I am not a newbie when it comes to Newton Running shoes. When all the other manufactures were offering standard trainers at a weight of 11+ oz. and up, a new company (Newton) out of Colorado was offering a light weight (9.4 oz.) training shoe with a new technology that encouraged mid-foot striking. As a [...]

Recently I had the privilege of being on a call with the Saucony team (Head of Footwear, Pat O’Malley, their Head of Biometrics, Spencer White, and Senior Designer, Chris Mahoney) to learn about their new philosophy on heel-to-toe offset. Saucony has been one of the most responsive shoe companies when it comes to offering different levels [...]

When I opened the box I was excited to see that Merrell had sent a pair of Trail Gloves in a fun color. The name of the color is "Dark Cheddar." I enjoy getting a bright shoe like this one dirty. When I first tried the shoe on I thought maybe I had the wrong [...]

After my 21-mile long run Saturday I realized I would need more shoe than the Saucony Type A4 for my upcoming marathon. My feet felt beat up. I tweeted my friend Peter Larson from runblogger to see if he had any suggestions for me to try. Pete suggested Nike Free Run, Kinvara, Newton Distance, and [...]

“Wait, what brand are these?  Puma?  Hmm…well I guess…..wait a second… really?  PUMA??”  Yeah, that was me, about 350 miles ago when I first laid eyes on the new Puma Faas 500 at my local running store here in St. Louis, MO.   I had pretty much only seen Pumas rounding out a really preppy pick-up-game-in-the-park [...]

  "The Shadow Genesis puts a modern spin on Saucony's legendary Shadow series by using modern materials and styling. This model uses a light-weight and flexible midsole that delivers a plush cushioned ride in a clean design for the athlete seeknig performance and comfort. Weight: 9.5 oz." – Saucony UPPER Air Mesh Upper Provides lightweight [...]

So let’s start big picture – after 50 miles on my Hattori, they are one of my favorite shoes.  These super-light mittens-for-my-feet have become a staple in my rotation for speed work and shorter runs – they have improved my form and made me a stronger runner.   That said, the Hattori are a niche shoe. [...]

My first introduction to Saucony A4′s was back in October 2010 when I was on the hunt for an “orange” shoe.  Wha what?! Doesn’t everyone buy their running shoes based on the color?  Whatevs…I digress…the women’s A4 didn’t come in orange, so I chose another brand…H-A-T-E-D it, by the way.  I won’t mention the shoe [...]

When I received the La Sportiva X Country trail shoes I wasn't sure what to think.  They don't look like any other shoe, trail or otherwise that I have seen.  They kinda look like they have spats.  I slipped them on to my feet and could feel the aggressive lugs through the foot bed.  The [...]

With 347 miles on these shoes they feel better than ever. That’s the thing that keeps me so happy with the 890s – the road feel. As a bonus, at 9.7 oz they’re super-light. These shoes use a very responsive midsole foam compound called “REVlite” that is ⅓ lighter than most foams. The 890 is [...]