Long time RoadTrailRun contributor Ryan Eiler had a breakthrough performance at the 2024 Boston Marathon finishing 3d American and 15th overall in a time of 2:14:23.  Interview with Ryan Eiler (20:39) In the video  Ryan shares his run background, training philosophy to finally get to a marathon injury free and faster than ever at 38, balancing being a new dad and start up entrepreneur, training on an ancient Sears Roebuck treadmill in an unheated shed with shaky power and what it was like to line up with the elites, take off and follow his race plan which he did brilliantly ..read more

Article by Sam Winebaum Hoka Skyward X ($225) Introduction Let’s get it out of the way right away. The Skyward X may be the most significant and innovative road shoe from Hoka since the Clifton 1. Hoka has been hugely successful in recent years with.. basically the same stuff year after year:  compression molded EVA midsoles, big cushion, friendly fits and especially market momentum as runners and walkers have gravitated to the OG max cushion brand.  In performance running, they have lagged the competition being late to supercritical foams and then a firm flavor as found in the Ca ..read more

Article by Dom Layfield Inov-8 Trailfly Speed ($160) Introduction Dom: In January 2024, Inov-8 took the bold step of updating the lasts on which their shoes are built, changing from a traditional ‘shoe-shaped’ last to a more modern ‘foot-shaped’ last that better reflects actual foot anatomy.   Other prominent brands, like Altra and Topo Athletic, have always focused on a more anatomical, rather than aesthetic, shape to their shoes.  However, Inov-8 is the first brand that I’m aware of (certainly the first of any significant size) that have made such a transition long after t ..read more

Article by Derek Li Unpause Halley Light (THB4690, US$130) Introduction Unpause is a popular brand out of Thailand that has a very similar line of product offerings. When I first reviewed the Unpause Atlas back in 2022, it drew a lot of interest, because it was offering a PEBA foam trainer for a very affordable price. They subsequently let on that they were working on a racer and while there were some delays with the release, it seems like it has finally hit the market, in the form of the Unpause Halley Light. The Halley Light continues to use a PEBA based foam and this time, they have gone w ..read more

Article by Michael Ellenberger Henning Mule ($175), Mullen Slide ($165) Introduction It goes without saying that, on a site dedicated to running shoes (and gear), the majority of what we review is, well, just that. But even on those big mileage weeks, churning out long hours on the roads, trails, track treadmill, whatever… you’re still spending much more time not running than running. This is all of course a big lead-up to - recovery shoes! Shoes for the other hours of the day, when you’re not choosing between high-stack trainer and carbon-plated racer.  I was lucky enough to receive t ..read more

Article by Jeff Valliere Carbon Air Frame 25 Snowshoes  1lb/8.6oz / 696 grams (half pair) Sizes M, L $499.95 Introduction:  I’ll go ahead and get this out of the way first off, as it is the most prominent thought in my mind.  The Carbon Air Frame 25 Snowshoes are a work of art, so much so, I was somewhat reluctant to go tromp around snowy trails on them.  The hollow core carbon frame with integrated carbon decking is so exquisitely built, smooth, seamless, elegant and light.  They are shockingly light for a well featured, 25” competent mountain snowshoe with remov ..read more

Artikel von Markus Zinkl Rudy Project Astral (129,00 €) Einleitung Als jemand, der gerne Sport treibt, weiß ich, wie wichtig eine gute Sonnenbrille ist. Ich habe die Astral von Rudy Project ausprobiert. Diese Marke ist ziemlich bekannt für Sportbrillen. Ich habe die Brille beim Laufen auf der Straße und auf Trails getestet. In diesem Bericht erzähle ich euch, wie die Brille abgeschnitten hat und ob sie ihr Geld wert ist. Technische Details Gewicht: 26g Abmessungen:  Gläser: RP Optics Material: Rilsan Rahmen Kompatibel mit Korrektionsgläsern (Optical Insert) CLICK to Read m ..read more

Article by Sam Winebaum  Nike Pegasus 41 (Spring 2024) The Pegasus 41 gets the 43% lower carbon footprint ,13% more energy returning ReactX foam midsole first seen in the Infinity RN4 with here dual Air Zoom units front and back which should help with shoe response for what was a quite soft foam in the RN4.  I hope the foam and Air Zoom blend together well and they might as the former React foam and Air Zoom units were a responsive if old school firm riding combination. We see a 4mm increase in stack height front and back with only a 8g increase in weight so still sub 10 oz / 283g ..read more

Article by Jeff Valliere and Mike Postaski Inov-8 Trailyfly ($150) Introduction Jeff V:  The Inov-8 Trailfly is an all new model from Inov 8, with a new foot shape design for all day comfort, yet with great security and with soft yet stable cushioning on a full stack height of  29mm heel / 23mm forefoot which is enhanced by a Boomerang TPU footbed and very good traction. It is a great all around and versatile shoe, equally at home running door to trail, buffed trails and dirt roads, and all the way up the mountain into more technical terrain.   They make for a great daily ..read more

Artikel von Marcel Krebs  Salomon S/LAB Spectur (220€) Einleitung Im Trailbereich steht Salomon bereits seit jeher für Innovation und Qualität. In den letzten Jahren hat Salomon jedoch auch zunehmend spannende und hochwertige Modelle für die Straße herausgebracht. Im vergangenen Jahr folgte dann der erste wirklich ernst zu nehmende Vorstoß im Bereich der “Superschuhe” für den Straßenwettkampf mit dem Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 2. Hierbei handelt es sich um eine der größten positiven Überraschungen im vergangenen Jahr im Bereich der Wettkampfschuhe. Der Phantasm 2 überzeugt mit einem weiche ..read more