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Asics 3020 (2011)

 The 3020 bears a lot in common with the Kayano. But if its popular cousin doesn't grant quite enough medial support for you the over-pronator, the 3020 very likely will, and with no weight penalty.
Running

The Great Running Debate

 What constitutes good running form? Does good form lend itself to natural, or barefoot, or minimalist, running technology? What are the hallmarks of that technology?
Running

Kwicky Blade Light (2011)

 The K-Swiss Kwicky Blade weighs a mere 9oz, exceptionally light for a training shoe. But if you are an efficient, and not too heavy, runner with a midfoot or forefoot strike, you might get it done in this shoe.
Running

Saucony ProGrid Mirage (2011)

 Do you subscribe to the "natural" running philosophy, but need a bit more support? This shoe borrows from both the Kinvara and a regular training shoe. Saucony is about to score another hit in this architectural theme.
Running

Asics Gel Kayano 17 (2011)

 The all new Kayano 17 for 2011 features small updates on the previous 16th version. It's still a shoe that invests a nice amount of support with a lot of cushioning. It's also still on the heavy side.
Running

Mating feet to shoes

 We're talking running footwear against the backdrop of an article in today's NYT that either misunderstands, or faithfully represents a misunderstanding, of how feet are best mated to running shoes.
Running

Mizuno Wave Precision 10 (2010)

 Light and stable at a weight of 9.7 oz., the big feature is this shoe's rubber Wave plate. This Mizuno is a lightweight trainer, good for neutral runners, maybe slight pronaters.
Running

K-Swiss Konesic (2010)

 The Konesic is a pure stability trainers like those built ten and fifteen years ago. K-Swiss might have found a niche market for the heavier runners who loved the motion control shoes no longer widely available.
Running

Zoot Ultra Speed (2010)

 Is this still a shoe? Or is it a running sock with a midsole glued on it? Whatever it is, smart money says it’s fast. And fast it is, but it’s just there for the most efficient lightweight runners.
Running

Math of Tangents

 Without thinking, some of the athletes taking the outside line put themselves at a disadvantage by running further. Over a common race course with turns, taking the outside line can make quite a difference.
Running

Adizero Adios 2010

 This Germany company is a behemoth, making shoes for athletes in sports many people have never heard of. They were on the right track with their '09 running collection, and their '10 Spring line is even more promising.
Running

Adizero Ace 2010

 The Ace, at 7.3oz in a size-9 men's, is a very lightweight trainer that gives a reasonable amount of cushioning and stability in a neutral shoe. Keep in mind, it's a neutral shoe.