Adidas Adizero SL Review: The Adidas Daily Trainer You Were Looking For
By David Salas, Matthew Klein, and Nathan Brown
Brooks Levitate 6 Review: Not Quite Floating, but Springy
By Contributors David Salas and Andrea Myers
Brooks continues upon the Levitate lineage with a progression of their DNA Amp midsole to version 2. They also update the fit to help with improving lockdown and overall running experience. The Levitate 6 is designed to compliment daily training for those that want a little more spring in their step for daily training or potential workouts. The Levitate will be coming in 3 different offerings. These will be the classic fit model, a stealthfit knit upper, and a GTS (Go To Stability) version. Read on to check out our review of the classic and stealthfit, and turn to page two to find our review of the GTS.
361 Hurricane: This limited release super shoe offers a glimpse into the future of 361 Degrees.
Written by David Salas
The 361 Hurricane is a progression of the performance footwear line from the Chinese-based company. The Hurricane is the most recent iteration of the "super shoe" and features a high-stack shoe with a sharp rocker throughout. The foam is softer than prior 361 models and provides some bounce at toe-off. This will be their top-shelf offering for the upcoming season.
Saucony Xodus Ultra RUNSHIELD Review: Ready for Any Trail
By Chief Editor Matt Klein
The Xodus Ultra was one of my top trail shoes of 2022. The dramatic drop in weight from the Xodus series, the use of PWRRUN PB in a trail shoe with the wonderfully aggressive grip made this my go to shoe for longer and technical terrain. The only challenge came with colder and difficult weather, a common issue during winter months in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. The Xodus Ultra RUNSHIELD solves this with a warmer water-resistant upper. Now with the ability to tackle colder winter months, this improves the versatility to handle almost anything that comes your way.
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro Review: Uniquely Aggressive Fun
By David Salas & Matthew Klein
Every company you can name at this point has a super shoe. The racing market has now become a big showcase for footwear companies to debut midsoles, plates, and fun progressions of their shoes. Mizuno has now entered this world with their own named the Wave Rebellion Pro. The Rebellion Pro features a unique geometry that is eye-catching and provides its own unique running experience.
Brooks Ghost 15 Review: The People's Shoe
By Senior Contributor Nathan Brown
If there were a picture associated with "running shoe" in the dictionary, there are a few shoes that I think could vie for the selected photo. The Brooks Ghost is one of them. In the last 15-20 years of footwear design, the Ghost seems to epitomize the standard specs for a running shoe. Moderate cushioning, traditional last shaping, flexible forefoot, and a mostly flat geometry. The Ghost 15 maintains its character without any revolutionary changes and it continues to be a reliable, consistent shoe. There are updates to the midsole and upper, but we will talk about how noticeable these changes were and what category this shoe shines in the most.
Saucony Cohesion 15 Review: Can a Budget Shoe Deliver?
By Content Manager Bach Pham
Has everyone had a pair of Cohesions at one point? It's the model you find at your average shoe store in the US day-in and day-out next to Downshifters, Gel Contends and more. I ran in a pair of Cohesion 10s a few years ago. They were my first running shoes, and the first that I did everything from 5k to 10k and more in. For a lot of runners, it was their best, most affordable choice in the market. Five versions later, it made me wonder just how good the Cohesion is after trying over seven dozen higher end running shoes later at Doctors of Running. Shoes today are not cheap and though many say running is one of the most low barrier sports, it really isn't when it comes to high mileage running as you need more and more footwear to keep up. In this review, we check out the Cohesion 15 and determine if a budget trainer can be an invaluable trainer in your lineup.
Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 RUNSHIELD Review: Stable Winter Running
By Chief Editor Matthew Klein
As the days get shorter and colder, having the right gear to keep you warm is important. Although many runners will quickly consider warmer clothes, the number of training shoes with warmer uppers is low, particularly among road shoes. The Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 RUNSHIELD amends this with a warm water-resistant (not proof) upper and the usual RUNSHIELD changes. A warmer, slightly wider fit marks the differences with the regular Shift 3, making the Shift 3 RUNSHIELD an excellent option when the temperatures start to drop.
It's that time of year! We've tested over 140 shoes in 2022 (!!!) and we're excited to share our favorites of 2022. For today's feature, we are starting with daily trainers. These are the shoes we gravitate to on a daily basis for the majority of our runs. Some are light, some are durable, and others are versatile for a variety of tasks.
DOR Podcast #117: A Beginner's Guide to Cycling for Runners
Cycling is one of the best ways for runners to maintain fitness while unable to run or to cross-train while fit, but the barrier of entry can often seem high. What kind of bike do you need? What about pedals and shoes? How do you translate running training to the bike? Our resident cyclist Andrea Myers sits down with recent bike convert and DOR Contributor Megan Flynn to give you the basics to biking. They answer a multitude of questions spanning from equipment to workouts to fueling. If you've ever wanted to get into cycling, this is the place to start.
Anatomy of a Running Shoe
A Doctors of Running Mini Podcast Special
In a special mini-podcast out today, Matt Klein breaks down the different parts of the a running shoe from the upper to the midsole to the outsole and much more (sidewalls, heel counters, etc). This is a guide for beginners to help understand how different parts of the shoe works and to point out things to consider when trying on and purchasing a shoe. Have a listen!
361 Spire 5: A Refreshing Update
By Senior Contributor David Salas and Contributor Ryan Flugaur
The Spire has always been the premium daily training shoe from 361 for the neutral category. In the past, the Spire series has used a carbon fiber shank through the midfoot. The new Spire 5 receives some big updates. The midsole is now PEBA based for most of it and the carbon fiber shank was removed. The shoe creates a more daily pacing friendly feel and a relatively sturdy shoe to the premium training line.
361 Centauri Review: A Pleasant Surprise
By Chief Editor Matthew Klein
Learning takes time. It requires experimentation, mistakes, success and most importantly, continuing to try things. 361 has sent us several shoes over the years. Despite being early adopters and having carbon plates in their shoes long before it was cool, their shoes and general designs were.... old school. Most felt like trainers from 10-15 years prior, were incredibly stiff, often narrow, and not the most comfortable. Things went quiet from 361 for a while. Suddenly, completely new shoes began to appear. The 361 Hurricane, a new performance shoe from them, appeared in non-US markets. Then out of the blue came a completely redone Spire, featuring an all new PEBA midsole and a BEVELED HEEL (finally). Following on those footsteps now comes the 361 Centauri, a daily trainer featuring a new TPE midsole and a surprisingly comfortable fit. The Centauri is a positive example of the changes that have come to 361.