Shoes and Gear

The Adidas Ultraboost PB is an Ultraboost, but lighter and faster

Written By: KERRY MCCARTHY

A bit lighter, a bit faster, but not drastically different. Weight: 307g (M) 247g (W) Heel-To-Toe-Drop: 10mm Type: Road Price: $260 RW summary ‘Ultraboost, but lighter and faster.’ New mesh upper Sleeker, trimmer shape 20% more Boost foam in midsole although this is not very noticeable A bit of a luxury launch – if you […]

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Nike’s Joyride Dual Run Brings Novel Cushioning at an Affordable Price

Article added July 1, 2020 Categories Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes, Shoes and Gear, Uncategorized

Written By: JEFF DENGATE

Small beads in a heel pocket compress with each foot strike. The RW Takeaway: An exciting new cushioning concept boosts heel comfort for new runners. Novel cushioning made from beads feels soft on landing. A foam forefoot delivers a more traditional experience at toe-off. The upper is too narrow in the forefoot. BUY NOW Price: $190 […]

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First Look: Saucony Endorphin pro

Article added June 22, 2020 Categories Featured News, Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes, Shoes and Gear

Written By: AMANDA FURRER

Marathons May Be Canceled But We Can’t Resist Running in the Endorphin Pro. Whenever road racing officially restarts, you can bet some of us will be toeing the line in this Saucony shoe. The RW Takeaway: The Endorphin Pro has the usual traits of today’s racing shoes, namely Pebax and a carbon-fiber plate. Add in Saucony’s […]

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What are the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% like to run in?

Article added June 16, 2020 Categories Featured Columns, Featured Shoes and Gear, News, Shoes and Gear, Uncategorized

Written By: JANE MCGUIRE

Ahead of the launch of the Alphafly, here’s our first thoughts. Weight: 210g (Women’s size 10) Offset: 4mm (Forefoot: 35mm, Heel: 39mm) Type: Road BUY NOW If you’re desperate to get your hands on a pair of the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next%, we have good news – they’ll be coming soon. The shoes that […]

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The Lululemon Fast and Free shorts are a game-changer for summer running

Article added June 15, 2020 Categories Essential Gear, Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes and Gear

Written By: JANE MCGUIRE

There’s even a pocket for your iPhone. With a barely-there feel, these Lululemon cycling-style shorts don’t ride up or down when you run, prevent chafing and have enough pockets to hold just about everything, meaning you can leave your running belt at home. There’s two side pockets on the legs for your iPhone and running gels. The […]

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