ASICS GT-2000 14 Review (2025)

ASICS GT-2000 14 Review
By Matthew Klein and David Salas

 

The ASICS GT-2000 13 was a unique stability shoe. As one of the few relatively lighter stability shoes left on the market, it also has stayed at a fairly moderate stack height. While everything is beginning to tower over 40 mm, a mid 30 mm heel stack height has given it a stable and balanced ride. Both the GT-2000 12 and 13 were stability shoe favorites of the Doctors of Running team, elevating it from the more average and traditional standing of prior versions. Similar to the large jump seen from version 11 to 12/13, version 14 brings a complete overhaul. While the stack height might be the same, the ride and stability make this a different shoe. 

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The Tuesday (?!) Shakeout: The Death of High Heel Drop Shoes

The Monday Tuesday Shakeout: The Death of High Heel Drop Shoes
By Matthew Klein

This week Matt talk's about the recent disappearance of high heel drop shoes, what that means for the population and ways to accommodate this for those still needing a higher heel offset. 

Best Carbon Plated Running Shoes (2025)

 

Best Carbon Plated Running Shoes
By DOR Editorial Team

↓ Jump to Carbon Plated Shoes A-Z |  ↓ Jump to Best Plated Shoes for 5k to Marathon

The current trend in racing shoes has been toward super foams and carbon fiber plates. Although plates have been used in the past, their popularity has surged. A new age of fast shoes has come about and now a variety of companies have released their products (some in small batches). For the first time (almost ever) there is an interest from the general public (and not just the competitive runners) in finding the fastest shoe to get them across the finish line. We at Doctors of Running thought it would be helpful to have a guide to all the current models to help you choose if and which one may be right for you.

Answering the Most Common Questions about Shin Splits with Dr. Doug Adams | DOR Podcast #264

 

 

Answering the Most Common Questions about Shin Splits with Dr. Doug Adams
Doctors of Running Podcast, Episode 264

Shin splints (or medial tibial stress syndrome) are the bane of many a runner, proving hard to find a cause for and hard to treat. Nate is joined by Dr. Doug Adams to demystify this frustrating ailment. Nate & Doug break down the physiology of shin splints and its most common causes. They offer strategies to both prevent and rehab from shin splints, and offer insights on how your footwear might be affecting your shin pain. 

The Best Stable Neutral Running Shoes (2025)

When we put together our Guide to Stability, we also helped define a segment of running shoes that we felt existed, but wasn't amplified. We ended up coining the term "stable neutral" to help put a name to the trend. Stable neutral shoes have steadily become a growing part of the industry in recent years. Especially as maximal cushioning as gone from a corner of running to the norm, companies have been working to balance these tall stack heights with a variety of design features to create stable platforms. In this feature, we further define stable neutral shoes and offer our current favorites in the market today.

HOKA Rocket X Trail Review (2025)

HOKA Rocket X Trail Review
By Matthew Klein

 

The Rocket X series had a rocky start but subsequent versions have been favorites of mine. The stable neutral design has been incredible for racing over a variety of distances and has continued to be one of the few stable racing shoes out there. On the trail, despite the now large number of racing shoes, none of the faster ones have been stable. Many have narrow midfoot designs, which may save weight but make the precarious even for those without stability needs on the trail. The introduction of the Rocket X trail solves this issue while simultaneously being one of the fastest super racing shoes on the market. One of the only stable neutral trail racing shoes is worth looking at if that's what you need, but a few considerations may be needed with this first version. 

Best Shoes for People with Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy (Shoes with Medial Support)

Running Shoes for Posterior Tibial Tendon Problems
(shoes with stability and medial guidance)

Our perspective on stability and guidance are one of the many things that make Doctors of Running unique. I, Matt Klein, generally need at least mild stability in my footwear. Like many of our readers, I have continued to navigate and understand what a stability shoe is, what options there are out there, what actually provides stability/guidance and who stability actually works best for. Recent research has suggested that stability shoes tend to benefit those with a history of pronation-related injuries or who are unable to control the natural pronation motion during gait (Malisoux et al., 2016; Williems et al., 2021). One of the primary muscles responsible for controlling and that can be injured with poor control of pronation is the posterior tibialis. Those who experience pathology in this muscle/tendon often find relief and comfort with stability shoes and we have put together a guide on shoes that may help those who struggle with injuries or problems with this tissue.

Mailbag! Rockers, Explained! Anti-Ankle Rolling Shoes? We Found a GlideRide 3 Replacement!? | DOR Podcast #263

 

Mailbag! Best Shoes for Haglunds? Anti-Ankle Rolling Shoes? We Found a GlideRide 3 Replacement!?
Doctors of Running Podcast, Episode 263

Time to check the mail! We love answering listener questions and on this round, it's all about shoes. Nathan, David, and Matt talk about the best shoes for Haglunds, fun stable-neutral options, shoes to help with easily-rolled ankles, and more. Want your question on the next mailbag episode? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com!

Diadora Atomo Star Review (2025)

Diadora Atomo Star Review
By Matthew Klein

 

Diadora is a sports company steeped in footwear history. A company from Caerano di San Marco, Italy, an area globally recognized for their craftsmanship in footwear and apparel design. Diadora has been aggressively developing shoes recently, with a large expansion of their line from just daily trainers to lightweight trainers, super racing shoes, track spikes and now super stack height trainers. Enter the Diadora Atomo Star,  a 46mm stack height max stack height trainer meant for eating up mileage and long runs. One of two new shoes featuring ANIMA N2, a supercritical foam meant to improve both responsiveness and weight, the Diadora Atomo Star features an Italian shoe price tag and we attempt to determine if it is worth that price tag.

