The Brooks Caldera has become one of the most popular trail running franchises thanks to its cushioned responsive ride and grippy traction. The Caldera 6, released in 2022, upheld this legacy with the DNA Loft v3 midsole and aggressive Trailtac outsole. Now with the Caldera 7, Brooks has made key upgrades to outsole traction, upper … Read more
Nike is one of the biggest names in athletic footwear and their popular Flex Experience Run line comes with some key updates in the latest iteration. The Flex Experience Run 12 was launched in 2022 as a refreshed version of the trusted Flex Experience Run series, promising improved comfort, flexibility and lightweight cushioning. But how … Read more
The Mizuno Wave Rider and the Mizuno Wave Inspire are two of the most popular neutral and stability running shoes from Mizuno. The Wave Rider 27 and Wave Inspire 20 are the latest iterations of these two shoe lines. Both shoes use Mizuno’s signature Wave plate technology in the midsole to provide a smooth and … Read more
The Brooks Ghost 15 and New Balance 880v14 represent two of the flagship neutral cushioned trainers from their respective brands, appealing to high mileage runners who want a comfortable yet durable daily rider. The Ghost 15 delivers the DNA LOFT cushioned ride Brooks is known for along with a smooth, accommodating fit. While both shoes … Read more
The Brooks Caldera 7 and Cascadia 17 represent two of the most popular trail running shoes from Brooks, but they differ in their design and ideal usage. The Caldera 7 delivers an ultra-cushioned yet flexible ride for comfortable long miles, making it best for easier terrain, while the Cascadia 17 provides a protective, stable and … Read more
The Altra Lone Peak is Altra’s flagship lightweight trail running shoe, now reached its 6th iteration since originally releasing. Both the Lone Peak 5 and Lone Peak 6 incorporate Altra’s signature wide FootShape toe box allowing full toe splay and relaxation for lower fatigue on long distance trail runs. They also utilize a zero drop … Read more
The Altra Timp 5 and the Altra Lone Peak 8 are two of the most popular trail running shoe models from Altra in 2024. As new iterations in Altra’s long-running Timp and Lone Peak lines, both shoes feature updates and improvements over previous versions, while maintaining the core design features that fans have come to … Read more
The Nike AlphaFly 2 and Vaporfly 3 represent two of Nike’s top racing shoes featuring the latest marathon technologies. Both incorporate a stiff carbon fiber plate to propel runners forward using record-breaking ZoomX foam. As updates to prior versions, they aim to provide an even lighter, bouncier and stable platform for race day and marathon … Read more
If you’re a trail runner searching for a lightweight, responsive shoe that can tackle varied terrains, both the Brooks Catamount 2 and 3 deserve your consideration. These all-purpose trail shoes provide grip, protection and versatility to take on dirt paths, forested trails, gravel or light technical terrain. In this in-depth comparison, we’ll analyze the key … Read more
The New Balance 880v12 and 880v13 are two of the company’s most popular neutral cushioned trainers designed to go the distance in comfort. As daily workhorse running shoes, they need to support a wide variety of paces and distances while providing a smooth, stable ride mile after mile. The 880 series has long been a … Read more