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Hi runners, ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿผ

Katelyn here with newsletter #375!

Ready to lace up for 2025? Today's newsletter is a must-read for anyone itching to know whatโ€™s next in running shoes! ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Weโ€™ve got the scoop on all the hottest trends coming your wayโ€”from sneak peeks of cutting-edge tech to style upgrades thatโ€™ll make your feet (and your Strava feed) happy.

We sat down with the brilliant minds behind your favorite brandsโ€”HOKA, Asics, Saucony, Adidas, The North Face, On, and Brooksโ€”to talk about innovation, inspiration, and whatโ€™s next for your runs. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธโœจ

And donโ€™t miss our exclusive Black Friday deals on shoes, gear, and moreโ€”you might just snag your dream pair at a dreamier price. ๐Ÿค‘๐ŸŽ‰

Plus, our latest podcast episode dives deep into 2025โ€™s hottest trends. Hit play while you log your miles and get inspired! ๐ŸŽง๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Happy running! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

Katelyn Tocci
Managing Editor
Head Coach

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธPodcast: Running Trends of 2025 + Strava Dramaโ€‹

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Get ready for 2025โ€™s hottest running trends! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Katelyn, Michael, and Alex share their firsthand takes from The Running Event in Austin, covering innovative gear, new trends, and whatโ€™s next in running shoe tech. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

Plus, they tackle the Strava privacy announcement, shaking up the running communityโ€”how will it impact your training and safety? Tune in for insights, debates, and a few laughs along the way! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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โ€‹2025 Asics Running Shoes Preview: Asics GEL-Nimbus 27, Novablast 5โ€‹
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Paul Lang, Global Product Manager at ASICS, gives us the lowdown on the Nimbus 27: the latest version of the Japanese company's flagship training sneaker. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Check out Asics's new running shoe line for 2025. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

โ€‹2025 Adidas Running Shoes Preview: Adizero Adios Pro 4 and EVO SLโ€‹
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๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธโœจ The Marathon Handbook team hit the road to Austin, Texas, for The Running Event, diving into the latest and greatest from Adidas' 2025 lineup! ๐ŸŽ‰

Senior Editor Alex Cyr teamed up with Adidas Running Footwear Category Manager Andrew Lemoncello to unveil two standout shoes: the cutting-edge Adios Pro 4, Adidas' newest racing powerhouse, and the sleek EVO SL, their stylish yet high-performing trainer. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ’จ

Together, they explored the purpose behind each shoe, the groundbreaking tech they bring to the streets, and how they stack up against Adidas' lightest racing marvel, the Pro EVO One. ๐Ÿš€โœจ

โ€‹2025 On Running Shoes Preview: Cloudboom Strike LS, Cloudflow 5, and Cloudboom Maxโ€‹
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๐Ÿ‘Ÿโœจ Alex chatted with Onโ€™s tech experts, Ryan Widzgowski and Chuck Wurzer, to showcase and discuss the running brandโ€™s latest innovations. ๐Ÿš€

From the Cloudboom Max to the Cloudflow 5 and the game-changing, laceless, robot-crafted Cloudboom Strike LS, they dive into the unique purpose of each sneaker, whatโ€™s next for the Strike LS, and how to create a supershoe thatโ€™s perfect for beginners. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ

โ€‹2025 Saucony Running Shoes Preview: Endorphin Trainer, Endorphin Elite 2, Triumph 23, and more!
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๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธโœจ Alex chats with Sauconyโ€™s Senior Product Line Manager, Katie Pyle, about the brandโ€™s latest innovations: the Triumph 23, Hurricane 25, and a fresh evolution of the Endorphin line. ๐Ÿš€

They break down each shoeโ€™s purpose, key upgrades, and how one model might just be Sauconyโ€™s fastest road racer yet. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ’จ

โ€‹2025 Brooks Running Shoes Preview: Glycerin 22, Ghost 17, Hyperion Elite 4 PB, and more!โ€‹
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Alex and Sarah Najjar, Product Line Manager, Footwear at Brooks, introduce the running shoe company's latest, new, and improved products, such as the Glycerin 22, Ghost 17, Hyperion Elite 4 PB, and more. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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โ€‹2025 The North Face Running Shoes Preview: Vectiv Pro 2, Infinite 3, Enduris 4, and more!
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๐ŸŒ„๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Brett Rivers, The North Faceโ€™s Senior Global Manager of Performance Footwear, dives into the Summit Vectiv trail running line, featuring the Vectiv Pro 3, Sky 2, Infinite 3, and Enduris 4. ๐Ÿš€

He breaks down each shoeโ€™s purpose, unique features, and the best ways to put them to work on the trails. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธโœจ

โ€‹2025 Hoka Running Shoes Preview: Clifton 10, Bondi 9, Mafate X and more!
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๐Ÿ‘Ÿโœจ Alex and Katelyn dive into the latest from Hoka, showcasing the Clifton 10, Bondi 9, Mafate X, and Cielo X1 2.0. ๐Ÿš€


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