Ready to lace up for 2025? Today's newsletter is a must-read for anyone itching to know whatโs next in running shoes! ๐๐ฅ
Weโve got the scoop on all the hottest trends coming your wayโfrom sneak peeks of cutting-edge tech to style upgrades thatโll make your feet (and your Strava feed) happy.
We sat down with the brilliant minds behind your favorite brandsโHOKA, Asics, Saucony, Adidas, The North Face, On, and Brooksโto talk about innovation, inspiration, and whatโs next for your runs. ๐ ๏ธโจ
And donโt miss our exclusive Black Friday deals on shoes, gear, and moreโyou might just snag your dream pair at a dreamier price. ๐ค๐
Plus, our latest podcast episode dives deep into 2025โs hottest trends. Hit play while you log your miles and get inspired! ๐ง๐โโ๏ธ
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Get ready for 2025โs hottest running trends! ๐ฅ
Katelyn, Michael, and Alex share their firsthand takes from The Running Event in Austin, covering innovative gear, new trends, and whatโs next in running shoe tech. ๐
Plus, they tackle the Strava privacy announcement, shaking up the running communityโhow will it impact your training and safety? Tune in for insights, debates, and a few laughs along the way! ๐
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. ๐ฅ
Check out Asics's new running shoe line for 2025. ๐
๐โโ๏ธโจ The Marathon Handbook team hit the road to Austin, Texas, for The Running Event, diving into the latest and greatest from Adidas' 2025 lineup! ๐
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. ๐๐จ
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. ๐โจ
๐โจ Alex chatted with Onโs tech experts, Ryan Widzgowski and Chuck Wurzer, to showcase and discuss the running brandโs latest innovations. ๐
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, whatโs next for the Strike LS, and how to create a supershoe thatโs perfect for beginners. ๐๐โโ๏ธ๐จ
๐โโ๏ธโจ Alex chats with Sauconyโs Senior Product Line Manager, Katie Pyle, about the brandโs latest innovations: the Triumph 23, Hurricane 25, and a fresh evolution of the Endorphin line. ๐
They break down each shoeโs purpose, key upgrades, and how one model might just be Sauconyโs fastest road racer yet. ๐๐จ
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. ๐ฅ
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๐๐ Brett Rivers, The North Faceโs 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. ๐
He breaks down each shoeโs purpose, unique features, and the best ways to put them to work on the trails. ๐โโ๏ธโจ
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