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− | The [ | + | The PureCadence is part way between a true minimalist shoe and the massively cushioned [[Minimax]] shoes. I found the PureConnect to have less cushioning than I expected given its weight. Of the three shoes I've tested in the Brook's Pure range, I think the PureCadence is the weakest. It has firmer foam on the inside of the heel (a medial post) that is intended to reduce pronation, but science has shown this to be ineffective. These "stability" features simply makes the shoe firmer than it needs to be, though this firmness breaks down fairly quickly. {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}} |
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=Characteristics= | =Characteristics= | ||
− | * {{H:WhyBuy}}. The PureCadence | + | * {{H:WhyBuy}}. The PureCadence might make a good shoe for someone looking to transition from a more traditional shoe, though the PureFlow is a better choice from the Brook's Pure range. The [[Saucony Kinvara]] is a better transitional shoe than either the PureCadence or PureFlow, as it's lighter and more softly cushioned. If you're not looking for a transition shoe, then the [[Hoka Clifton]] is lighter and much better cushioned, or the [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]] lot lighter and more softly cushioned. |
− | * {{H:cushioning}}. The PureCadence is | + | * {{H:cushioning}}. The PureCadence is reasonably cushioned, but the medial post makes the rear of the shoe far too firm out of the box. I was surprise how rapidly the midsole became softer; I don't expect foam to break down quite as quickly as that. Overall the PureCadence is a little on the firm side and I'd like to see more cushioning for this weight. |
− | * {{H:drop}}. The PureCadence has | + | * {{H:drop}}. The PureCadence has 5mm of drop when unloaded, but this drops quite a bit when you're wearing the shoe. |
− | * {{H:structure}}. | + | * {{H:structure}}. The PureCadence uses multiple densities of foam, with firmer foam on the inside of the heel (medial post). This is intended to reduce [[Pronation]], but these features don't actually reduce pronation significantly and are likely to cause problems. This is quite mild and once the foam had broken down, and I didn't find it interfered with my biomechanics at all. The midsole has some moderate grooves to improve flexibility. The area under the arch is slightly raised, which could put pressure on the arch and cause problems. (Arches are strong structures when loaded from above, but can be broken easily by pressure from below.) The Pure range of shoes includes a "Toe Flex" which is a thinning of the midsole at the front that Brooks claim "allows the big toe to function independently", though I couldn't nice any effect. The heels of the Pure shoes are more rounded than most traditional shoes, which is a good thing if you're a rear foot striker. |
− | * {{H:flexibility}}. The PureCadence is nicely flexible due to the midsole groves and the gaps in the outsole. | + | * {{H:flexibility}}. The PureCadence is nicely flexible due to the midsole groves and the gaps in the outsole. |
− | * {{H:outsole}}. The hard rubber outsole | + | * {{H:outsole}}. The hard rubber outsole covers the contact areas of the shoe, which improves longevity and grip, but adds to the weight. As you can see from the pictures, the outsole is in patches, which helps keep the shoe lighter and more flexible. This is because the harder rubber of an outsole is quite inflexible, so a continuous layer is not only heavier, but less flexible as well. The outsole rubber used here is a nice combination of hard wearing and grippy, and is fairly thick. Of course this is also the Achilles' heel of the shoe, as the outsole is probably part of the reason the shoe is quite heavy when compared with the [[Hoka Clifton]], or [[Saucony Virrata]]. |
* {{H:shape}}. The shoe of the shoe is closer to the human foot than many designs, but it's not quite right. It's like someone described the shape of a human foot to the designers, but they couldn't picture it. I'd recommend [[Shoe Dissection| cutting open the toe box for comfort]]. | * {{H:shape}}. The shoe of the shoe is closer to the human foot than many designs, but it's not quite right. It's like someone described the shape of a human foot to the designers, but they couldn't picture it. I'd recommend [[Shoe Dissection| cutting open the toe box for comfort]]. | ||
