Friday, November 29, 2024

Testbericht: Reboots Go X - Kompression Boots, die kaum (Individualisierungs-) Wünsche offen lassen (German)

Artikel von Marcel Krebs 

Reboots Go X (1.149 EUR, aktuell 976,65 EUR)

Einleitung

Nachdem ich im vergangenen Jahr bereits die besonders leichten und transportablen Reboots Go Lite sowie die stationären, dafür jedoch sehr leistungsfähigen Reboots One testen durfte (Testbericht hier), wurde mir diesen Herbst die neuen Reboots Go X leihweise zum testen zur Verfügung gestellt. 


Diese sollen kompromisslose Leistungsfähigkeit bieten und gleichzeitig gut transportabel sein. Zudem bietet Reboots mit den Go X erstmals kabellose Recovery Boots an, die jüngst auch mit dem ISPO Award ausgezeichnet wurden.


Wie sich die Reboots Go X im Testzeitraum geschlagen haben und wie sich diese in die Produktpalette von Reboots einreihen, erfahrt ihr in den nächsten Abschnitten. 

Koo Demo Sunglasses Review

Article by  Jeff Valliere

Koo Demo Sunglasses Review

$200 as tested in Redbull - Bora hansgrohe with Blue mirror lens

(Also tested interchangeable Pink Photochromic lens $90 shown above)

Introduction:  

The Demo sunglasses are high quality, multisport glasses from Italian brand Koo.  All Koo eyewear are designed and crafted in Italy using the highest quality Zeiss lenses for premium optical definition, clarity and protection. While Koo has only been around for close to 9 years, Zeiss lenses have been around since 1846!  While listed as cycling sunglasses, the Demos are also great for multisport use, equally appropriate for road, gravel or mountain biking, running, mountaineering, backcountry/xc skiing, snowshoeing, etc….

Brooks 2025 Road and Trail Run Previews: Glycerin 22, Hyperion Elite 4 PB, Hyperion Max 3, Ghost 17, Catamount 4 and Cascadia 19

Article by RoadTrailRunTeam

Brooks previewed a very solid and significantly updated 205 line up for road and trail at the recent The Running Event. The article covers the Glycerin 22, Hyperion Elite 4 PB, Hyperion Max 3, Ghost 17, Catamount 4 and Cascadia 19.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

NNormal 2025 Previews: Kboix 01 (mini review), Brut, Kjerag 2.0, Tomir 2 GTX

Article by Mike Postaski and Sam Winebaum

Kilian Jornet’s NNormal had a strong presence at the 2024 The Running Event launching for sale the Kboix 01 with modular midsoles (tested by Sam , the Brut for mud and snow, an updated Kjerag 2.0 with more stack, new TPE foam and a new lighter upper as well as a Tomir 2 GTX with a PFAS free Gore-Tex Invisible Fit upper.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Saucony 2025 Running Shoe Previews: Endorphin Elite 2 & Speed 5, Triumph 23, Hurricane 25, Xodus Ultra 4 & Kinvara 16

Article by RTR Team

 

Saucony presented its completely remodeled pinnacle racer the Endorphin Elite 2 as well as updates to road and trail shoes at the recent The Running Event in Austin, Texas which the RTR team covered. Note that not all models were presented and some are previewed later in the year. Our 2025 Saucony Previews report is below with video version at the end of the article. We expect test samples soon for review.

Testbericht: ASICS MetaFuji Trail & Apparel - Leicht, wild und lauffreudig! (German)

Artikel von Marcel Krebs und Nils Scharff

ASICS MetaFuji Trail (250€)

Einleitung


Marcel: Seit Einführung der Metaspeed Racer durch ASICS im Jahr 2021 sind sowohl der Sky als auch der Edge aus dem Bereich der “Superschuhe” auf der Straße nicht mehr wegzudenken. Als begeisterter Trailläufer wünsche ich mir bereits fast genauso lange einen “Metaspeed Trail”. Aus diesem Wunsch wurde vor einem guten Jahr dann eine stetig steigende Vorfreude, als ich von ASICS Signale erhalten habe, dass mein Wunsch in 2024 Wirklichkeit werden würde. Im August 2024 war es dann soweit und ASICS präsentierte anlässlich des UTMB in Chamonix den neuen ASICS MetaFuji Trail, den ich sowohl vor Ort in Chamonix als auch in den Folgewochen auf unterschiedlichsten Untergründen testen durfte. Wie sich der MetaFuji Trail hierbei geschlagen hat und für welchen Einsatzzweck dieser besonders geeignet ist, erfahrt ihr in den nachfolgenden Abschnitten.

Nils: Im Gegensatz zu Marcel bin ich eher sporadisch auf den Trails unterwegs. Superschuhe (für die Straße) laufe ich dagegen umso mehr. Als ASICS dann im August den MetaFuji Trail angekündigt hat, kam bei mir deshalb schnell die Frage auf, ob sich ein Trail-Äquivalent genauso energetisch laufen lässt wie seine Verwandten aus der Metaspeed Serie. Außerdem hat mir vom ersten Gedanken an das Thema Stabilität sorgen bereitet - sind mir doch Metaspeed Edge und Sky vor allem im Fersenbereich zu schmal und instabil. Wird das der MetaFuji Trail besser machen?

