Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Running Movement Impairments: Overstriding
A great deal of attention in the running, biomechanics and medical world is being paid to how people move and how that can affect performance and injury rates of various athletes. More research and attention recently has been paid proximally at the hip and knee in relation to factors related to impact forces, soft tissue injuries, stress related injuries and more. Overstriding is a term that is frequently discussed and seen commonly among a variety of runners. The implications of this movement impairment are worth discussing as it is multi-factorial and may even be decreasing your running efficiency.
Sunday, July 21, 2019
361° FEISU Multiple Tester Review
361° FEISU Multiple Tester Review
In a time of fancy foams and carbon fiber plates, it is rare to see a shoe or racing shoe that holds to the concept that simple sometimes work best. Inspired by the lightweight, tried and true designs of many of Japanese racing shoes, the 361 Feisu feels anything but simple.
In a time of fancy foams and carbon fiber plates, it is rare to see a shoe or racing shoe that holds to the concept that simple sometimes work best. Inspired by the lightweight, tried and true designs of many of Japanese racing shoes, the 361 Feisu feels anything but simple.
Friday, July 19, 2019
HOKA ONE ONE Rincon Review
HOKA ONE ONE Rincon Review
Lightweight cushion often sounds like a contradiction. Runners will often comment that forms of the Hoka Clifton came close for them, but seemed to be missing the mark. Enter the Hoka Rincon. A lightweight, highly cushioned trainer with your traditional Hoka feel minus the weight. This is a shoe that can run long easy miles in equally as well as you can race a half to full marathon in.
Lightweight cushion often sounds like a contradiction. Runners will often comment that forms of the Hoka Clifton came close for them, but seemed to be missing the mark. Enter the Hoka Rincon. A lightweight, highly cushioned trainer with your traditional Hoka feel minus the weight. This is a shoe that can run long easy miles in equally as well as you can race a half to full marathon in.
Monday, July 15, 2019
Mizuno Wave Sky Waveknit 3 Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Sky Waveknit 3 Multiple Tester Review
Welcome to a completely new feel to the Mizuno line. For as long as humans have had feet, Mizuno has rolled out their shoes with a midsole directed by the wave plate. Well now there is a new way to "ride the wave". The Wave Sky Waveknit 3 is the first Mizuno shoe to debut their new XPOP midsole and Foam Wave cushioning system. This shoe has a completely different feel than their previous models. Let's check it out.
Sunday, July 7, 2019
New Balance Hanzo U Review
New Balance Hanzo U Review
New Balance, Asics, Nike, Adidas and more are known for racing shoes that are only available in the Japanese or International market. I have discussed this frequently on this website but became intrigued regarding some of the trainers available. The Hanzo series is a Japan only set of racing shoes (except the Hanzo S and the Hanzo C, which is called the 1500 elsewhere) that includes the U, T, C, R, S. The Hanzo U is the lightweight trainer of the Hanzo series, a number of New Balance Japan shoes meant for faster running. Previously called the 1040 series, the Hanzo U is billed as a lightweight mild stability trainer and marathon/ultra marathon shoe for the masses.
New Balance, Asics, Nike, Adidas and more are known for racing shoes that are only available in the Japanese or International market. I have discussed this frequently on this website but became intrigued regarding some of the trainers available. The Hanzo series is a Japan only set of racing shoes (except the Hanzo S and the Hanzo C, which is called the 1500 elsewhere) that includes the U, T, C, R, S. The Hanzo U is the lightweight trainer of the Hanzo series, a number of New Balance Japan shoes meant for faster running. Previously called the 1040 series, the Hanzo U is billed as a lightweight mild stability trainer and marathon/ultra marathon shoe for the masses.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Hoka One One Cavu 2 Review
Hoka One One Cavu 2 Review
Introduction:
The Hoka One One Cavu 2 is a lightweight neutral trainer recently released by Hoka with a different approach than most of their other models on the market. This shoe is designed to be light and responsive. This defers from the maximum cushion model normally seen from Hoka.
Introduction:
The Hoka One One Cavu 2 is a lightweight neutral trainer recently released by Hoka with a different approach than most of their other models on the market. This shoe is designed to be light and responsive. This defers from the maximum cushion model normally seen from Hoka.
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
361 Degrees Sensation 4 Multiple Tester Review
361 Degrees Sensation 4 Multiple Tester Review
Matt: Good light stability shoes were rare not too long ago. The market was polarized between the more popular neutral shoe category with a smattering of moderate stability to motion control shoes. As motion control shoes slowly start to die out, a small resurgence is being seen the light stability category. These are the shoes for people who like picking up the pace in a lighter shoe, but want just a little guidance. The 361 Sensation series made a great turn at version 3 (review) and returns with a little beefier but better fitting shoe that continues this trend.
David: The 361 Sensation 4 is a lightweight stability daily trainer that goes back to the roots of what makes a stability shoe great. It is simplistic while also adding some new bells and whistles to accompany advancing technology, such as carbon fiber plating.
Matt: Good light stability shoes were rare not too long ago. The market was polarized between the more popular neutral shoe category with a smattering of moderate stability to motion control shoes. As motion control shoes slowly start to die out, a small resurgence is being seen the light stability category. These are the shoes for people who like picking up the pace in a lighter shoe, but want just a little guidance. The 361 Sensation series made a great turn at version 3 (review) and returns with a little beefier but better fitting shoe that continues this trend.
David: The 361 Sensation 4 is a lightweight stability daily trainer that goes back to the roots of what makes a stability shoe great. It is simplistic while also adding some new bells and whistles to accompany advancing technology, such as carbon fiber plating.