− | * {{H:upper}}. The upper is inflexible and | + | * {{H:upper}}. The upper is inflexible and a little more complex than I'd like, with a few seams. The seams did not cause me any problems, but I think they could be an issue for some runners. The ankle opening is well padded, but the rest is thin and breathes reasonably well. The PureCadence has Brooks' "Nav Band" which is an elasticated band over the middle of the shoe, going from where the upper meets the arch of the foot, over the top and down to the outside edge of the midsole. This elasticated band is intended to keep the shoe secure, but it just puts extra pressure on the top of the foot. I didn't like this band at all, but it's easy to cut it open where it crosses the tongue. Overall the shoe is slightly less comfortable than average. |
− | * {{H:tongue}}. The PureCadence has a tongue that is attached to the inside of the upper, with the outside free, a combination that I like. It keeps the tongue in place without the problems of a sock style upper. The tongue has a slight degree of soft padding which should be enough for most runners. | + | * {{H:tongue}}. The PureCadence has a tongue that is attached to the inside of the upper, with the outside free, a combination that I like. This is sometimes called a "burrito-wrapper tongue". It keeps the tongue in place without the problems of a sock style upper. The tongue has a slight degree of soft padding which should be enough for most runners. |
* {{H:lacing}}. The laces are bumpy, which helps them stay tied, but also makes it trickier to get the tension right when tying the shoe. The laces also have an asymmetric pattern, which I didn't find made any difference when compared with other shoes. | * {{H:lacing}}. The laces are bumpy, which helps them stay tied, but also makes it trickier to get the tension right when tying the shoe. The laces also have an asymmetric pattern, which I didn't find made any difference when compared with other shoes. | ||
* {{H:heelcounter}}. The heel counter is quite solid, with hard edges that might cause some people problems. | * {{H:heelcounter}}. The heel counter is quite solid, with hard edges that might cause some people problems. | ||
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=Comparisons= | =Comparisons= | ||
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition. | Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition. | ||
+ | ==PureCadence, PureConnect, & PureFlow== | ||
+ | The Brooks Pure range of shoes is intended to be more minimalist, but they're only minimal when compared to a traditional shoe like the Asics GT 2000. I would consider Pure shoes as in the "balanced" category that is part way between minimalist and the massively cushioned Minimax style of shoes. The Pure range all have some over engineering, with pointless features such as the "Nav Band" that puts extra pressure on the top of the foot. It seems that most shoe manufacturers feel the need to justify their prices with some type of gimmick rather than producing simple, effective shoes, which is a shame. To evaluate the three shoes, it's best to look at how they compare to the PureFlow, which is the middle ground. | ||
+ | * '''[[Brooks PureFlow| PureFlow]] and [[Brooks PureCadence| PureCadence]]'''. The PureCadence has a slightly thicker midsole than the PureFlow, but it's also a little firmer. The PureCadence also adds a Medial Post which makes the shoe a little firmer, but this breaks down remarkably quickly. | ||
+ | * '''[[Brooks PureFlow| PureFlow]] and [[Brooks PureConnect| PureConnect]]'''. The PureConnect has a little less cushioning than the PureFlow, though they are remarkably similar, even when wearing one on each foot. I did notice that the gaps in the midsole of the PureFlow do create a slightly uneven, "lumpy" feel underfoot. | ||
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+ | |[[File:Brooks-PureCadence-3-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks PureCadence 3 top]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Brooks-PureCadence-3-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks PureCadence 3 bottom]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Brooks-PureCadence-3-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks PureCadence 3 inside]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Brooks-PureCadence-3-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks PureCadence 3 outside]] | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | |[[File:Brooks-PureConnect-3-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks PureConnect 3 top]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Brooks-PureConnect-3-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks PureConnect 3 bottom]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Brooks-PureConnect-3-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks PureConnect 3 inside]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Brooks-PureConnect-3-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks PureConnect 3 outside]] | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | |[[File:Brooks-Pure-Flow-3-top.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks Pure Flow 3 top]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Brooks-Pure-Flow-3-bottom.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks Pure Flow 3 bottom]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Brooks-Pure-Flow-3-inside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks Pure Flow 3 inside]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Brooks-Pure-Flow-3-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks Pure Flow 3 outside]] | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | |} | ||
