by Michael | Sep 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
When I took the Hoka Speedgoat 6 onto the muddy, rocky, unpredictable trails near Malibu, I expected a grippy shoe — the Speedgoat line has always delivered on traction. What surprised me this time wasn’t the grip, though. It was the responsiveness, the stability, and...
by Michael | Aug 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Tracksmith has officially brought back the Eliot Runner—just in time for fall. Although the shoe launched last year, the brand recently emailed customers announcing its return, suggesting it was previously out of stock. For runners who missed it the first time around,...
by Michael | Aug 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
There are shoes you test once and forget about… and then there are shoes you keep coming back to. The Craft Endurance 2 falls squarely into the second category for me. I reviewed this shoe months ago—before I posted consistently and before I really understood how to...
by Michael | Aug 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
When Hoka introduced the Skyflow this summer, the brand positioned it as a daily trainer built to blend comfort, support, and responsiveness—a balance that many shoes claim to strike but few truly achieve. I’ve spent the past month running in the Skyflow, logging more...
by Michael | Aug 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
When Brooks describes the Glycerin StealthFit GTS 21 as “super soft, supportive, and sleek,” I’ll admit I wasn’t sure what to expect. I received the shoe months ago for review, and although it wasn’t paid content, I pushed it to the back of my closet—mostly because...
by Michael | Jul 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
When Hoka first teased the Cielo X1 back in February at the Olympic Trials lounge in Orlando, I remember standing there, holding the shoe, staring at the layered carbon plate and those dramatic cutouts, trying to understand exactly what this shoe was meant to do. At...
by Michael | Jul 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
When it comes to running shoes, comfort and performance don’t always go hand-in-hand—but Hoka’s Skyward X has managed to strike a remarkable balance. Designed as an everyday trainer, the Skyward X prioritizes cushioning, stability, and a smooth ride, making it a...
by Michael | Jun 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
As someone who logs plenty of easy miles and recovery runs, I’m always on the lookout for a shoe that delivers comfort without compromise. Hoka calls the Bondi 8 their “ultra-cushion game changer,” and after spending months running in it—and even mowing the lawn in my...
by Michael | May 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
I test a lot of shoes—sometimes dozens in a single training block—but every now and then a model surprises me not because it’s flashy or groundbreaking, but because it quietly fits into the day-to-day rhythm of real training and real life. That’s exactly what happened...
