Branded Shoes, The RW Takeaway: borrowing Flash DNA from Hyperion Tempo, Brooks’ fastest shoe is now softer and has more recovery. The eyebrows went up when we saw Brooks-sponsored runners buzzing from onlookers at the Atlanta Marathon Olympics. The top of the shoes was the same as the Hyperion Elite – a snap of silver[…]
Let’s be fair: Elite 1 is no longer Brooks’ fastest shoe Continue ReadingBrooks 3 Muscular Levitate provides the elastic recovery we aspire to
The RW Takeaway: Levitate 3 is for runners looking for a more robust and inflatable trainer with a solid midsole. DNA Amp midsole for high recovery Cushioning is solid, especially on the heel Heavier than Levitated 2 Levitate 3 forced us to define the road and the track from the beginning with its elastic and[…]
Brooks 3 Muscular Levitate provides the elastic recovery we aspire to Continue ReadingLoad forward in a Cushier boiler
Takeaway RW: Caldera 4 has a thicker midsole and sole for greater cushioning and cushioning without adding additional bulk. Refined and comfortable BioMoGo DNA midsole Mudguard and tip offer protection The TrailTack sole has excellent grip on slippery rocks The Caldera is the solitary trail running shoe of the Brooks power line, yet it bears[…]
Load forward in a Cushier boiler Continue ReadingThis titan of a trail shoe is ultra soft and protects your feet on winding terrain
The RW Takeaway: The indomitable Olympus 3.5 crushes and scratches every obstacle on the track. Accessory gaiter for optional extra protection Vibram Megagrip outsole with Altra TrailClaw motif for traction Ample toe space helps prevent black nails Olympus is a complete shoe, at least that’s what I thought the first time I saw it. However,[…]
This titan of a trail shoe is ultra soft and protects your feet on winding terrain Continue ReadingRunning is better when you hit more trails
Branded Shoes, After traveling through darkness on the later stages of the Leadville Trail 100 in August, Magdalena Boulet finally began to see some light as she neared the end. There, waiting for her, she saw the last gesture of support: her husband, Richie Boulet, and her son, Owen, holding the finish line ribbon after[…]
Running is better when you hit more trails Continue ReadingSpeedgoat 4 is a soft device that makes it ideal for ultra running
The RW Takeaway: The comfortable Speedgoat 4 is tenacious on technical trails and is designed to cover hundreds of kilometers (all at once). Upgraded mesh upper offers more breathability and better drainage Vibram MegaGrip outsole and 5 mm loops provide superior traction The somewhat heavy shoe showed moderate energy return in laboratory tests Last year,[…]
Speedgoat 4 is a soft device that makes it ideal for ultra running Continue ReadingCaldera 4 has a thicker midsole and sole for greater connection and cushioning without adding extra volume.
Branded Shoes, The Caldera is the lonely trail shoe on the Brooks power line, but it bears little resemblance to its cousins ??to street shoes, except for its sole purpose: to provide high energy returns in its run. Instead of DNA Amp – the dense polyurethane foam in the midsole surrounded by TPU – the[…]
Caldera 4 has a thicker midsole and sole for greater connection and cushioning without adding extra volume. Continue ReadingGain altitude when Altra’s lonely peak bites the winding trails
The RW Takeaway: The Altra Lone Peak 4.5 is a lightweight and slightly firm shoe, ideal for trail running. New laces system for a secure fit The lightweight rock plate in the midsole serves as a protective cushion Big finger to allow fingers to open and avoid blisters and black nails Branded Shoes, This point[…]
Gain altitude when Altra’s lonely peak bites the winding trails Continue ReadingSalomon’s most famous trail shoe gets tougher in Sense Ride 3
The RW Takeaway: Sense Ride 3 offers the best performance for daily runs and long distance races on steep, rocky or steep slopes where protection and grip take precedence over reaching maximum speed. Branded Shoes Two layers of cushioning protect and absorb shocks, but still offer a solid and rigid ride. The deep fins treat[…]
Salomon’s most famous trail shoe gets tougher in Sense Ride 3 Continue ReadingThe 14 best trail running shoes Part 3
THE BEST FOR UNIFORM LAND Sportiva Bushido II Branded Shoes, This trail crusher crusher provides plenty of structure and support for a responsive platform. But the outsole is what we like the most: the sticky, aggressive fins delimit the perimeter and bottom of the shoe, making it easy to virtually grip rough terrain. We also[…]
The 14 best trail running shoes Part 3 Continue Reading