==PureCadence and Hoka Clifton== | ==PureCadence and Hoka Clifton== | ||
Comparing the PureCadence and the [[Hoka Clifton]], the Clifton wins out due to its lightness and cushioning. | Comparing the PureCadence and the [[Hoka Clifton]], the Clifton wins out due to its lightness and cushioning. | ||
* Similarities | * Similarities | ||
** {{H:shape}}. Neither has a good toe box. | ** {{H:shape}}. Neither has a good toe box. | ||
− | ** {{H:drop}}. | + | ** {{H:drop}}. Neither is zero-drop, though the softer cushioning of the Clifton makes the drop far less noticeable. |
+ | ** {{H:longevity}}. The extra outsole on the PureCadence improves longevity, but it's foam breaks down more quickly. | ||
* Advantage PureCadence | * Advantage PureCadence | ||
** {{H:flexibility}}. The PureCadence is a bit more flexible. | ** {{H:flexibility}}. The PureCadence is a bit more flexible. | ||
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** {{H:price}}. The PureCadence is cheaper. | ** {{H:price}}. The PureCadence is cheaper. | ||
** {{H:availability}}. The PureCadence is widely stocked. | ** {{H:availability}}. The PureCadence is widely stocked. | ||
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* Advantage Hoka Clifton | * Advantage Hoka Clifton | ||
** {{H:cushioning}}. The Clifton has far thicker, softer cushioning. | ** {{H:cushioning}}. The Clifton has far thicker, softer cushioning. |
Revision as of 07:34, 30 December 2014
The PureCadence is part way between a true minimalist shoe and the massively cushioned Minimax shoes. I found the PureConnect to have less cushioning than I expected given its weight. Of the three shoes I've tested in the Brook's Pure range, I think the PureCadence is the weakest. It has firmer foam on the inside of the heel (a medial post) that is intended to reduce pronation, but science has shown this to be ineffective. These "stability" features simply makes the shoe firmer than it needs to be, though this firmness breaks down fairly quickly. (I use The Science of Running Shoes as the basis of how I test running shoes and what you should look for in a running shoe.)
Contents
1 Characteristics
- Why you’d buy it. The PureCadence might make a good shoe for someone looking to transition from a more traditional shoe, though the PureFlow is a better choice from the Brook's Pure range. The Saucony Kinvara is a better transitional shoe than either the PureCadence or PureFlow, as it's lighter and more softly cushioned. If you're not looking for a transition shoe, then the Hoka Clifton is lighter and much better cushioned, or the Altra One2 lot lighter and more softly cushioned.
- Cushioning . The PureCadence is reasonably cushioned, but the medial post makes the rear of the shoe far too firm out of the box. I was surprise how rapidly the midsole became softer; I don't expect foam to break down quite as quickly as that. Overall the PureCadence is a little on the firm side and I'd like to see more cushioning for this weight.
- Drop. The PureCadence has 5mm of drop when unloaded, but this drops quite a bit when you're wearing the shoe.
- Structure. The PureCadence uses multiple densities of foam, with firmer foam on the inside of the heel (medial post). This is intended to reduce Pronation, but these features don't actually reduce pronation significantly and are likely to cause problems. This is quite mild and once the foam had broken down, and I didn't find it interfered with my biomechanics at all. The midsole has some moderate grooves to improve flexibility. The area under the arch is slightly raised, which could put pressure on the arch and cause problems. (Arches are strong structures when loaded from above, but can be broken easily by pressure from below.) The Pure range of shoes includes a "Toe Flex" which is a thinning of the midsole at the front that Brooks claim "allows the big toe to function independently", though I couldn't nice any effect. The heels of the Pure shoes are more rounded than most traditional shoes, which is a good thing if you're a rear foot striker.
