The LunarGlide+ 4 seems to be one of Nike’s big bets for
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With new Nike Flyknit technology, yarns and fabric variations are precisely engineered only where they are needed for a featherweight, formfitting and virtually seamless upper
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Are you looking for a stability running shoe but are overwhelmed by the choice? We narrowed the selection down to the best 5 stability running shoes of Spring 2012.
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Immediately noticeable to me was that the Wave Musha 4 has a considerably more curved last than the Wave Musha 3. A curved last is usually found on neutral shoes and I was a bit apprehensive about it. Nevertheless, I took the Wave Musha 4 to a 5K held on the same race course that I ran the Wave Musha 3 on. The results were not exactly what I’d expected
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New Balance made some significant updates to the 1080v2, starting first with the material used for the cushioning in the sole. The 1080v2 is the first shoe to use New Balance’s new N2 technology in the heel
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When I felt how light the shoes were while still in the box, I knew I was in for an interesting test drive. The Minimus Zero is the thinnest, lightest shoe I’ve ever worn.
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The ride of the F50 is amazingly smooth and responsive. This shoe coupled with its quick transition and snappy toe off made it easy to run fast. I found myself breaking into up-tempo runs when I had no intention of doing so
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K-Swiss Blade Max Stable First Impression: Upon opening the box, I was attracted to the bright colors of these K-Swiss Shoes. With silver, yellow, and blue accents, these shoes would be hard to go unnoticed. The blue laces add to the unique design. When I put the shoes on, I noticed the shoe is extremely
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Athletes at all levels of fitness — from the elite to the everyday — now have a way to measure progress toward their goals and compare with others: the NIKE+ FuelBand. It’s an innovative wristband that tracks movement throughout the day, designed to motivate and inspire users to be more active.
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In the past two years, practically everyone in the running community has read about, heard news of, or tried a shoe marketed as “minimalist” by its manufacturer. However, the term “minimal” in regard to running footwear has become one of those very loosely defined phrases that has been brandished about somewhat irresponsibly by many shoe manufacturers trying to jump on the bandwagon
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“Less weight, more faas” has been the backbone of the Puma Faas line since its inception. The line is primarily known for its lightweight minimalist racers and neutral daily trainers. However, the Puma Faas lab has taken its natural philosophy of shoe construction and created the new Puma Faas 800.
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Mizuno may be a bit conservative when it comes to the standard colors for the Inspire and Nirvana series but they unleashed the designers for the Wave Elixir 7. What they came up with, visually speaking, is as striking a shoe as I’ve ever seen
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Nike’s design team utilized their Portland based pro runners from Alberto Salazar’s training group, including Mo Farah and Galen Rupp, to develop a shoe that picked up where the Zoom Elite 4 left off. The Zoom Elite 5 is not just a faithful reproduction of a popular shoe, but a lighter and slightly lower update that is sure to please Zoom Elite 4 runners and then some
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The Wave Creation, Mizuno’s high end tribute to premium cushioning and a plush ride has metamorphosed throughout the years but has always stayed true to its roots. The latest version does not disappoint combining great durable Mizuno construction with their ultimate conception of wave technology.
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When I first opened the Brooks box, I noticed the striking design. I tested the yellow and grey color way. The color combination was eye catching, and the overlay mesh had an interesting decorative pattern. I liked the branding design, which has the style name located along the lacing system and the Brooks name down its heel.
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Kissaki as translated from Japanese means the tip or point of a Japanese sword. “Weapons for your feet” are what the folks at Pearl Izumi are referencing with their newest shoe. The Kissaki is designed to be a lightweight neutral race/train shoe. So are they really weapons, or just shields? Let’s find out!
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We received two pairs of Kayano 18 to test from Asics (thanks!). Two reviewers (Ruggero and Theo) run some decent mileage on each and this review is a combination of their opinions. The review was not influenced by receiving the test shoes Asics GEL Kayano 18 First Impressions If Asics plays it safe with the
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To support the launch of the adizero Rush, adidas will debut a new 30-second spot that celebrates high school athletics and the energy of competition with football players, cheerleaders, coaches and the marching band all rushing to victory in the adizero Rush.
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