The new Brooks Levitate StealthFit GTS 5 has finally arrived and we’ve been putting them to the test. Brooks is marketing this shoe as “the most streamlined support shoe we’ve ever made” and I have to say that I think I agree with them. The knit upper is amazing and very adaptable which conforms to your foot seamlessly with the integrated tongue. Brooks states that the Levitate StealthFit GTS 5 are a supportive trainer with…
It was sometime during the pandemic that I opted to stop wearing “real pants.” Joggers or running pants were the only options for my comfort level and if I could live in slippers too, I was going to try. Well, slippers would make the long miles a bit too challenging, but Brooks made something that felt pretty close. The Levitate StealthFit GTS 5 just might just be the most comfortable running shoes in my growing…
The Saucony Peregrine trail shoe has been around long enough to be on version 11, but just released in January 2021 is a special version: the ST. Abbreviated for “soft terrain”, these shoes caught my eye first, and my heart after just a few miles. My favorite feature is the outsole. I’ve made the tradeoff of poor traction for other features in my favorite running shoe and I’ve finally found a pair where I don’t…
When I first heard that we would be testing out a new Puma running shoe I got giddy as I can’t remember the last time Puma made a new running shoe! Not only does the shoe look fast, it has Puma’s new INNOPLATE which is their carbon plate to compete against the likes of Nike, Brooks, Adidas, and so on. First off, lets go over the good! I absolutely love the new upper on these.…
When I first started running, over 10 years ago, I was like many new runners who just pulled on whatever tennis shoes I had in the closet. I had no idea if this February Resolution (I was a little too late for New Year’s) was going to stick, so my whole wardrobe for the first few weeks was whatever cotton shirt, sweatpants, non-work socks, and shoes with laces I could find. After my first 5K,…
This has been my first pair of ASICS since some old sneakers I had in high school, and now, I wish I hadn’t waited so long to try another pair. The ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 22 are the new lightweight, neutral running shoe offered by the company. After shipping issues (my fault) and about 100 miles put through them, let’s get to the fun part. First off, lets get the specs out of the way first. The…
As trail shoes continue to evolve, from short distance speed events, to crazy 240 mile plus distances, runners have a slew of options. Finding the right shoe to go REALLY long is a big deal for those of us who run REALLY far. Recently, I was asked to test a new release from Inov-8 (size 9.5/Green), which was released in July 2020. The Terraultra G270 is a next generation shoe from Inov-8, following in the…
I felt like a teenager in these brand new, bright white shoes, treading softly so they wouldn’t get dirty. But they’re trail shoes and Brooks wants you to “paint” your new Catamounts with the earth. The bright white look is short-lived but the more important features of this new trail shoe are worth the stress of some dirty toe boxes. The new Catamounts feature a nitrogen infused DNA Flash midsole (which can also be found…
Meg’s Impressions: When I had the opportunity to try out the new ZERØGRAND Outpace Running Shoe, the hardest part of the decision was which color to pick. The four options all had combinations that were stylish and looked more like something for the runway than my neighborhood sidewalks. I finally decided on the Black-Silver-Optic White option because I’m all about looking classy while running during a global pandemic. Aren’t you? The website recommended selecting a…
I was asked to test run the Brooks Hyperion Elite running shoes a few weeks ago. They came quickly and I was eager to get some mileage on them. I received the black model and as soon as I took them out of the box I felt how light the shoe is. I laced up and stood up. A new running shoe always feels good, but this shoe was different. They immediately made me want…
