Tracksmith Apparel Review

Tracksmith Running Apparel Review
By Senior Contributor David Salas and Contributor Andrea Myers

Tracksmith has been an apparel company I have always been interested in. The values they bring to the table and the willingness they have to help support some of the "sub-elite" athletes with ambitions of making the Olympic Trials or Olympic Games has been awesome to see. Many of said athletes did end up making Olympic teams and had a sponsor they would have otherwise not had at the trials. They have made their name known at many events and have done a good job of getting the brand out there. Let's see how the apparel performs. 

Adidas Adizero RC 3 Review

Adidas Adizero RC 3 Review: Keeping the Traditional Racing Flat Alive
By Chief Editor Matt Klein and Senior Contributor David Salas

In the days of super shoes we don't see too many "traditional" racing flats. Well that's not the case here. The Adidas RC3 is almost the definition of a traditional racer. The shoe features a minimal lightweight upper, a firmer ride with a high drop ratio, and good traction and outsole coverage. In the elite world you don't see too many athletes racing in this per se, but plenty of adidas athletes using this shoe for trackwork for all of things above mentioned. Athletes like Drew Hunter and Dom Scott have used the RC for mile repeats down to 1k's approximately. However, I did see these on the feet of Reed Fischer at the Mt. Sac Pro race this last weekend. 

Coros Pace 2 Review (2022)

Coros Pace 2 Review: Best All-Around Value
By Senior Contributor Nathan Brown

COROS has a wide continuum of watch selection that will suit athletes who are looking for their first ever GPS watch, a multi-sport watch, and premium adventure and ultra-distances watches. We've looked at the Apex and the Apex Pro so far as a team, and today we are looking at the COROS PACE 2, the more beginner friendly option of the bunch. Don't worry, it still has that battery life we've all come to love from COROS.

Why are Uppers Overlooked? Best Running Shoe Uppers | Podcast

Today on the roundtable we have the joy of talking about our second DOR Giving initiative. You'll learn more about the Life Rolls On foundation and the wonderful work they do. Next we talk about the art and science of uppers, and why they are one of the most overlooked pieces of shoe design. We give our picks for favorite uppers over the last year and why they worked for us in a variety of categories like daily trainer, racers, and trail. Then we discuss and review all of the early HOKA 2022 offerings: Carbon X3, Kawana, Tecton X, and Mach Supersonic. We discuss where some of these fell short, who they may work for, and where HOKA may need to go next.

Reebok Nano X1 Trainer Review

Reebok Nano X1 Review: Our First Dive into Training Footwear
By Contributor Ryan Flugaur

The Reebok Nano X1 is a very different shoe than many of the other shoes reviewed at Doctors of Running. It is not a running shoe but a functional fitness shoe designed to make your gym workout more productive and enjoyable. The Nano X1 returns as Reebok’s 11th version of the Nano series and brings many changes over previous models. I think one of the biggest changes is the inclusion of the Floatride energy foam used in many of Reebok’s running shoes. With these new features, the X1 compromises some of the stability features of previous versions with the goal of bringing a more comfortable running experience to the Nano Line. Whether or not these changes matter to you depends on what your goal in the shoe is.

How Much Does Doctors of Running Make?, 2021 Second-Half Report

How Much Does Doctors of Running Make? Report #2: Joining Adthrive and Our Big Growth
By Social Media Wizard Bach Pham

In 2021 we decided as we were growing that transparency would be important to the work we do. This is the second report in our series and a huge jump from our first. Today we not only go through how much we made in the second half of 2021, but also the steps we took to grow throughout the year as well. We also discuss joining our new ad manager Adthrive and the process of applying for it.

How 43 Years in Running Shoe Innovation Led to BLUMAKA | Podcast #71

Stuart Jenkins has had a long career in the shoe industry, including working on Reebok's Energaire.

Today to the roundtable we welcome Stuart Jenkins, a seasoned innovator in the running shoe industry who has worked with independent inventors across brands, led Deckers' innovation team, and now has started BLUMAKA. We dive into what he has found makes innovation work and how companies can fail at innovation, all while considering his newest endeavor with BLUMAKA, which has a focus on high performing and sustainably produced product with foam created out of a majority of recycled material. Hear his initial takes on sustainability in the run shoe industry and things to consider as inventors and innovators.

Brooks Hyperion Elite 2 Review

Brooks Hyperion Elite 2 Review: The Most Stable Super Shoe?
By Chief Editor/Founder Matthew Klein

The original Brooks Hyperion Elite was a conundrum. Billed as a super responsive, carbon plated, distance racing shoe with poor durability, it was actually a firm, stable, short to middle distance shoe (due to being so firm) that had fairly high durability. A shoe that I enjoyed for shorter efforts but was not a super shoe due to only possessing a plate, the Brooks Hyperion Elite 2 attempted to correct this with a DNA Flash midsole. While still not featuring a super foam, the Brooks Hyperion Elite 2 maintains its more naturally stable profile, meaning it will work well for those who cannot handle the more unstable super shoes out there.

HOKA Carbon X3 Review

Hoka Carbon X3 Review: Powered by ProflyX
By Chief Editor Matthew Klein and Senior Contributors David Salas and Nathan Brown

The original Hoka Carbon X was released with great fanfare. A whole race, Project Carbon X, was created to demonstrate the shoe's prowess over ultramarathon road distances. This continued with the Carbon X2, which refined the ultramarathon racer into a more aggressive and cushioned shoe. While no announcement has been made for Project Carbon X3, version three returns with an overhaul of the upper and a new supercritical foam. Continuing to be a higher stack height, carbon plated ultramarathon racer/trainer, small refinements make for some interesting changes worth discussing.

HOKA Kawana Review (2022 New Release)

Hoka Kawana Review: A New, Modestly Stacked "Crossover" from Hoka for 2022 
By Chief Editor Matt Klein, Senior Contributor David Salas and Contributor Ryan Flugaur

Hoka is traditionally known for maximal stack height shoes. A few exceptions exist, mostly among lighter and faster shoes like the Rincon 3 (REVIEW). The Hoka Kawana arrives as a more moderate stack height training shoe. With a more traditional level of stack height combined with Hoka geometry and a unique take on their SwallowTail design, the Kawana is a firmer and slightly versatile option for those wanting a Hoka shoe that isn't as high off the ground. 

The Hoka Kawana in hand. A white upper with a yellow CMEVA midsole new to Hoka..

Mizuno Breath Thermo Collection Review

Mizuno Breath Thermo Review: Turning Sweat into Warmth!

The Mizuno Breath Thermo Collection operates off of their patented Body Warming Technology. The fabric operates not only on its thickness, but is designed to "activate" once it contacts sweat and uses it to warm your body. As they say, "You work for your sweat. Now let your sweat work for you." Our team tested out various parts of the Breath Thermo line to offer their thoughts on the technology for your winter runs.

Asics Nimbus Lite 3 Review

Asics Nimbus Lite 3 Review: The stable neutral trainer becomes a little softer and sleeker
By Senior Contributor Nathan Brown and Contributor Andrea Myers

The ASICS Gel Nimbus Lite 3 is a lightweight daily trainer that has men’s and women’s specific geometry and a full ground contact outsole. It has an incredibly comfortable mesh upper made of recycled material and just the right amount of cushion for easy days and long runs.

Asics Gel Nimbus 24 Review (2022 Release)

Asics Gel-Nimbus 24 Review: Can a New Foam Reshape The Long Running Line?
By Senior Contributor Nathan Brown, David Salas, and Social Media Wizard Bach Pham

The Nimbus series is one of the long standing and beloved lines that ASICS produces. Named after a cloud, the goal of this shoe is to produce a soft, floating, and premium sensation underfoot. In shoes that are staples in the running community such as the Nimbus, change usually happens slowly so as not to lose the people who have fallen in love with what they know the model to be. The Nimbus 24 gets a major update to the midsole, debuting a new foam compound and Trusstic system that is tuned to be gender specific. We are going to dive into what worked and what didn't in this major update.