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX Multi Tester Review: Winter Ready! 4 Comparisons

Article by Jeff and Allison Valliere


Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX $180)


Introduction:


Jeff V:  The Speedgoat 6 GTX Mid builds upon the ever so popular Speedgoat by adding a waterproof Gore Tex membrane and improves upon the previous mid versions with an improved, more flexible ankle cuff (vs. a tall boot like structure). . This cuff is more flexible, lighter and more running  friendly.  As always, the Speedgoat delivers top notch traction and overall performance, making this shoe a formidable contender for cold, wet, snowy winter running.


Pros: Reasonably light and responsive (for a winter shoe), traction, cushion, protection, waterproof upper, more flexible ankle cuff. Jeff/Allison


Cons: heel lift (lacing the extra eyelet helps though), cuff does not snug well around the ankle and allows moisture in, lace bite. Jeff/Allison

Topo Athletic Cyclone 3 Multi Tester Review: Light and Fast Fun!

Article by Renee Krusemark, Jeff Beck and Sam Winebaum

Topo Cyclone 3 ($150)

Pros:

Modern “Race Flat” that can also be a trainer: Sam

Very light at 6.9 oz / 196g US9: Sam/Renee/Jeff

Super energetic low slung speed ride: Sam/Renee/Jeff

As usual with Topo, and nobody else does it better, a buttery soft upper with anatomical toe box that holds both wider and narrower feet well: Sam/Jeff

Solid short to mid distance racer for those who want to go unplated and lower stack: Sam/Renee/Jeff


Cons:

Heel can feel low unless speeding: would trade some weight for a higher heel to toe ratio : Sam/Jeff 

Might feel narrow in the midsole when not striking fast from the forefoot: Renee

11 Most Intriguing 2025 Trail Running Super Shoes from The Running Event

 Article by Mike Postaski 

Most Intriguing Trail Supershoes of TRE 2024

There was so much to see at The Running Event, so the big caveat with this list is that I didn’t get to see exactly everything on the floor including the On Cloudultra Pro RTR Video Preview, even though I was scheduled wall-to-wall for both days of the event! Here, I present a list of what I feel are the most intriguing “supershoe” models coming to the trail market in 2025. 


Some you will know and recognize. Some are brand new. Some are models that I have a personal affinity for (hey, I’m writing the article). I’ll list the specs that we’ve posted thus far in our coverage along with my personal thoughts and feelings about each shoe. Enjoy.. 2025 will be a great year on the trails!

Monday, November 25, 2024

Testbericht: The North Face Summit Vectiv Pro 2 - Wettkampfschuh mit Allrounder-Qualitäten; 9 Vergleiche (German)

Artikel von Markus Zinkl und Marcel Krebs

The North Face Summit Vectiv Pro 2 (250,00 €)


Einleitung

Markus: Nachdem der The North Face Summit Vectiv Pro im letzten Jahr großes Potenzial gezeigt, uns aber mit seinem Problem der Blasenbildung enttäuscht hat, war ich umso gespannter auf die überarbeitete Version – den Summit Vectiv Pro 2. Gemeinsam mit meinem Kollegen Marcel, der den Schuh ebenfalls getestet hat, wollte ich herausfinden, ob es The North Face gelungen ist, die Schwächen des Vorgängers zu beheben und ob der Schuh nun endlich sein volles Potenzial entfalten kann. Wir haben den Schuh auf verschiedenen Trails und Untergründen ausgiebig getestet, um ein umfassendes Bild zu bekommen.

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Hoka 2025 Previews: Clifton 10, Cielo X1 2.0, Bondi 9, Mafate X, Mafate 5, Challenger 9

 Article by Renee Krusemark, Sally Reiley, Mike Postaski and Sam Winebaum


Testbericht: Tracksmith Brighton Base Layer & Turnover Tights (German)

Artikel von Nils Scharff

Brighton Base Layer (130€) & Turnover Tights (165€)

Einleitung

Tracksmith - Die Marke mit dem Hase aus New England steht seit jeher für ebenso hochwertige wie stylische Laufbekleidung im klassischen Look. Sortiert man das edle Produktportfolio im hauseigenen Onlineshop nach Bestsellern, steht an allererster Stelle ein auf den ersten Blick ein eher unscheinbares Produkt - der Brighton Base Layer. Entsprechend glücklich bin ich, dieses “Lieblingsteil” vieler Lauffans diesen Herbst testen zu dürfen. Passend dazu und ebenso für herbstliche Temperaturen geeignet, wird mein Test-Outfit durch die überarbeiteten Turnover Tights ergänzt. Ich bin also bestens für die Offseason gerüstet und freue mich meine Eindrücke zu den beiden schicken Kleidungsstücken zu teilen. Vielleicht sind sie ja genau das Richtige für den ein oder anderen Läufer:innen-Wunschzettel!?

