by Michael | Mar 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Brooks Glycerin Max arrives with a bold claim: maximum cushioning designed to redefine comfort on daily miles. As someone who spends a lot of time in running shoes—testing them, rotating them, and inevitably overanalyzing them—I was curious to see how this model...
by Michael | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Bondi line has been around long enough to earn its reputation as Hoka’s plush, reliable, no-nonsense workhorse. But with the Bondi 9, Hoka claims to be taking a significant step forward. After logging miles in both the Bondi 8 and Bondi 9—and wearing them for...
by Michael | Jan 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
When it comes to high-cushion long-run trainers, Mizuno has been quietly innovating. The Mizuno Neo Zen, also known as Mystery Shoe #1, is designed for runners who want a comfortable, responsive, and versatile shoe that can handle everything from slow recovery runs to...
by Michael | Oct 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Nike Pegasus is a shoe many runners have grown up with—myself included—and the Pegasus 41 continues that long legacy with a blend of familiarity and modernization. As someone who tests a lot of shoes for my podcast and YouTube channel, I always approach a new...
by Michael | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Nike calls the Invincible 3 “their most comfortable everyday ride,” and as someone who reviews shoes weekly and spends way too much time rotating through trainers, I couldn’t resist diving into what makes this model so unique. The Invincible line has always been...
by Michael | Oct 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Nike calls the Pegasus Plus an “energized everyday ride,” and after logging miles in it—from easy runs to strides—I understand why. As someone who lives in Florida, hosts a weekly running podcast, and tests a wide range of shoes on my YouTube channel, I’m always...
by Michael | Oct 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
ASICS calls the GlideRide Max a “long-run cruiser,” a shoe designed to make miles feel smoother and more consistent. After buying it with my own money (no sponsorships here) and testing it in the Florida heat, I definitely have thoughts—some expected, some not at...
by Michael | Sep 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’re chasing a new personal best—or just love feeling fast underfoot—the Brooks Hyperion Elite is a racing shoe designed to make your legs feel lighter and your stride snappier. I got my hands on this shoe almost a year ago, and after months of testing, it’s...
by Michael | Sep 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
When New Balance says a shoe delivers “comfort every step of the way,” I’m immediately curious — because marathon training has a way of exposing any shoe that doesn’t deliver. So today, we’re diving into the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 — a shoe New...
by Michael | Sep 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever wished your daily trainer had just a little more spark, the Hoka Mach X 2 might be the shoe you’ve been waiting for. Hoka calls it a “propulsive speed-training partner,” and after putting 30–40 miles into it, I can definitely say it toes the line...
