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puma liberate nitro 2
Weight
6.5 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Puma Liberate Nitro 2 is the first Puma running shoe I’ve ever worn, and I’m a fan! It’s the kind of shoe that doesn’t necessarily stand out for any reason, positive or negative. It simply...” Read expert review
Denny Krahe
Running Coach and Podcast Host.
Weight
9.4 oz.
Drop
6.5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Adidas Adizero Boston 12 is a shoe which feels more like a daily trainer than a speed trainer. It has an updated midsole which is softer than the previous versions and it has more flexible...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
7.2 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Brooks Hyperion Tempo is a fantastic running shoe. I thoroughly enjoyed wearing them for tempo and daily training sessions. I loved the fresh upper and midsole Brooks has brought to the table. If...” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
Weight
8 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Skechers GO RUN Razor 4 is a daily trainer which is stable, cushioned and energy-saving. It has a new Hyper Burst Pro midsole which provides an energetic and engaging ride. ” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
7.7 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The adidas Adizero Adios 7 meets its design intent as a light, fast, snappy training shoe for speedwork, but the extra length feels obvious and uncomfortable in steady runs. ” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
Experienced Runner and Stability Shoe Expert
Weight
7 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Saucony Kinvara 14 is an agile, versatile trainer which has a really well-balanced ride. It’s designed for speedwork but it can handle easy paces equally well thanks to its stability. Its lack...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
7.4 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The EvoRide 3 is a wonderful update to Asics smooth gliding uptempo daily trainer. The improved light and responsive ride make this a wonderfully versatile shoe that works well as a daily trainer but...” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
7.9 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Kiprun KD900X is a budget carbon-plated racer suited to half marathons or shorter races. It has a firm ride and a flexible plate which makes it less propulsive than other, more expensive super...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
8.10 oz.
Drop
7 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The ASICS Magic Speed 2 is a training companion best suited to uptempo runs and races. It has a stiff, full-length carbon-TPU plate for fast transitions and a ride which is on the firm side. It offers...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
8.6 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Nike ZoomX Pegasus Turbo Next Nature is a lightweight, tempo trainer with a firm but well-cushioned ride for runs up to a full marathon. This version of the Pegasus Turbo is firmer and not as...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert