ASICS GEL-Nimbus Lite 2 Multiple Tester Review

Asics GEL-Nimbus Lite 2 Multiple Tester Review
By Chief Editor Matt Klein, Senior Contributors David Salas and Nathan Brown

Asics has been on fire with their development recently. Releasing both sustainable shoes as well as new and incredible performance updates, 2020 has been good. According to our recent interview with ASICS (shout out to Chad Mullevay, Asics Global Product Line Manager), 2021 is going to be even better. The Asics Gel-Nimbus Lite 2 is a great example of this. Updated completely with sustainable materials, men's and women's specific designs for stability and transition and awesome fit and rides. For those who love the Asics Cumulus or Nimbus series, this is an awesome option for faster days or a great all around lighter weight trainer. 

Specifications for the ASICS GEL-Nimbus Lite 2 (per ASICS USA)
Weight: 9.1 oz men, 7.8 oz women
Stack Height: 25mm/15mm men, 27mm/14mm female
Drop: 10 mm men, 13 mm drop women
Classification: Neutral Daily/Lighter Weight Trainer

Reebok Forever Floatride Grow Multiple Tester Review

Reebok Forever Floatride Grow Multiple Tester Review

     After the great success of the Forever Floatride Energy v1 and 2.0, Reebok has decided to take a new approach to the Forever line with a friendly carbon footprint to the earth. The Reebok Forever Floatride Grow is a 100% plant based running shoe that is engineered to revolutionize the way running shoes are created. The goal is a sustainable and eco friendly shoe that still performs at the highest of training levels.

Editor's Note: Looking for the Reebok Floatride ENERGY Grow Review? Full review here.

361 Taroko 2 Review

361 TAROKO 2 REVIEW 

    The 361 Taroko 2 improves upon the original in almost every way in this new iteration. The Taroko was designed to be a trail hybrid shoe that was comfortable and versatile enough to run in most trail conditions, while still being comfortable enough to run road miles on as well. The original did a great job with this, but had some flaws. The new Taroko 2 looks to improve on those with a completely updated upper that holds the foot much better and also provides a heel lock mechanism for additional security. 

Specifications (361 Degrees Running)
Weight: 10.9 ounces
Stack Height: not provided
Drop: 9mm
Classification: Trail Hybrid Running Shoe

Nike Air Zoom Structure 23 Multi-Tester Review

Nike Air Zoom Structure 23 Multi-Tester Review

   The Nike Structure series has appeared to be in limbo the last few years. The previous several versions were very clunky and so bad I wasn't willing to spend my own money on a pair. Rumors began circling regarding the Structure 23 being something different and it is. Version 23 of Nike's classic stability trainer only similarity to previous versions is the name. Gone is a post/wedge, gone is the weirdly fitting upper, gone is the incredibly harsh ride, gone is even the stability classification (by Nike). Instead we have something different. A stable shoe with some enlightened concepts of stability, a better ride and fit than previous, but still with some work needed. 

Specifications (per Nike)
Weight: 10.2 oz (men's size 9)
Measured Weight: 10.9 oz (men's size 10)
Stack Height: 22 mm / 14mm
Drop: 8 mm
Classification: Stable Daily Trainer

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 Review

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 Multi-Tester Review
By Chief Founder Matt Klein and Senior Contributor David Salas

The Brooks Adrenaline series has been aptly named the "Go To Shoe" (GTS). As one of the top selling shoes in running retail, it has remained a staple stability shoe. Over the last few years as the concept of stability has advanced, the Adrenaline series evolved with it, ditching posts in favor of GuideRails in 2018. While this may have been a shock to many long time Adrenaline wearers, the Adrenaline continues to be one of the (if not the best) best selling stability shoes. This take on stability has continue with continued improves of integration of these GuideRails but now we have a few extra additions on the Adrenaline GTS 21 that are worth checking out.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 (per Brooks)
$129.95 at Running Warehouse
Weight: 10.4 oz (men's size 9), 9.1 oz (women's size 7)
Stack Height: Not Provided
Drop: 12mm
Classification: Moderate Stability Shoe