- Flexibility. The PureCadence is nicely flexible due to the midsole groves and the gaps in the outsole.
- Outsole. The hard rubber outsole covers the contact areas of the shoe, which improves longevity and grip, but adds to the weight. As you can see from the pictures, the outsole is in patches, which helps keep the shoe lighter and more flexible. This is because the harder rubber of an outsole is quite inflexible, so a continuous layer is not only heavier, but less flexible as well. The outsole rubber used here is a nice combination of hard wearing and grippy, and is fairly thick. Of course this is also the Achilles' heel of the shoe, as the outsole is probably part of the reason the shoe is quite heavy when compared with the Hoka Clifton, or Saucony Virrata.
- Shape. The shoe of the shoe is closer to the human foot than many designs, but it's not quite right. It's like someone described the shape of a human foot to the designers, but they couldn't picture it. I'd recommend cutting open the toe box for comfort.
- Upper. The upper is inflexible and a little more complex than I'd like, with a few seams. The seams did not cause me any problems, but I think they could be an issue for some runners. The ankle opening is well padded, but the rest is thin and breathes reasonably well. The PureCadence has Brooks' "Nav Band" which is an elasticated band over the middle of the shoe, going from where the upper meets the arch of the foot, over the top and down to the outside edge of the midsole. This elasticated band is intended to keep the shoe secure, but it just puts extra pressure on the top of the foot. I didn't like this band at all, but it's easy to cut it open where it crosses the tongue. Overall the shoe is slightly less comfortable than average.
- Tongue. The PureCadence has a tongue that is attached to the inside of the upper, with the outside free, a combination that I like. This is sometimes called a "burrito-wrapper tongue". It keeps the tongue in place without the problems of a sock style upper. The tongue has a slight degree of soft padding which should be enough for most runners.
- Lacing. The laces are bumpy, which helps them stay tied, but also makes it trickier to get the tension right when tying the shoe. The laces also have an asymmetric pattern, which I didn't find made any difference when compared with other shoes.
- Heel Counter. The heel counter is quite solid, with hard edges that might cause some people problems.
This review was made possible by readers like you buying products via my links. I buy all the products I review through normal retail channels, which allows me to create unbiased reviews free from the influence of reciprocity, or the need to keep vendors happy. It also ensures I don't get "reviewer specials" that are better than the retail versions.
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2 Comparisons
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
2.1 PureCadence, PureConnect, & PureFlow
The Brooks Pure range of shoes is intended to be more minimalist, but they're only minimal when compared to a traditional shoe like the Asics GT 2000. I would consider Pure shoes as in the "balanced" category that is part way between minimalist and the massively cushioned Minimax style of shoes. The Pure range all have some over engineering, with pointless features such as the "Nav Band" that puts extra pressure on the top of the foot. It seems that most shoe manufacturers feel the need to justify their prices with some type of gimmick rather than producing simple, effective shoes, which is a shame. To evaluate the three shoes, it's best to look at how they compare to the PureFlow, which is the middle ground.
- PureFlow and PureCadence. The PureCadence has a slightly thicker midsole than the PureFlow, but it's also a little firmer. The PureCadence also adds a Medial Post which makes the shoe a little firmer, but this breaks down remarkably quickly.
- PureFlow and PureConnect. The PureConnect has a little less cushioning than the PureFlow, though they are remarkably similar, even when wearing one on each foot. I did notice that the gaps in the midsole of the PureFlow do create a slightly uneven, "lumpy" feel underfoot.
2.2 PureCadence and Hoka Clifton
Comparing the PureCadence and the Hoka Clifton, the Clifton wins out due to its lightness and cushioning.
- Similarities
- Shape. Neither has a good toe box.
- Drop. Neither is zero-drop, though the softer cushioning of the Clifton makes the drop far less noticeable.
- Longevity. The extra outsole on the PureCadence improves longevity, but it's foam breaks down more quickly.
- Advantage PureCadence
- Flexibility. The PureCadence is a bit more flexible.
- Grip. The PureCadence has slightly more grip.
- Price. The PureCadence is cheaper.
- Availability. The PureCadence is widely stocked.
- Advantage Hoka Clifton
- Cushioning . The Clifton has far thicker, softer cushioning.
- Weight. The Clifton is lighter.
- Trails. The Clifton has a little more protection on rocky trails.
2.3 PureCadence and Altra One2
Comparing the PureCadence and the Altra One2, the Altra wins on weight and cushioning, but the PureCadence will last longer:
- Advantage PureCadence
- Price. The PureCadence is cheaper, especially when longevity is considered.
- Grip. The PureCadence has more grip.
- Availability. The PureCadence is widely stocked.
- Trails. The PureCadence has more protection from rocks.
- Longevity. The PureCadence lasts longer.
- Advantage Altra One2
- Cushioning . The Altra is a lot more softly cushioned.
- Weight. The Altra is a lot lighter.
- Drop. The Altra is zero drop, the PureCadence has 4mm.
- Shape. The Altra has a much better toe box.
- Flexibility. The Altra is more flexible.
2.4 PureCadence and Saucony Virrata
Comparing the PureCadence and the Saucony Virrata:
- Similarities
- Shape. Neither has a good toe box.
- Availability. The both are reasonably easy to find.
- Advantage PureCadence
- Grip. The PureCadence has more grip.
- Longevity. The PureCadence lasts longer.
- Trails. The PureCadence has more protection from rocks.
- Cushioning . The PureCadence is more softly cushioned.
- Advantage Saucony Virrata
- Drop. The Virrata is zero-drop, the PureCadence is 4mm.
- Weight. The Virrata is a lot lighter.
- Price. The Virrata is a little cheaper.
- Flexibility. The Virrata is more flexible.
3 A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes
If you're looking for "the best of the best" running shoe, here are my top picks. Of course, the answer will depend a little on what you're looking for, so I have recommendations for various categories.
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For a more detailed on running shoes see the Recommendations for Best Running Shoes. This table lists the key attributes of What to Look for in Running Shoes. For more detailed information, on the shoes see detailed shoe comparison.
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Brand | Name | Rating | Recommended price |
Benefit | Weight (oz) |
Penalty (sec/mile) |
Forefoot Thickness |
Heel Thickness |
Loaded Drop mm |
Cushioning | Flexibility |
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Saucony Type A Review | Saucony | A/A7 | Recommended | $100 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 12.1 | 19 | 22 | 1 | 4.3 | 7 |
Saucony Type A6 Review | Saucony | A6 | Highly Recommended | $100 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 9.5 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 5.0 | 7 |
Saucony Type A8 Review | Saucony | A8 | Highly Recommended | $90 | 7.5 | 6.2 | 9.7 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 4.7 | 7 |
