Haven’t heard of DeckersXLab before? You’re probably not alone. But even so, you may recognize some of the names behind their creation: “Jean-Luc Diard, Global VP of Innovation for Deckers, and his team are responsible for the creation of DeckersXLab. Jean-Luc has a lifetime of experience in the sport industry. For many years, he was the CEO of Salomon, a leading athletic equipment company, where he devised the brand’s design center and redefined its core…
I am so glad that I got to add the new Mizuno Wave Sky 6 shoes into my running this fall. They are a simple looking shoe that has a lot of beauty in the details. Let’s start with the fabric on the shoe. My “Ultimate Grey” pair had the look of a topographic design all over it with a quilted feeling. And it stretched in every direction, letting my toes feel supported and still…
Mizuno has always been a solid running shoe that I trust, and that’s saying a lot considering how many shoes I have the pleasure of testing. Not all shoes are created equal, but Mizuno understands what runners need. Their shoes look great and they perform well too. I was excited to try the new Wave Rider 26, as they are supposed to be the ultimate in propulsion without sacrificing comfort or style. Looks I received…
In this review we’re checking out the revamped Altra Mont Blanc. For those that had a chance to run in the original offering with traditional laces (including yours truly), this latest version is definitely full of big changes. First, the unmistakable dual-dial BOA Fit System is the immediate eye catcher. For those not familiar with BOA, the fit system is not new, and has in fact been around for more than 20 years. More and…
Topo Athletic is back at it with the Pursuit, a cushioned all-around super star in a solid line up of offerings, from a company that keeps churning out quality shoes. Recently I received a pair of Pursuits in a men’s size 9.5, in the Olive/Clay color. Having worn several models from Topo, I was excited to test their first cushioned option in hopes of finding a new long range shoe. Topo has long been known…
I, for one, am glad to see that many running shoe companies are looking to make their footwear more sustainable. By and large, us runners here in the PNW are cognizant about the importance a clean air and a solid environment – or else it makes running difficult. So, by extension, having shoes and apparel companies looking to decrease their environmental impact can only be a good thing. The new Mizuno Wave Neo Wind is…
Today we’re looking at the Altra Torin 6 road shoe, which is billed as Altra’s everyday runner. The test shoes are men’s 9.5 (US) in Mineral Blue. For the record, I run in Altra shoes almost exclusively and have been using the Torin 5 as my road shoe for about the last 9 months. See all our reviews of Altra here! The Torin 6 is a mid-weight (9.9 ounce as tested), zero drop, medium stack…
I have fallen madly in love. In August, I had the privilege of heading to Snoqualamie, WA for the 1st Annual Brooks Trail Summit and that’s where it happened. I approached the Brooks tent to check out the trail shoes, and there they were – the Brooks Catamount. These trail shoes looked different than any other pair of trail shoes I’d ever had in my closet. They were lightweight, with no heavy-duty “monster teeth” on…
Those who know me really well know that, while I love getting (mentally) lost while trail running, I don’t get out into the wilderness as much as I’d like. Between work and transporting three kids (and their friends) to/from school and evening activities – it can be a challenge to find the time. Thus, though I have a few trail-only shoes to choose from – I leave the heavy lifting up to our trail running…
Over the past few years we have been trying out running shoes from Puma. If you aren’t well versed in their running line, we don’t necessarily blame you. They are relatively new to a refocus on footwear to toe the starting line with, but we have been stunned with how solid they have been and their seemingly consistent positive progression. We are super pumped about the newest release – the Puma Deviate Nitro 2. We…
