The Brooks Launch 5 is a shoe whose features work best for neutral runners. The shoe features ample cushioning in multiple places throughout its design which allows it to really function for those who require that extra bit of comfort. Initially released a few years ago, the Launch line by Brooks is ...

The New Balance Minimus 40 is a shoe that handles exceptionally well on both a variety of surfaces and during several different activities. For this very reason, the Minimus 40 is considered one of the best recent additions to the cross fit category of shoes. Sporting a highly athletic design as well...

The New Balance Fresh-Foam Lazr is a shoe with a design that strays drastically away from that which New Balance typically designs. The features of their shoes are in place to provide optimal comfort for wearers as well as over-the-edge transitions that don’t ever really stop. The materials in the La...

Since Ryan and Adam Golston founded Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) in 2010, it has been their desire to produce athletic shoes which exemplify the marriage between performance and style.  The APL Techloom Pro is another product of that vision.  TechLoom Pro is APL’s first knitted running shoe and fea...

Since the inception of the Nano series in 2010, Reebok has diligently worked closely with the CrossFit community in an effort to build the best CrossFit shoe. The series has grown to be very reputable and dependable. This time, however, it appears that Reebok has outdone themselves and have definitel...

On originated in Swiss and is renown for producing revolutionary running shoes with excitement as the main focus. The On Cloud series started in 1914 with an innovative technology which gave the world the lightest, fully cushioned running shoe known to mankind. Since then the vision has evolved into ...

First, there was the AlphaBounce but now, there’s the AlphaBounce Beyond. This shoe is designed for those who’re seeking optimum levels of traction and durability while they are out on a court either training or in a game. These HIIT shoes differ from that of the original in many ways; ways that will...

Many have had great difficulty finding either a training or CrossFit shoe that could meet their needs. Whether it be that the shoe has too little cushioning for heavy-duty training or is actually too soft to be used for an adequate training period, many shoes just don’t have what it takes. Eventually...

Adidas hit the shoe market hard with their release of the CrazyTrain Elite. This shoe packs in just about everything someone who is serious about training could need. Not only is it a stylish training shoe, but the revolutionary material that comprises each part of the product makes the CrazyTrain El...

Have you ever placed your foot in a shoe (made by Nike) that has a feel that could rival any of the best lifestyle running shoes that are on the market? If so, did the look of the shoe also say that it would stand out at any meet that you went to? The Nike Epic React Flyknit is a shoe that is made to...

The Teva Arrowood WP is one of those shoes that you may look at in the store and probably not even consider to be a viable option for trekking through rigorous terrains. Despite their looks, these shoes are a pair that most definitely give the wearer what they’d need in order to outperform any ...

Okay, so if you’re looking for a shoe that is designed specifically for use on a volleyball court look no further than the Adidas Crazyflight X. This shoe has features specifically designed to give the wearer a crazy level of comfort for the heel of their foot as well as cushioning that accentuates e...

The Asics Roadhawk is designed in such a way as to ensure that the wearer of the shoe has both speed and versatility in their runs. The material that makes up the shoe is designed to ensure that the wearer has a responsive overall ride and doesn’t have to worry about a feeling of instability while th...

The Brooks Adrenaline GTS line of shoes has been a hit since they put their first model of premium stability running shoes on the market. The most recent model, Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17, has a few upgrades and is noticeably set apart from the others. They provide a softer underfoot and a secure feel ...

Brooks does a great job of creating high-end shoes that have a low-end cost. The Brooks Revel has all of the things that runners nowadays look for in a shoe; it’s stylish, lightweight, and is durable enough to really be able to handle the terrain that it is used to run on with no problem. It se...

The design of the New Balance 1260 V7 has changed quite a bit from that of the previous models. The materials used in both the upper and the sole unit of the shoe have changed drastically and now have quite a bit of quality placed into the mix. The shoe still works to provide wearers with what they n...

A shoe that has ample cushioning for all parts of the foot, the Gel Contend 3 merely is where it’s at. This shoe is the third iteration of the Contend series and thus, has several improvements over the previous models; of these improvements, the most important is the improved cushioning found t...

