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Saucony Hattori

 Saucony came to the market with the now very successful Kinvara, and yet again with the Mirage. The Hattori is about as far as Saucony is willing to go toward Vibram’s Five Finger, and that’s pretty darned far.
Running

Pearl Izumi 2011 Iso Transition

 This shoe snuck up on me. I didn't see it coming. It doesn’t only look good, it has a great fit and that's not the end of it. Tim DeBoom inspired this shoe, and the result is solid.
Running

Shoe Height and Ramp Angle

 Let's break "barefoot" running down into its constituent parts. Is it a techology or a technique? Or both? Today, we're looking at the question of shoe height.
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

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

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

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

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.
Running

Adizero Boston 2010

 This more "substantial" cousin to the Adios differs from the Adios in the thickness of the midsole. It's the thickest among the lightweight trainers from Adidas. Its weight is 9.7 oz.
Running

Nike LunarElite for 2010

 The new 2010 Nike LunarElite is one of the best updates I've seen this season, and it may be a favorite for all but the heavy runners who can run with success in a neutral shoe.