Gear Reviews

Shoe Review: The Mizuno Neo Vista ($180) – The Underdog That Packs a Surprising Punch

Sean Hickey November 11, 2024

In a running shoe market dominated by giants like Nike and Adidas, it’s hard to find a dark horse worth betting on. But Mizuno’s Neo Vista might just be that…

Shoe Review: Saucony Triumph 22 GTX ($180) – Winter is here, time to break out waterproof running shoes!

Brian Metzler November 8, 2024

By Brian Metzler Winter has arrived in Colorado, so running in snow and slush has been part of my daily jam for the past week. Does that mean I’ve been…

Shoe Review: The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 ($165) – A High Mileage Workhorse Trainer

Brian Metzler November 1, 2024

By Brian Metzler Every runner’s shoe quiver needs a model like the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 in it. It’s a comfortable and reliable everyday trainer with a premium…

Shoe Review: The Hoka Mach X 2 ($190) – One of the best and most versatile training shoes of the year

Brian Metzler October 25, 2024

No matter what your experience level as a runner is, you should know that we’re in a golden age of running shoes. What does that mean? It means the majority…

Shoe Review: Want to start trail running this fall? Here are 3 models to consider

Brian Metzler October 18, 2024

By Brian Metzler We’re deep in the throes of half marathon and marathon season, but fall is also a great time to go trail running. Cooler temperatures and colorful leaves…

Headphone Review: JBL Reflect Aero TWS ($149.95)

Rebecca Trachsel October 15, 2024

Running With Music here, back at you with another headphone review, this time the JBL Reflect Aero TWS. While I’m familiar with JBL speakers and I know that JBL is…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Shoe Review: Under Armour Velociti Elite 2 ($250) – This Under Armour Shoe is Making Its Olympic Marathon Debut

Brian Metzler August 9, 2024

By Brian Metzler Under Armour has had an up and down history in the running shoe world, but one of the best shoes it has ever made – the Velociti…

Shoe Review: New Balance Fuel Cell SuperComp Trainer v3 ($180) – The training shoe built in the likeness of its a race-day cousin

Brian Metzler August 4, 2024

By Brian Metzler Here’s an interesting question for runners training for half marathons and marathons later this fall. Should the shoes you train in most of the time have a…

The Brooks Hyperion Max 2 is an Enticing High-Energy Training Shoe ($180)

Brian Metzler July 26, 2024

By Brian Metzler What’s in a name? Some British thespian once famously said “that which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet.” But when it…

Product Review: hDROP Wearable Hydration Sensor

Rebecca Trachsel July 26, 2024

(Retail Price: $249.99, Use code TRAX to save 20%!) I am admittedly bad at hydration. For the amount of running that I do, I should be taking in significantly more…

On’s Cloudboom Strike is an innovative, versatile and fast racing shoe

Brian Metzler July 5, 2024

By Brian Metzler No matter how you slice it, On Running has come a long way in the past several years. Since its inception in 2010, the...

Headphone Review: Beats Fit Pro ($199)

Rebecca Trachsel June 28, 2024

By Rebecca Trachsel Beats Fit Pro - True Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds ($199) Summer running is my favorite. I’ll take the heat over...

Shoe Review: Nike Pegasus 41 ($140) – More of the Same, Only Better

Brian Metzler June 28, 2024

By Brian Metzler If you’re a brand new runner, a novice runner or even a veteran marathoner, you’ll appreciate running in the Nike...

Eight Sleep Pod 4 Review: A Game-Changer in Sleep Technology

Six Minute Mile Staff June 25, 2024

The folks over at Eight Sleep were kind enough to offer us a trial with their latest product: The Pod 4. After a month of using it, I can...

Shoe Review: Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 is an ideal choice for a mid-range marathoner ($225)

Brian Metzler June 21, 2024

The Endorphin Pro 4 is very breathable and airy, but also secure and comfortable. The new version has been improved in almost every facet, especially the integrated tongue.