Ready to lace up for 2025? Today's newsletter is a must-read for anyone itching to know whatβs next in running shoes! ππ₯
Weβve got the scoop on all the hottest trends coming your wayβfrom sneak peeks of cutting-edge tech to style upgrades thatβll make your feet (and your Strava feed) happy.
We sat down with the brilliant minds behind your favorite brandsβHOKA, Asics, Saucony, Adidas, The North Face, On, and Brooksβto talk about innovation, inspiration, and whatβs next for your runs. π οΈβ¨
And donβt miss our exclusive Black Friday deals on shoes, gear, and moreβyou might just snag your dream pair at a dreamier price. π€π
Plus, our latest podcast episode dives deep into 2025βs hottest trends. Hit play while you log your miles and get inspired! π§πββοΈ
Black Friday is the ultimate opportunity for runners to score unbeatable deals on high-quality gear that enhances performance, comfort, and recovery. π β βThis year, weβve curated a list of the best Black Friday deals on all the running essentials.
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Get ready for 2025βs hottest running trends! π₯
Katelyn, Michael, and Alex share their firsthand takes from The Running Event in Austin, covering innovative gear, new trends, and whatβs next in running shoe tech. π
Plus, they tackle the Strava privacy announcement, shaking up the running communityβhow will it impact your training and safety? Tune in for insights, debates, and a few laughs along the way! π
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. π₯
Check out Asics's new running shoe line for 2025. π
πββοΈβ¨ The Marathon Handbook team hit the road to Austin, Texas, for The Running Event, diving into the latest and greatest from Adidas' 2025 lineup! π
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. ππ¨
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. πβ¨
πβ¨ Alex chatted with Onβs tech experts, Ryan Widzgowski and Chuck Wurzer, to showcase and discuss the running brandβs latest innovations. π
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, whatβs next for the Strike LS, and how to create a supershoe thatβs perfect for beginners. ππββοΈπ¨
πββοΈβ¨ Alex chats with Sauconyβs Senior Product Line Manager, Katie Pyle, about the brandβs latest innovations: the Triumph 23, Hurricane 25, and a fresh evolution of the Endorphin line. π
They break down each shoeβs purpose, key upgrades, and how one model might just be Sauconyβs fastest road racer yet. ππ¨
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. π₯
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ππ Brett Rivers, The North Faceβs 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. π
He breaks down each shoeβs purpose, unique features, and the best ways to put them to work on the trails. πββοΈβ¨
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