New Balance has come out with a running shoe that closely resembles the likes of the famous lifestyle shoes that are on the market right now. From the style of the sole unit to the blend of the upper, this shoe has one of the features that make these shoes unique; comfort. When New Balance created th...

Alright, so if you haven’t heard, Nike introduced a stellar running shoe that goes by the name of Nike Zoom Fly. The Shoe has an extremely lightweight feel, is made of decent quality materials that allow it to give the wearer what they need in order to really have a comfortable ride. The shoe l...

The Cohesion 10 by Saucony is a shoe that may not be for everybody, but not for the reasons that one would think. The shoe features a few rather amazing technologies and provides the wearer with what they would need to really enjoy their run. The technology provided by this model does a rather great ...

Another brand that many don’t know about (and for good reason) is Inov-8. They make rather high-quality running shoes but, due to the fact that many of them can’t be found in the general places that gear is purchased in, it is rather difficult to find a pair of their shoes. The Inov-8 Roc...

Hoka One One makes phenomenal shoes; they have an amazing bounce and allow the wearer to do everything that they need to with respect to their transition. The design of the shoe is one that gives the wearer everything that is needed in terms of support; the cushioning incorporated into the desig...

The Brooks Transcend 5 is the new generation of the well-loved Brooks Transcend. This model has various improvements over the previous model and continues to provide a sense of stability that is well above that provided by other models of shoe. The style of the midsole and the placement of the cushio...

The 10th iteration of the Nike Zoom Lebron Soldier is out and it is aptly titled the Nike Zoom Lebron Soldier 10. The shoe comes with a new and improved laceless design that really allows it to provide the wearer’s with a new feel while in the shoe; seriously, a laceless design is one that is complet...

The Adidas Gazelle is one of Adidas original creations. The shoe has most of the things that one can ask for in terms of style; it’s sleek, comes in a variety of colorways, and has been worn in some rather elaborate outfits by some of the worlds outgoing artists. On top of that, the shoe gives wearer...

For all intents and purposes, the Speedgoat has changed their design a bit to incorporate more comfort providing features for the wearer. The upper of the shoe has a new design that is slightly more stylish and sleek looking; the design is a bit wider also so that the foot of the wearer isn’t o...

We haven’t seen a pair of Reebok running shoes in a while, have we? Reebok has drifted rather far away from the running shoe game in the last few years but, have slowly been inching their way back into the fold. The release of the Reebok Harmony Road is their way of saying “okay, we’re back”. The har...

A trail shoe from New Balance? The New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi v2 is a trail shoe of New Balance’s design that gives wearers everything and more that they may need to really go all out on trails without opening them up to the danger of injuring themselves. All of the functionality of a trail sh...

Merrell designs shoes that are meant to be worn on trail terrains, that’s just a fact. Their shoes usually feature designs that enable them to really “feel” the trail underneath their feet. They generally feature outsoles made from Vibram rubber and an upper that provides their fore...

The Salomon Sense Ride is one of those trail shoes that provide runners with stability and grip while also allowing them to have a bit of flair in their shoe wear. The shoe is classified as one of those “quiver killers”, which simply means that the shoe can serve all the functions that a ...

Somehow comfort and style merged together in the form of a shoe. Their new form has elegant curves, a plush look but leaves something to be desired in terms of ride quality. With that, say hello to the Saucony Kineta Relay. This shoe has all of the aspects that make a shoe function at a level above t...

Newton designed a rather basic looking shoe that can be worn by anyone; especially by those who require a lightweight, flexible shoe that will provide a decent level of support for those neutral runners. The design of this shoe allows runners to really go all out while in use; it has none of the over...

The Nike Lunar Skyelux has all of the features necessary to make a shoe an extremely comfortable running shoe. The sole unit of the shoe features Nike’s Lunarlon foam cushioning material which works to provide the wearer of the shoe with a decent level of comfort and rebound while in use. The u...

Have you ever heard of the Merrell Trail Glove? If so, then you will probably enjoy the newer iteration of the shoe, the Merrell Pace Glove 3. This shoe has all of the features that were seen in its counterpart, all while being a bit lighter and even more flexible. The design of the shoe itself is ra...

For a basketball shoe to serve its function it requires two things to be provided in abundance; grip and support. The Nike Zoom Ascention serves all of these functions and more due to the phenomenal design that Nike fitted the shoe with. The shoe features an aesthetically pleasing design and all of t...

Puma recently got into the habit of creating highly durable and functional shoes; the Puma Ignite Ultimate is a testament to this. The design of the Ignite is one that lasts for an incredibly long time; the upper of the shoe and the sole unit of the shoe both work in tandem to provide the wearer with...

The Type A6 runner is Saucony’s attempt at creating a lightweight and breathable running shoe. The design of the shoe is one that incorporates various materials that allow for a high range of motion as well as a decent level of flexibility. The lightweight design and flexibility combined to all...

Altra is known for providing runners with extremely high-quality running shoes. They incorporate various unique qualities into their shoes that translate into enhanced-use for the wearer of the shoe. Their shoes incorporate the zero-drop technology as well as their enhanced gripping technologies and ...

Asics sought to provide consumers with a reasonably-priced, comfort-fitting, sturdy shoe in the design of the Asics Gel Exalt 3. The shoe features various technologies that allow it to provide wearers with a decent and overall comfortable feel. The shoe has a design that allows it to last for extende...

The Asics Gel Foundation 12 was designed to provide wearers with increased performance and stability while the shoe is in use. The shoe incorporates a few of Asics’s leading technologies that work to give the wear of the shoe all these improvements; the shoe has a SPEVA midsole and Asics Duomax suppo...

The Nike Free RN Distance 2 is the new improved version of the well-loved original Nike Free RN Distance. This shoe features a minimal sole unit for improved flexibility and grip as well; the sole unit on this shoe is now just a single piece of material rather than a combination of rubber and foam ma...

The follow-up to the previous Air Zoom Odyssey, the Nike Air Zoom Odyssey 2 features various technologies that improve upon the experience received by the wearer of the shoe. The sole unit of Nike Air Zoom Odyssey 2 has added cushioning that enables the shoe to provide a high level of comfort to the ...

Adidas has designed multiple shoes that function relatively well on trail terrains; the one that is always mentioned at the top of these trail shoes is the Adidas Tracerocker. This shoe was designed to provide the wearer of the shoe with high levels of functionality as well as comfort. The materials ...

If you are looking for a shoe that provides extreme levels of grip as well as versatility in the weather conditions that it can be worn in, look no further than the Under Armour Fat Tire GTX. The shoe functions extremely well as a trail shoe due to the extremely unorthodox use of Michelin rubber on t...

The first thing that must be mentioned about the Adidas Adistar Boost ESM is that the shoe provides the wearer with extreme levels of comfort due to the various features of the shoe. The addition of the Boost material in the sole unit of the shoe increases the comfort level achieved tremendously and ...

The Brooks PureFlow 5 is designed to provide the wearer with a natural feeling ride and utterly smooth transitions. The shoe features ample amounts of cushioning and traction on the outsole that is more than enough to fit the needs of the wearer. The most impactful feature of the shoe is the use of a...

The Asics Gel Pulse 8 was designed to ensure that wearers of the shoe have everything that they need in both the way of comfort and support. The heel of the shoe is chock-full of cushioning and enables the wearer of the shoe to have a natural-feeling ride during their use of the shoe. The upper porti...

Looking for a vibrant, comfortable shoe to run in? Looking for one that provides the lightweight effects that various shoes nowadays are simply missing? Look no further than the Skechers GoRun 5; with its relatively non-existent drop and natural feel, the shoe is designed for those who are looking to...

When trail shoes are being thought of, one usually looks no further than Adidas and the other popular brands of shoes. One shoe that needs to be mentioned when trail shoes are thought of though is the La Sportiva Mutant. To put it simply, this shoe is a beast. It is extremely versatile and provides t...

The Adidas Energy Boost 3 provides runners with a solid running shoe with a ton of support. In this shoe, Adidas has done their best to provide the wearer with all that they need in terms of cushioning and support. The best thing about the shoe is the full-length Boost midsole that is featured on the...

If you’re looking for amazing, budget-friendly running shoes, the Puma Carson Runner gets the job done. The shoe provides a high level of comfort and despite the price, has a moderate level of longevity. In terms of running shoes, Puma has been doing a fairly decent job of creating and pumping them o...

Okay, well if you’re looking for a running shoe that has both a sleek design and longevity, look no further than the Merrell trail glove’s 4th iteration. The shoe works extremely well on a variety of terrains and due to the lightweight design and the materials used throughout. The design of the shoe ...

If you’re looking for a shoe with a bit of personality, look no further than the Asics Gel Noosa. The shoe, having gotten its name from the Noosa Triathlon, sports vibrant, bold colors. The materials used throughout the shoe’s design provides the wearer with a high level of comfort as wel...

When runners are looking for a durable and comfortable shoe to use for their jogs, most fail to look further than the Energy Cloud by Adidas. Equipped with various technologies that allow the shoe to stay form fitting and comfortable during use, the Adidas Energy provides the wearer of the shoe with ...

The Puma Ignite EvoKnit is designed to provide the wearer of the shoe with a high level of versatility and comfort during use. Puma has done their best to give the shoe a variety of technology to provide the shoe with a high level of functionality. The shoe itself features Puma’s EvoKnit upper, a mat...

The Brooks Cascadia 12 is the 12th model of an extremely popular line trail of shoes. This design features relatively few changes, at least on the outside. Brooks decided to equip the shoe with a bit more in terms of cushioning and has also given the shoe a decent bit more tread on the outsole unit. ...

The Nike Air Max family of shoes is continually growing, offering its wearers fantastic comfort, functionality and style. They are a very popular range and the Nike Air Max Thea is no exception. The Nike Air Max Thea is a unique offering from the range, that has been specifically designed for women. ...

As with many other popular classics from the Adidas range, the Adidas Climacool has recently been relaunched. The Climacool was originally released in 2002, and this relaunched version, known as the Adidas Climacool 02.17, maintains many of the original features and design, giving it a popular retro ...

The Under Armour SpeedForm Gemini 3 features a relatively modern design and features due to the utter “green-ness” of the creators in the shoe market. The shoe is lightweight, durable and has a nice level of flex to it considering the materials used. Overall, the shoe is well-built and designed, givi...

The Reebok Floatride 6000 features a minimalist design that optimizes both the runner's range of motion and comfort while the shoe is in use. The shoe features a mesh upper with a cage, whose purpose is to improve the stability of the shoe overall. The design of the upper is what Reebok has decided t...

In regard to running shoes, the Nike Air Presto is one of the lightest ones out there. The shoe features a sleek design with very little in the way of upper layering besides the plastic covering for the forefoot of the shoe. The Nike Air Presto features a sole unit fashioned from a single layer of EV...

If you’re looking for a shoe to run long-distances in, the Saucony Shadow 6000 is the shoe for you. The shoe features a sole unit that provides ample cushioning for the heel of the wearer. Saucony has also designed the shoe to be worn in a variety of environments because of the breathable upper...

The Adidas Terrex Swift R GTX is the mother of all trail shoes. The shoe features material which enables it to provide a much higher level of flexibility than that provided by other shoes while also delivering a high level of traction. On top of these things, the shoe features a waterproof upper whic...

The Brooks Ghost 9 holds several improvements over the previously released Ghost 8. The shoe features a thinner sole unit, a mesh upper, and tread on the sole which gives it a decent level of grip. The design of the overall shoe has remained the same except for a few minor things, at least aesthetica...

The beloved Adidas Ultraboost has come back in a new redesign that see it paired with Parley for a more eco-friendly shoe option. The shoe, bieng designed by both Adidas and Parley is the result of their A.I.R.  initiative strategy, which is to basically, turn plastic into shoes. The redesigned Ultra...

When it comes to trail running shoes the Salomon XA Pro 3D goes above and beyond by filling all of their basic needs and then some. The shoe features an extra thick sole unit, which, when used on the trails that it is designed for doesn’t take away from anything. The shoe, being designed for trails, ...

The Nike Zoom Victory is one of the most popular track shoes out for a variety of reasons. These shoes have been featured at a variety of popular events, the most popular one being at the Olympics. In order for the shoe to function as an effective track shoe, it must have a few necessary features; it...