Guide to Saucony Running Shoes (2025)

Welcome to our guide to Saucony footwear! In recent years, Saucony has made a surge to being a leading brand given its variety of options, integration of foam technology into footwear, and ability to democratize high-performance materials in packages appropriate for all runners. They offer a vast array of footwear both for the road and the trails. In this feature we will cover Saucony’s history, unique technology, and their current running shoe lineup.  

Saucony Echelon 10 Review (2025)

Saucony Echelon 10 Review
By Matthew Klein

 

With the increased number of super-type shoes (advanced footwear technology), it is becoming more difficult to find shoes that work with orthotics. Many shoes feature plates that can interfere with an orthotic or make the ride too stiff. Others feature super foams that are too soft for the orthotics to actually work appropriately. Many shoes don't even have removable insoles, preventing the ability to insert an orthotic. One of the rare shoe series that takes orthotics and you can actually run in is the Saucony Echelon. Now in its 10th version, the Echelon moves a little closer to being a walking shoe, adding some weight from the prior version while still staying quite stable. While this isn't a bad thing, who it will work for changes slightly. 

Best Shoes for People with Haglund's Deformity (Shoes without Rigid Heel Counters)

 

Running Shoes for People with Haglund's Deformity
Or, the Shoes without Rigid Heel Counters List

Heel counters are one of the many footwear components that are commented on here at Doctors of Running. Heel counters are (usually) a rigid piece of material embedded in or molded around the upper of the rearfoot. The purpose is to provide structure to this part of the shoe and potentially stabilize the heel. There are now several variations, going from ones that wrap completely around the heel, to split heel counters (a piece left out at the rearmost portion) and even super thin heel counters just to keep the upper from collapsing. While many people do well with these stiffening agents, some with sensitivities at or around their heel sometimes do not.

The Biggest Mistakes Runners Make | DOR Podcast #262

 

 

The Biggest Mistakes Runners Make
Doctors of Running Podcast, Episode 262

As physical therapists, we get to see a lot of runners stuck in frustrating situations. Andrea, Matt, and David draw on their years of experience to discuss the most common mistakes they see runners make, some leading to injury and some not. They talk about the risks of over-training, playing the comparison game, idolizing achievements, and more. We'd love to hear from you! What are some of the mistakes you've made in your training or running career? Drop a comment or email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.

TYR Maverick-V1 Runner Review (2025)

TYR Maverick-V1 Runner Review
By Matthew Klein and Andrea Myers

 

While TYR has been known for its swimwear and weightlifting gear, it has recently expanded into running footwear. We tried their first carbon-plated racer, the Valkyrie Elite Carbon, as a personal purchase but I (Matt) was unable to run in them due to a short fitting upper. It is what I thought would be the end of us trying TYR. Surprisingly, they recently sent us their new Maverick-V1, a lightweight, rockered trainer meant to increase flight time. While I initially dismissed the shoe due to an overcomplicated biomechanics handout labeled "top secret", 80 miles later I am highly impressed with what appears to be a complete turn around in their early running years. While some tweaks are still needed, this turned out to be a solid shoe that I may go as far to say is the true ASICS Glideride 3 replacement and will definitely be one I continue running in.

Monday Shakeout: Fall 2025 Trail Shoe Round-Up

 

Monday Shakeout: Fall 2025 Trail Shoe Round-Up
By David Salas

In this week's Monday Shakeout David shares a round-up of several trail shoes that have released this year and discuss their pros, cons, and our favorite uses for them. We're excited to talk about some of the companies that we don't see as often!

Which to Choose? Breaking Down On's Running Shoe Lineup | DOR Podcast #261

 

 

Which to Choose? Breaking Down On's Running Shoe Lineup
Doctors of Running Podcast, Episode 261

Over the past few years, On has become one of the most popular running shoe and apparel brands, both in and outside of the running world. With recent offerings like the Cloudmonster, Cloudsurfer, and Cloudboom Strike, they've proven they can make competitive and impressive shoes. They don't have the most clear-cut of lineups like lots of other brands so, Nathan, David, and Matt get together to break down On's shoes. They talk about On's foams, the function of the "clouds" (pods), their favorite On shoes, and more.

Mount to Coast H1 Review (2025)

Mount to Coast H1 Review
By Bach Pham and Matthew Klein

 

Mount to Coast came onto the scene in 2023-2024, debuting a short line of footwear aimed at ultradistance training and racing. Their hallmarks so far have been fairly high performance foams in lighter weight packages and at fairly good price points. Their first model, the R1, offered a racing-esque feel underfoot for long distance efforts while their second model, the P1, surprisingly delivered their take on a stability-forward training shoe. The H1 not only provides a daily training model to their short line-up, but also a highly sustainable-focused offering that they believe also delivers PEBA-quality performance.

Brooks Hyperion 3 Review (2025)

Brooks Hyperion 3 Review
By  David Salas and Andrea Myers

 

The Brooks Hyperion line can be thought of as the shoes that bring some level of speed into things. The lineage currently consists of the Brooks Hyperion 3, Hyperion Max 3, and Hyperion Elite 5 respectively. The Brooks Hyperion 3 is the lightweight training option that is supposed to bring balanced versatility without the usage of a plate or stiffening agent.