After a largely underwhelming fifth version, the carbon-plated super-trainer returns with a lighter weight, increased stack height, and updated midsole. Do these updates translate to a ride that better resembles a racing shoe?
LA Marathon Scraps Finisher Medals for Starter Participation Trophies
In what the McCourt Foundation describes as a “common-sense compromise,” it announced today that the 2027 Los Angeles Marathon will replace finisher medals with “starter participation trophies” awarded to anyone who successfully crosses the starting line.
Running Influencer Calls for Inclusive Sport That Excludes Pros
Wielding the immense power of a single Threads post, a prominent running content creator and outspoken opponent of gatekeeping in running declared that professional runners should no longer be allowed in local or destination races, citing the need to keep the sport inclusive.
New Balance 1080v15 Review: RIP Fresh Foam
Notice anything different about the shoe name? Say goodbye to Fresh Foam X! New Balance finally replaces outdated Fresh Foam X with a supercritical Infinion—which sounds less like a midsole and more like an underwhelming Christopher Nolan film. But are the updates enough to upgrade the daily trainer to another level?
Nike Vomero Premium Review: Worth the Hype?
Boasting a massive 55/5/45.5 mm stack height and Air Zoom units, the Premium is the latest edition in the beloved max cushioned Vomero line. Is the tallest stacked shoe in the game all hype, or does it deliver?
Runners’ Mailbag: My Regrets, Carbon Plates, Refusing to Race & More
Are carbon plated shoes actually beneficial? When should you replace running shoes? What are my biggest running regrets? Is it enough to run for fun and not race?