The Nike Tanjun was first released in 2015 and has since proven to be a highly popular addition to the Nike range. It is a stylish low-top trainer which takes inspiration from the design of the Nike Roshe. The Japanese word Tanjun translates to "simplicity" and this is exactly what the Nike Tanjun tr...

The Asics GT 2000 4 is Asics blow to the Nike line of running shoes. The shoe features a plethora of advancements over the previous model of the shoe; things such as being lightweight, overly comfortable, and form fitting are just a few. One of the key things to note about this model of Asics shoe is...

The Saucony Triumph ISO was designed with the active wearer’s foot in mind. The shoe features Saucony’s isofit upper material and several other materials in the sole of the shoe. The main technology in the sole that improves the ride of the shoe would be Saucony's addition of their everun material. T...

The Nike Air Max 2017 retains the Nike Air Max’s comfortable and durable style while also featuring several upgrades. The main upgrades would be the enhanced sole unit and the added cushioning to the upper of the shoe.  Although the shoe is no longer considered to be in the upper tier of r...

The Adidas Zx flux features several material updates that enable it to have improved functionality and flexibility. The shoe features a seamless mesh upper which enables the shoe to conform to the user’s movements and provides very few restrictions to the users’ natural curves of the foot. The shoe a...

The Ravenna 7 is the updated model of Brooks line of marathon and half marathon running shoes. The shoe itself features several updates from the previous model of the shoe. The overall design of the shoe has remained the same, but it delivers a higher level of comfort, speed, and grip than that of th...

Shoes in the Fresh Foam Zante line by New Balance are known for being extremely lightweight and for the comfort that they provide. The V3 features several technology updates, mainly in the upper and the mid sole of the shoe. The shoe features a surprisingly complex outsole that has been given a hexag...

The Asics DynaFlyte is Asics model of a shoe that balances both the need for a lightweight shoe and a a shoe with a decent amount of comfort. Released in July 2016, the shoe holds several technologies that improve the overall experience of the shoe. These technologies range from the foam that makes u...

The Adidas UltraBoost 3.0 features several technologies which enhance the shoe’s overall ride and aesthetic appeal. The shoe having been released in December of 2015 is Adidas attempt at creating the ultimate road shoe.  Adidas Ultra boost includes Adidas’ most sought-after boost mat...

The Asics Gel Lyte III is one of the most well loved offerings from the Asics range of running shoes. It first hit the shelves in the early 90s and was such a hit, that it has been re-released for a second time. With its retro design and classic shape, this is a highly stylish running trainer. Howeve...

The Adidas AlphaBounce was initially designed to be used as running shoes. But, the multitude of technologies that were placed inside of it and the design of the overall shoe make it great for various other activities. On top of this, the shoe can be worn just for the sake of being worn, mainly becau...

By simply looking at the Nike Air Zoom all-out Fly knit, one can tell that Nike was aiming to provide the users with a comfortable semi-supportive shoe, with the exception of its lightweight flyknit upper. The Nike Air Zoom All-Out Fly knit was given its name because of the minor weight and the flexi...

The end of 2017 ushered in the release of the coveted Nike Air More Uptempo basketball shoes , which is essentially a modernized version of the original shoe released in the 1990s. It functions mainly as a basketball shoe, but can definitely be worn for more casual activities like just walking around...

The Nike Air Zoom Mariah is in all honesty, a beautiful shoe. A redesign to the original Nike Mariah racer fits the shoe with an upper made flyknit, carrying flywire material, and sporting minimal covering on either side and in the back. The shoe, having been an update to the original model, also wei...

The Hoka One One Clifton has remained fairly consistent over the years; despite a few minor changes in the design of the Upper and the materials that are used, Hoka has done their best to keep the she fairly comfortable and relatively lightweight. The shoe has gained a bit of weight due to the cushio...

The Adidas Ultra boost uncaged is a better version of the initial adidas Ultra Boost. The shoe sports a full-length boost sole, hence the name the Ultra boost. On this shoe, Adidas has decided to take of the despised plastic covering that came on the previous model, which they didn’t fail to advertis...