Thursday, November 21, 2024

2025 Road and Trail Running Shoe and Gear Video/Written Previews: 45 Products Previewed!

Article and Videos by Sam Winebaum, Mike Postaski, Renee Krusemark and Sally Reiley 

RoadTrailRun had a big team at The Running Event and here we preview 45 products for road and trail running alongmany more on our  Instagram here with full playlist below and individual brand videos below. Written recaps to follow soon.

The Running Event 2025 Road and Trail Run Intros Playlist

Tracksmith Eliot Racer Preview Article

Saucony 
Endorphin Elite 2 & Speed 5, Triumph 23, Hurricane 25, Xodus Ultra 4, Kinvara 16
Update: Endorphin Elite 2 Video Review
Update: Saucony 2025 Running Shoes Previews Article


Brooks 
Cascadia 19, Catamount 4, Hyperion Elite PB, Glycerin Max 2, Ghost 17


Update: Brooks 2025 Previews Article

NIke Vomero 18

Nike Pegasus Premium

2025 Skechers Performance Previews: Aero Burst, Aero Spark, Aero Tempo


ASICS GEL-Nimbus 27

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 and More v6


Topo Athletic Aura Stability, Phantom 4, New Vista Max Trail, MTN Racer 4

Puma Deviate Nitro Trail


Hoka Cielo X 1 2.0


Written 2025 Hoka preview HERE
Clifton 10, Cielo X1 2.0, Bondi 9, Mafate X, Mafate 5, Challenger

Salomon Aero Aero Glide 3 and Aero Blaze 3 & GRVL versions

2025 Salomon Advanced Skin 12L Race Vest

ON Cloudultra Pro and Cloudultra 3


La Sportiva Prodigo Pro and Prodigio Max


Mizuno Mystery Shoe #1 Unboxing!

Scarpa Spin Planet 2 and Ribelle 2


Speedland RX:FBY-8 oz road shoe!

Merrell Pro Morph: Door to Trail & Gravel Running Shoe

Deuter Traick Run Vest
 

Craft Nordlite Ultra Pro Trail Racer

X-Bionic Terra Skin X00/C

361 Ventus Uptempo Trainer

LOWA enters the trail run game: Madrix & Amplux 2 Previews



In French: Kiprun 2025 Race Vests and Packs



Kiprun Kiprun KD900X LD+ Marathon Super Shoe



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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Skechers Razor 3 Review: 3 Comparisons

Article by  Derek Li

Skechers Razor 5 SGD/$130 USD 

Introduction

I have fond memories of that first magical GoMeb Razor 1 in 2017. Fast forward to 2024, and the Skechers GoRun Razor 5 sees an updated midsole and a return to a more traditional mesh upper. The key features are as follows:

1)    HYPER BURST PRO midsole, utilizing spherical shaped cells compressed into the midsole using a supercritical process

2)    Patented Skechers Arch Fit insole system with podiatrist-certified arch support

3)    Carbon-infused H-plate providing a more efficient transition from mid-foot to toe off

4)    HYPER ARC adapts to your stride to provide a smoother transition (I believe this refers to the shape of the toe-spring)

5)    Goodyear rubber outsole

Pros:

  • Anatomical fit, especially good for people with lower arches

  • Excellent outsole traction

  • Snappy natural ride

  • Breathable, simple, effective upper

Cons:

  • Low stack profile limits utility for longer runs.

Most comparable shoes 

  • Adidas Adios 8,

  • Nike Streakfly
  • NB Rebel 4

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Tracksmith Harbor Women's Jacket and Olmstead Pack Reviews

Article by Sally Reiley

Tracksmith Harbor Jacket ($255)



I grew up in Minnesota where winters were real winters.  This Fall season here in New England has been freakishly mild and summer-like, but the winter chill is sure to come!

 Last week it was finally cold enough to put the new Tracksmith Harbor Jacket to the test on a run. It did not disappoint! I initially thought it looked like a really nice lifestyle piece that would be too heavy and too constricting to actually run in, but I was quickly proven wrong. Yes, it is stylish and can be worn around town on errands and out to dinner, but it is surprisingly functional and comfortable on the run. 

Roll R8 Plus Deep Tissue Massager Review

A (Brief) Ode to the Roll R8 Plus ($169)

By Michael Ellenberger




As any runner knows (or will soon find out!), recovery is just as critical as training. That’s why, this fall, in preparation for the Chicago Marathon, the Roll Recovery R8+ quickly became my most trusted companion. While the race didn’t totally go my way, it definitely wasn’t due to soreness - and (not to totally oversell the thing), I actually think that getting to the start line feeling better than I have in any recent build is due in large part to this little tool. 

The R8+ has a distinctive spring-loaded design, which looks elaborate (and I do worry about little one’s fingers getting trapped in the mechanism - parents, beware) - but made targeted muscle relief effortless, applying consistent pressure to often hard to reach spots. Late in the build, when my mileage was up and I was steering over every little thing, the genuine relief you feel from this thing became invaluable after pounding out miles on pavement—my quads, IT bands, and calves got the attention they desperately needed (in a way that I can’t always reach from The Stick or self-massage, or even the lower-end, “Amazon special” massage guns).