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The 10 Best Brooks Running Shoes

Article added October 30, 2019 Categories Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes, Shoes and Gear, Uncategorized

The only shoes Brooks makes are running shoes, and it’s damn good at it. Brooks is a 100-year-old company that has been making running shoes since 1977. In fact, it’s one of the few companies that produces only running shoes, and that allows it to be competitive with much larger brands. For proof, look no […]

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Nike have updated their Flyknit sports bra and here’s what we think

Article added October 21, 2019 Categories Essential Gear, Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes and Gear

Written By: JANE MCGUIRE

We’ve been running in it to find out more. A high-support running bra, featuring the Flyknit technology Nike use in their running shoes. It’s got a great deal of compression, so seems like it would best suited for runners with smaller breasts. Compared to other high-support bras on the market it’s compressive yet comfortable – […]

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Puma’s Speed Sutamina Is for the Propulsion-Hungry Runner

Article added October 18, 2019 Categories Essential Gear, Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes and Gear

Written By: AMANDA FURRER

The Sutamina isn’t for the injury-prone, but others will love its lightweight and über-soft midsole. The RW Takeaway: The Speed Sutamina is for the runner without a heavy instep, looking for a lightweight trainer with high energy return. A lightweight upper holds the foot securely, thanks to an effective lacing system Proplate in the midsole propels […]

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The Best Long Distance Running Shoes

Article added October 18, 2019 Categories Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes, Shoes and Gear

Written By: RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

We put all the miles on everything from lightweight trainers to the burly foam tanks that never seem to wear down. Here are our 2019 picks. High-mileage runners ask a lot of their shoes. You need something soft enough to cushion unforgiving pavement, firm enough to provide mile after mile of push-off, burly enough to take […]

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Light, Soft, Fast, the New Balance Fresh Foam Beacon V2 Does It All

Article added October 17, 2019 Categories Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes and Gear

The thick sole remains unchanged but tweaks to the upper improve the fit. The RW Takeaway: High mileage and competitive runners will love this soft, zippy trainer. Lightweight midsole is soft but not mushy. The upper fits a little loose and breathes well. Don’t sweat durability—the foam sole held up well in our testing. Price: $170 […]

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