Gear Reviews 5/6

Avoid Black Friday Madness: Gift wrap running books this holiday season

By Brian Metzler I’ve probably written more than 500,000 words about running this year, but I typically read a lot more than that. There...

ASICS SuperBlast, $220

By Brian Metzler If there’s one thing that modern running shoes have in common, it’s that almost every model has loads of cushy foam....

Shoe Review: Mizuno Wave Rider 26 ($140)

By Brian Metzler Available for purchase here The Mizuno Wave Rider is a versatile neutral training shoe that has transcended generations...

Shoe Review: Altra Via Olympus ($170)

By Brian Metzler Available for purchase here When the maximally cushioned shoe category emerged a dozen years ago, the original shoes...

Shoe Review: Top Performance Trainers

By Brian Metzler Update your shoe quiver with a performance-oriented training shoe We’re in the middle of the fall race season, which...

Shoe Review: Saucony Triumph 20 ($160)

By Brian Metzler A long time ago in a running store not so far away, the Saucony Triumph was a premier neutral cushioned everyday...

Shoe Review: Atreyu The Base Trail ($115)

By Brian Metzler When it comes to running shoe brands, Atreyu is like a hot new alt-rock band on an indie record label. Their shoes are...

Happy Early Access Prime Day!

Remember these deals are limited to Amazon Prime members. If you're not already a Prime member, you can start a 30-day free trial and...

Tips on how to find the best pair of carbon-plated shoes for you

Not all super shoes are equal or remotely similar By Brian Metzler If you’re planning to run a race this fall, it makes sense to wear a...

New Trail Running Shoes for Fall and Tips on How to Find Yours

By Brian Metzler Picking your next trail running shoe is no easy task. Not quite as hard as running fast up that steep section of your...

Shoe Review: Brooks Launch 9 ($110)

By Brian Metzler Is it possible for a shoe with a $110 price tag to be a legitimate training shoe at a time when most competitors are in...

Shoe Review: New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer ($180)

By Brian Metzler Want to do something against the law that will feel so good you’ll want to do it over and over again? No, I’m not...