Achilles tendinitis, an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, affects many, from avid athletes to weekend warriors and even those with more sedentary lifestyles. This condition involves inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the tissue connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone, and is often seen in sports involving...
The Under Armour human performance and product development teams continue to create innovative solutions for runners to bring you the next generation of unparalleled performance running shoes. With the help of UA athletes and brand ambassadors, the UA Innovation Lab in Baltimore and UA Human Performance Centre in Portland, Under Armour develops the best footwear that’s based on key insights and learnings from years of experience and research. UA has always performed best when we’re disruptive: The UA HOVR Machina launched with the innovative Pebax® Propulsion Plate, and the first iteration of UA Flow eliminated the need for a heavy rubber outsole — and we’re not stopping there.
Renowned long-distance runners, Kara Goucher and Des Linden, recently discussed the impact of carbon-plated sneakers, also known as "super shoes," on the sport of running. The duo hosts a podcast called Nobody Asked Us, where they delve into various topics related to running. In a recent episode, they shared their thoughts on youth athletes using these high-tech shoes.
If there is one shoe that HOKA is known for, it would have to be the Clifton. HOKA'S go-to every day neutral trainer, it is worn by thousands across the globe. Hell, even the Australian 1500m champion trains in them...
ASICS has recently announced the latest updates to its record breaking METASPEED™ series as they take the performance of their product personalisation to the next level.
Building on the breakthrough success of the first METASPEED™ shoes introduced in 2021, ASICS has utilised data accumulated through its elite athletes in competition to refine the product design to cater for the two major running styles allowing every runner to perform at their personal best and record their fastest times yet. Introducing the METASPEED™ EDGE+ and the METASPEED™ SKY+ shoes.
In our second ever review for HOKA ONE ONE (see our first one here on the Clifton 6), we dive into the Rincon, an incredibly light weight and versatile training shoe.
The Rincon is sort of like the Clifton 6, but lighter and faster. It has enough structure and support that it can still be used as a high mileage trainer. However, its lightness makes it feel more like a shoe perfect for up tempo shorter runs, speed sessions , or even racing.
Runner’s Tribe took these shoes through 100km of mostly road and light trail running, and below is our unpaid for analysis.
Selecting the perfect running shoes is crucial for your comfort, enhancing performance, and preventing injuries. The right choice can be influenced by various factors, including the surface you run on—whether it's cross-country, pavement, or trail running—and the distance you cover. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming...
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In February this year, RT reviewed earSHOTS wireless headphones and we were highly impressed with the product The team at earSHOTS managed to fix...
The oldest running shoe company of them all, Saucony, have landed their latest high mileage trainer, and it does not, repeat, does not, disappoint.
Saucony states the following about the Triumph 17:
‘First-class long runs are lighter than ever.
For those who crave the ultimate in protective cushioning, the Triumph 17 is our most cushioned shoe, giving you everything you need to cruise through the longest of runs. Make running hangovers a thing of the past.’
So, are Saucony’s claims accurate, is this shoe worth the $250 investment?
Runner’s Tribe took the Triumph through the paces, and below is our unpaid for review.
Running on hard pavement can be tough on the body, which is why running shoes with cushioned midsoles are essential. These shoes reduce the impact on your body, making your runs more comfortable and less damaging. Recently, the trend in running shoe design has leaned heavily towards optimizing comfort. As a result, shoes are becoming thicker, bouncier, and more comfortable, thanks to innovative new cushioning materials.