Adidas Adios Boost 2 Review | Adidas | Adios | Worth considering | $140 | 4.7 | 8.6 | 13.4 | 17 | 27 | 11 | 4.0 | 6 |
Hoka Bondi 5 Review | Hoka | Bondi | Recommended | $150 | 6.1 | 11.6 | 18.1 | 38 | 42 | 5 | 7.1 | 2 |
Hoka Clayton 2 Review | Hoka | Clayton2 | Highly Recommended | $150 | 9.1 | 8.3 | 12.9 | 23 | 28 | 1 | 7.5 | 5 |
Hoka Clifton 4 Review | Hoka | Clifton4 | Worth considering | $130 | 7.7 | 9.3 | 14.5 | 30 | 35 | 10 | 7.2 | 3 |
ON Cloudflash Review | On Cloud | Cloudflash | Worth considering | $180 | 4.4 | 8.3 | 14.6 | 19 | 26 | 7 | 3.7 | 6 |
On Cloudracer Review | On Cloud | Cloudracer | Worth considering | $130 | 5.7 | 8.2 | 12.8 | 19 | 27 | 5 | 4.7 | 7 |
ON Cloud X Review | On Cloud | CloudX | Not recommended | $140 | 4.5 | 8.3 | 16.3 | 21 | 27 | 7 | 3.8 | 7 |
Mizuno Wave Cruise Review | Mizuno | Cruise | Worth considering | $120 | 6.6 | 5.9 | 12.5 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 3.9 | 6 |
Newton Distance IV Review | Newton | Distance | Worth considering | $155 | 7.5 | 9.1 | 14.2 | 26 | 31 | 3 | 6.8 | 5 |
Asics Gel DS Racer 10 Review | Asics | DS Racer | Worth considering | $110 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 10.9 | 21 | 26 | 6 | 5.8 | 5 |
Altra Duo Review | Altra | Duo | Recommended | $130 | 6.0 | 8.4 | 13.1 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 5.0 | 5 |
Mizuno Wave Ekiden 8 Review | Mizuno | Ekiden | Worth considering | $115 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 14.6 | 13 | 18 | 6 | 3.2 | 8 |
Saucony Endorphin 2 Review | Saucony | Endorphin 2 | Worth considering | $115 | 8.0 | 5.1 | 9.6 | 15 | 13 | -1 | 4.1 | 8 |
Adidas Energy Boost Review | Adidas | Energy | Worth considering | $160 | 7.2 | 10.0 | 15.6 | 20 | 30 | 7 | 7.2 | 5 |
Altra Escalante Review | Altra | Escalante | Best of the Best | $130 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 13.5 | 28 | 25 | -1 | 7.9 | 6 |
Altra Escalante 1.5 Review | Altra | Escalante 1.5 | Best of the Best | $130 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 14.0 | 26 | 27 | -1 | 7.4 | 7 |
Saucony Fastwitch Review | Saucony | Fastwitch | Highly Recommended | $90 | 9.5 | 7.1 | 11.1 | 20 | 22 | 4 | 6.8 | 7 |
Topo Fli-Lyte 2 Review | Topo | Fli-Lyte2 | Highly Recommended | $100 | 6.7 | 9.1 | 14.2 | 24 | 26 | 3 | 6.1 | 5 |
Reebok Floatride Run Review | Reebok | Floatride | Worth considering | $150 | 7.7 | 9.6 | 14.9 | 28 | 34 | 10 | 7.4 | 5 |
Saucony Freedom Review | Saucony | Freedom | Recommended | $160 | 5.4 | 10.7 | 16.6 | 25 | 29 | 3 | 5.8 | 6 |
Skechers GORun 4 Review | Skechers | GORun | Not recommended | $100 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 11.7 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 4.5 | 7 |
Skechers GOrun Ultra 2 Review | Skechers | GRU | Worth considering | $90 | 7.5 | 10.0 | 15.6 | 28 | 34 | 8 | 7.5 | 4 |
Asics GT 2000 Review | Asics | GT 2000 | Not recommended | $120 | 4.8 | 11.2 | 17.4 | 28 | 35 | 5 | 5.4 | 2 |
New Balance Hanzo S Review | New Balance | Hanzo | Worth considering | $110 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 10.7 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 5.2 | 5 |
Hoka Hupana Review | Hoka | Hupana | Recommended | $115 | 6.1 | 8.9 | 13.9 | 31 | 36 | 7 | 5.4 | 4 |
Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7 Review | Asics | Hyper Speed | Highly Recommended | $75 | 10.9 | 6.3 | 9.8 | 22 | 26 | 5 | 6.8 | 6 |
Altra Instinct 4.0 Review | Altra | Instinct 4.0 | Worth considering | $120 | 6.0 | 9.8 | 15.3 | 29 | 25 | -1 | 5.9 | 5 |
Asics Tarther Kainos 3 Review | Asics | Kainos | Worth considering | $130 | 10.0 | 6.9 | 10.7 | 17 | 27 | 9 | 6.8 | 6 |
Altra King MT 1.5 Review | Altra | King MT | Recommended | $140 | 7.5 | 10.7 | 16.7 | 19 | 21 | 3 | 8.0 | 5 |
Saucony Kinvara 8 Review | Saucony | Kinvara 8 | Best of the Best | $110 | 9.3 | 8.6 | 13.4 | 26 | 31 | 3 | 8.0 | 5 |
Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Review | Altra | Lone Peak | Highly Recommended | $120 | 4.2 | 11.4 | 17.7 | 24 | 25 | 4 | 4.8 | 5 |
Nike Zoom Streak LT 3 Review | Nike | LT3 | Best of the Best | $80 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 8.4 | 16 | 21 | 5 | 5.3 | 7 |
Nike Zoom Streak LT 4 Review | Nike | LT4 | Recommended | $90 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 15 | 21 | 3 | 4.6 | 6 |
Nike LunarSpider R5 Review | Nike | LunarSpider | Recommended | $125 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 10.4 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 4.6 | 6 |
Hoka Mafate Speed Review | Hoka | Mafate | Best of the Best | $170 | 7.6 | 11.9 | 18.5 | 39 | 40 | 4 | 9.0 | 1 |
Pearl Izumi EM Road N0 v2 Review | Pearl | N0 | Highly Recommended | $100 | 7.9 | 6.5 | 10.1 | 14 | 20 | 4 | 5.2 | 8 |
Saucony Nomad Review | Saucony | Nomad | Worth considering | $110 | 4.3 | 10.5 | 17.2 | 25 | 27 | 2 | 4.5 | 4 |
Hoka Odyssey Review | Hoka | Odyssey | Highly Recommended | $130 | 8.5 | 9.4 | 14.6 | 37 | 45 | 5 | 8.0 | 3 |
Altra Olympus 2.5 Review | Altra | Olympus | Highly Recommended | $150 | 4.6 | 11.8 | 18.4 | 35 | 34 | 0 | 5.4 | 6 |
Altra One 3.0 Review | Altra | One | Recommended | $100 | 6.1 | 8.8 | 13.7 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 5.4 | 6 |
Altra Paradigm 4.0 Review | Altra | Paradigm | Highly Recommended | $150 | 5.3 | 11.0 | 17.1 | 28 | 30 | 5 | 5.8 | 8 |
Asics Piranha SP 5 Review | Asics | Piranha | Recommended | $100 | 10.1 | 4.2 | 6.5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 4.2 | 9 |
Brooks PureFlow 5 Review | Brooks | PureFlow | Worth considering | $110 | 6.0 | 9.7 | 15.1 | 26 | 29 | 5 | 5.8 | 8 |
Salming Race Review | Salming | Race | Worth considering | $130 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 10.1 | 16 | 19 | 4 | 4.5 | 6 |
Altra Escalante Racer Review | Altra | Racer | Highly Recommended | $140 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 11.8 | 24 | 26 | 6 | 5.0 | 8 |
New Balance RC1600 v2 Review | New Balance | RC1600 | Highly Recommended | $110 | 8.8 | 5.6 | 8.7 | 15 | 21 | 5 | 4.9 | 8 |
New Balance RC5000v2 Review | New Balance | RC5000v2 | Best of the Best | $125 | 14.2 | 4.0 | 6.2 | 13 | 21 | 6 | 5.7 | 7 |
Skechers GoRun Ride 3 Review | Skechers | Ride | Worth considering | $85 | 5.9 | 8.5 | 13.2 | 18 | 28 | 6 | 5.0 | 8 |
Nike RN Distance 2 Review | Nike | RNDist2 | Worth considering | $120 | 8.0 | 9.2 | 14.3 | 25 | 28 | 4 | 7.4 | 7 |
Inov-8 RoadXTreme 220 Review | Inov-8 | RXT-220 | Worth considering | $120 | 5.2 | 8.0 | 18.2 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 4.2 | 8 |
