Shoe Reviews

Austin and Mercer review the Mizuno Wave Sky 5, a max-cushion daily trainer featuring an Enerzy midsole and reduced heel-toe drop.

Adrienne, Mercer, Aldren and Jeremy review the Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 5 and GTS, a smooth-running trainer with a new knit upper and stability option.

Taylor, Stef, and Kyle review the Brooks Cascadia 16, a much-improved version of a classic trail shoe, now with a lighter DNA Loft v2 midsole.

Thomas and Meaghan review the Puma Magnify Nitro, a neutral trainer featuring a comfortable upper and the best outsole in the game.

Jeremy, Jordy, Mercer and Adrienne review the Skechers GOrun Speed Freek, a marathon racing shoe sporting stacks of delightful Hyperburst foam and a rocker geometry.

Aldren, Jeremy, and Austin review the Saucony Omni 20, a well-cushioned stability trainer featuring Speedroll technology to roll through your stride.

Aldren and Jeremy review the Mizuno Wave Horizon 5, a cozy stability trainer with a top-of-the-line upper and fresh aesthetic.

Robbe, Ryan, and Austin review of the Skechers GO Run Maxroad 5, a max cushion yet lightweight daily trainer, and – one of the best shoes of 2021.

Taylor and Matt review the Merrell Agility Peak 4, an aggressive trail offering that performs best in gnarly conditions.

Thomas, Meaghan, and Robbe review the HOKA ONE ONE Bondi X, the most max cushion trainer in the HOKA universe, now with a full-length carbon plate.