Saucony are well known for incorporating specific technology into their range of running trainers. Specifically, the Saucony Guide range are best described as mid-range stability support trainers. The technology used throughout this range of shoes provides extra stability and cushioning support for a...

The update to the renowned Nike Downshifter 6, the Nike Downshifter 7 provides various things in the way of comfortability and style. Nike has improved upon the already loved and versatile shoe by adding various new technologies and comfort adding factors. Among these technologies includes the added ...

The Torch 4, having been first introduced September 2015 has lasted the tests of time and is still prevalent in people’s rotations to this day. With this in mind, the Nike air max torch is considered one of the lesser-known beauties in the running shoe world. Built from durable material and giv...

The Nike air zoom Vomero 12 is the newest addition to the Vomero line. The Vomero is known for its extreme comfort during use; this is mainly because of the technology that Nike has placed inside of the shoe, such as the additional foam added to the sole or the multiple pads on the insole. As is show...

The Nike Free 5.0 has been the most popular of the Nike Free range of running shoes so far. The range is always one of the bestselling within the US, the UK and Europe. Needless to say its design, comfort and functionality make the shoe worthy of its popularity and high sale volumes. The Nike Free tr...

The V8 is New balance’s attempt at creating a shoe that would provide the wearer with maximum comfort. To achieve this end, they have both included multiple new technologies and have totally revamped the aesthetic qualities. Introduced in December 2017, this design of the 1080V8 is still relatively n...

The Asics Gel Kayano range was first introduced in 1993, with a new version being released every year since.  It is a favourite choice with runners who are looking for a stable, yet well cushioned and comfortable ride. The Asics Gel Kayano 24 is the latest offering from the range and it certainl...

Minimalism was on the mind of the creator at Nike when they first got started making the Nike air Huarache. The design for the Nike Air Huarache Ultra was first introduced by Nike shoe designer Tinker Hatfield in 1995. He designed the shoe after being inspired by a neoprene like material that he saw ...

The Nike Lunarepic Flyknit should have been considered the running shoe of the future. Released in 2016, the Lunar epic provides runners with a variety of enhancements over the other shoes of it’s class. At first glance, the enhancements are painfully obvious; such as the sock-like extension on...

Adidas has decided to take a different route with the Adidas glide series and dropped the glide portion off the title with the recently released ninth edition. The dropping of the Glide from the title signifies a change; This is hinted at by the slightly better design and overall performance. As far ...

A highly sought after brand collaboration between Adidas and Kayne West, Yeezys are well known for flying off the shelves and quickly selling out online. The Adidas Yeezy Powerphase ‘Calabasas’ is the latest offering from this ever popular partnership. The original off white Adidas colorw...

The sign of a good shoe is that it has all three of these characteristics; It’s comfortable, stylish, and most importantly it’s affordable. Having received its initial claim to fame by being featured in the movie Forrest Gump, the Nike Cortez makes the cut. First released in 1972 the Cortez was desig...

With each new release of a Nike shoe, the sneaker community often wonders how such minimal changes to an updated version of a shoe could possibly outdo the last rendition of it. Nike has again not let us down with the Terra Kiger 4 Running shoe, which features solid additions to an already well-renow...

Nike is one of the most popular brands across the globe today. Nike is best known for creating products that are both durable and affordable. And true to their word, Nike has once again reaffirmed its position as a top-selling brand with the new Nike Air Zoom Structure 18. The Zoom Structure 18 comes...

The Nike Zoom Fly 2 is the much anticipated follow up to its well-known predecessor.  The original runner struck a great balance between speed, responsiveness and cushioning.  Many Zoom Fly lovers will be hoping for more of the same but somehow better, as is the case with sequel shoes.  Runners who e...

It’s been 20 years since Tinker Hatfield helped create the Nike Zoom Air Talaria original which was released in 1997 but, its popularity remains strong enough to have a full revival in March of 2016. This golden throwback was the evolution of the incredibly responsive cushioning technology 2 years pr...

Adidas is always looking for new ways to evolve their shoes, and the NMD R1 is a great example of how they go about it. The NMD, which is an abbreviated form of "nomad", has taken older shoe designs like the original DNA and revamped them with newer technologies. Combining features like Adidas Boo...