: ASICS Superblast 2 ($200) – The sequel is as good or better than the original

Brian Metzler October 10, 2024 No Comments

By Brian Metzler When ASICS released the Superblast in early 2023, it was a huge hit among runners. It was one of the first new over-the-top super-max cushioned training shoes…

Shoe Review: Brooks Glycerin Max ($200)

Brian Metzler October 4, 2024 No Comments

By Brian Metzler When it comes to running shoes, we’ve entered an age where not only “more is better” but apparently much, much, much more is better. I’m talking about…

Shoe Review: Asics Glideride Max ($170) – A Maximally Cushioned Trainer That Offers Something Extra

Brian Metzler September 27, 2024 No Comments

By Brian Metzler Five years ago this month, I ran 10 solitary miles on the Bonneville Salt Flats to test out a new shoe from Asics called the Glideride. The…

Shoe Review: Diadora’s Frequenza ($180) A Multitasking Everyday Training Shoe That Can Do It All

Brian Metzler September 20, 2024 No Comments

By Brian Metzler If you haven’t checked out the shoes from Italian footwear brand Diadora lately, the brand’s all-purpose Frequenza training shoe is a good place to start. You might…

Shoe Review: Nike Pegasus Plus ($180) – A light and fast everyday trainer, but also just a hint of what’s next

Brian Metzler September 13, 2024 No Comments

By Brian Metzler It seems like a lifetime ago, but it’s really only been seven years since Nike introduced its first Vaporfly racing shoes with carbon-fiber plates embedded in their…

Shoe Review: Mount to Coast R1 ($160) – The New Kid on the Block

Brian Metzler September 6, 2024 No Comments

By Brian Metzler Quick: what’s your favorite shoe brand? Whether you’ve been running a long time like me, or if you’ve just gotten started, you probably have a preferred manufacturer.…

Shoe Review: Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 ($130) – A versatile trail running shoe for all types of terrain

Brian Metzler August 23, 2024 No Comments

By Brian Metzler No matter what level of trail runner or how experienced you are, finding your next pair of trail running shoes can be a challenge. It’s not as…

Shoe Review: ASICS Magic Speed 4 ($170) – Blurring the lines of what an everyday trainer is all about

Brian Metzler August 16, 2024 No Comments

It’s amazing how many good running shoes are available on the shoe wall at your local running store nowadays. The challenging part is figuring out what shoe is best for…

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