Salomon Sense Ride Review | Salomon | Sense | Worth considering | $120 | 8.5 | 10.0 | 15.6 | 26 | 29 | 6 | 8.5 | 0 |
Altra Solstice Review | Altra | Solstice | Highly Recommended | $90 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 12.5 | 23 | 25 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 |
Topo ST-2 Review | Topo | ST-2 | Highly Recommended | $90 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 11.4 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 |
Hoka Stinson Lite Review | Hoka | Stinson | Highly Recommended | $160 | 7.3 | 11.6 | 18.1 | 35 | 40 | 6 | 8.5 | 0 |
Altra Superior | Altra | Superior | Highly Recommended | $110 | 5.6 | 9.9 | 15.5 | 21 | 25 | -1 | 5.5 | 4 |
Adidas Takumi Sen 3 Review | Adidas | Takumi Sen 3 | Highly Recommended | $160 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 10.2 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 5.1 | 5 |
Topo Terraventure | Topo | Terraventure | Review Pending | $110 | 2.6 | 10.8 | 27.5 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 2.8 | 10 |
Altra Timp Review | Altra | Timp | Best of the Best | $130 | 3.7 | 11.6 | 18.1 | 30 | 31 | -1 | 4.3 | 6 |
Altra Torin 2.0 Review | Altra | Torin | Worth considering | $125 | 3.4 | 9.6 | 20.7 | 30 | 25 | 1 | 3.3 | 9 |
Altra Torin 3.5 Review | Altra | Torin 3.5 | Worth considering | $125 | 5.8 | 9.3 | 14.5 | 27 | 28 | 0 | 5.4 | 8 |
Hoka Tracer Review | Hoka | Tracer | Recommended | $130 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 11.5 | 21 | 24 | 2 | 5.3 | 5 |
Merrell Trail Glove 4 Review | Merrell | Trail Glove 4 | Best of the Best | $100 | 3.4 | 8.4 | 23.8 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 2.8 | 10 |
Topo Tribute Review | Topo | Tribute | Recommended | $100 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 11.4 | 20 | 18 | -1 | 4.3 | 6 |
Mizuno Wave Universe 5 Review | Mizuno | Universe | Highly Recommended | $125 | 10.7 | 3.1 | 10.6 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 3.3 | 9 |
Altra Vanish-R Review | Altra | Vanish-R | Recommended | $100 | 16.1 | 5.3 | 8.2 | 19 | 21 | 4 | 8.5 | 6 |
Merrell Vapor Glove 3 Review | Merrell | Vapor Glove 3 | Highly Recommended | $85 | 2.1 | 6.1 | 27.6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1.3 | 10 |
Nike Vaporfly 4% Review | Nike | Vaporfly | Best of the Best | $250 | 10.4 | 7.2 | 11.2 | 25 | 37 | 8 | 7.5 | 2 |
New Balance Vazee Pace Review | New Balance | Vazee Pace | Worth considering | $110 | 6.0 | 8.6 | 13.4 | 18 | 24 | 6 | 5.2 | 5 |
Asics TartherZeal 3 Review | Asics | Zeal | Worth considering | $140 | 10.9 | 6.3 | 9.8 | 17 | 27 | 9 | 6.8 | 6 |
Saucony Zealot 3 Review | Saucony | Zealot3 | Recommended | $130 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 14.8 | 29 | 32 | 4 | 8.5 | 6 |
Nike Zoom Fly Review | Nike | Zoom Fly | Worth considering | $150 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 13.5 | 29 | 36 | 8 | 7.2 | 3 |
It's not a running shoe, but I love the Hoka Tor Ultra hiking boot and I've tested the Altra Lone Peak Boot, the Hoka Tor Speed 2, and the Inov-8 Roclite 325 hiking boots
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