New Balance has spent the last few years building a reputation for making running exciting again. They have moved away from boring, stiff shoes and embraced soft foams and bold geometries. The Rebel line has always been the “rebel” of the family. It ignores the industry trend of putting carbon plates in everything and instead […]
We are a community obsessed with data. We track pace, heart rate, elevation gain, and the ever-elusive Suffer Score. We chase PRs, hunt for KOMs, and give kudos for a well-executed long run. For years, Strava has been our digital locker room, our training log, and our social hub. But a question has always lingered
Few running shoes carry the weight of expectation like the New Balance 1080. For years, it has been the dependable daily trainer trusted to deliver comfort and consistency across countless miles. With the new 1080v15, New Balance takes a confident step forward. Rather than a minor tweak, this version represents a thoughtful reinvention that keeps
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Anta, a major Chinese sportswear brand, has steadily built a reputation for delivering high-performance running shoes at accessible prices. The Anta PG7, marketed as a max-cushioning daily trainer, follows that path by offering exceptional comfort without the premium price tag. At the heart of the shoe is Anta’s proprietary Peak Gravity (PG) midsole, which has
In a move that has stunned the endurance sports world, Strava has filed a major lawsuit against Garmin, accusing the wearable tech giant of infringing patents and unfairly competing in the connected fitness space. The legal filing lays out Strava’s claim that Garmin replicated “core social and analytical technologies” central to Strava’s platform and takes
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In the running world, specialization often reigns supreme. Shoes are meticulously designed for the tarmac or the trail, leaving a gap for runners whose adventures don’t respect such neat categorizations. Enter Mount to Coast, a brand that has built its reputation on challenging such conventions, and their latest offering, the H1—a hybrid shoe designed to seamlessly
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Nike has long held a strong position in the running world, not only through its race-day super shoes, but also via its daily trainers and max-cushion offering. In 2025, Nike reorganized its running portfolio into three silos: Pegasus, Structure, and Vomero, each with three tiers — standard, Plus, and Premium. The Pegasus remains the workhorse
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The countdown is on. On September 10, 2025, TYR is stepping deeper into the running world with a bold new release: the Maverick Runner. After weeks of cryptic teaser videos hinting that “weight is poison for a runner”, the brand has finally pulled back the curtain on what it believes is its most ambitious performance trainer
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If you’ve wondered why recovery “glides” have exploded around finish lines and gym exits, it’s because runners finally started treating the minutes after training with the same intent they bring to the warm-up. Your legs just absorbed repeated vertical ground-reaction forces roughly in the 2–3× body-weight range; after that kind of loading, the smartest next
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Adidas is preparing to shake up the running world once again with the launch of its most radical racing shoe to date, the Adizero Evo Prime X. With a jaw-dropping 60mm stack height and cutting-edge foam technology, the shoe is set to make its debut on August 26 at the Chasing 100 ultrarunning event at
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After six weeks of rigorous testing with the Garmin Forerunner 970 strapped to my wrist, one thing is clear: Garmin isn’t reinventing the wheel with this flagship running watch. Instead, they’ve meticulously refined an already outstanding formula, packing in a suite of advanced features that make it a compelling upgrade for dedicated runners. The Forerunner
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Rabbit, a brand best known for its high-quality running apparel, has been making waves in the running community with its foray into footwear. Known for its eco-conscious approach and performance-driven designs, Rabbit brings the same philosophy to its shoes, combining sustainability with functionality. The Dream Chaser, their debut running shoe, was a solid first attempt,
Now in its 29th iteration, the Mizuno Wave Rider continues to be one of the most trusted daily trainers in the running world. Since its debut in 1997, this shoe has earned a reputation for delivering comfort, durability, and balanced performance for a wide range of runners. The Wave Rider 29 builds on that legacy with lighter
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The Mizuno Neo Vista 2 marks Mizuno’s confident return to the super trainer scene, building smartly on what made the original Neo Vista such an exciting departure from the brand’s traditionally conservative designs. For a company best known for its structured and stable models, the Neo Vista line has opened a fresh chapter — one focused on
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Mount to Coast has been turning heads over the past year—not with flashy marketing, but with shoes that deliver. Having tested their R1, P1, and S1, I already knew their knack for blending comfort with performance. So when I laced up the Mount to Coast T1, their first long-distance trail model, that signature plush-but-responsive feel
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In an extraordinary display of endurance and motherhood, Canadian ultrarunner Stephanie Case won the grueling 62-mile (100 km) Ultra-Trail Snowdonia race in Wales—all while breastfeeding her six-month-old daughter at aid stations along the way. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peignée Verticale (@peigneeverticale) A human rights lawyer and seasoned ultrarunner, completed the challenging course
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After a year of anticipation, Li-Ning has finally unveiled the Shadow 3.0 Essential, a shoe that blends cutting-edge technology with a bold, futuristic aesthetic. As a runner who’s tested countless models over the years, I can confidently say this shoe is a game-changer—especially for those who refuse to compromise between performance and style. But let’s
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When Skechers unveiled the Aero Burst at The Running Event 2024, it was clear they were stepping up their running game. This shoe is part of their new Aero series, sitting alongside the Aero Spark and Aero Tempo, but with one key difference—it’s the max-cushioned option of the trio. Designed for daily miles, recovery runs, and runners
Imagine slipping into a running shoe that feels like a trusted companion—soft underfoot, breathable, and sturdy enough to handle miles of pavement without emptying your wallet. That’s the promise of the Kiprun Cushion 500, the latest addition to Kiprun’s lineup of performance-driven yet accessible footwear. Known for innovations like the snappy KD900X.2, the marathon-ready KD900X LD
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When Kiprun launched the original KD900X, it disrupted the running world by offering race-ready specs at a fraction of the cost of premium competitors. Now, the French brand doubles down with the KD900X.2—a shoe that sharpens its predecessor’s edges while staying true to its mission of “accessible performance.” With a revamped midsole, sleeker design, and