Gear Reviews 3/6

Shoe Review: New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trail ($200)

By Brian Metzler Although running shoe geeks and trail runners could argue New Balance hasn’t really immersed itself in trail running...

Shoe Review: Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 ($200)

By Brian Metzler A lot of people have asked me lately if I think trail running will continue to boom and my answer is always: “Yes,...

Shoe Review: Hoka Mach X ($180)

By Brian Metzler OK, let’s jump right in with this hot topic: Should you train in shoes with carbon plates embedded in the midsoles? Heck...

Shoe Review: Saucony Triumph 21 ($160)

By Brian Metzler In the modern world of running shoes, the new (and expensive!) models with carbon-fiber plates seem to be the only ones...

Shoe Review: Nike Ultrafly ($250)

By Brian Metzler For the past 20 years, Nike has been in and out of trail running, oscillating oddly between indifference and all-in...

Running Shoe Review: ASICS GEL-Kayano 30 ($160)

Shop the ASICS GEL-Kayano 30 here. By Brian Metzler Not so long ago runners who were deemed to be severe overpronators – those who...

Shoe Review: New Balance SuperComp Trainer, v2 ($180)

By Brian Metzler If you’re training for a fall marathon like me, you’re probably several weeks into your training plan and ramping up...

Shoe Review: Craft Endurance Trail ($160)

By Brian Metzler Once known primarily as an apparel brand for high-energy endurance sports, Craft has been pushing hard into running...

Book Review: “The Race That Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB”

By Brian Metzler The trail and mountain running season is heating up around the U.S. and even if you’re mostly a road runner, you should...

Shoe Review: Saucony Ultra Ridge GTX ($190)

By Brian Metzler Once you start running, it’s easy and fun to begin identifying as a runner. It doesn’t matter what level of runner we...