Tag Archives: Running shoes

The Tuesday Kick: Subtle but fast

The Tuesday Kick is – horrors! – a bit different this week. This week’s Tuesday Kick also marks the first gear review on Sub-three and, yes, it’s a shoe. Full disclosure: New Balance Canada provided the shoes for review. The … Continue reading

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The Sunday Read: Feet don’t fail me now

Barefoot, minimalist or shoes? Which is best? It seems like the overriding question many runners have on their minds at the moment. Certainly, it’s a thread in this week’s Sunday Read. Plus, an unusual, inspirational Norwegian! Nice bare feet you … Continue reading

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The Tuesday Kick: Is that a Fastwitch or just a nervous tic?

The shoe Saucony Fastwitch 4 2010 The official description Running Times magazine called the Saucony Fastwitch 4 2010 “a sublime marathon shoe.” They praised its cushioning and midstance support, liked its “amazingly flexible and energetic forefoot,” and called the shoe … Continue reading

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The Tuesday Kick: plush pumps

The shoe Saucony Triumph 9 The Official Description “Premium cushioning redefined,” purrs Saucony. The company says the shoe features a new injection-moulded foam that “delivers an ultra-plush yet still responsive feel underfoot.” The shoe weighs in at a relatively light … Continue reading

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Flexible Mizunos

The Shoe Mizuno Wave Rider 14. The Official Description Mizuno describes the Wave Rider 14 as a cushioned, flexible shoe that prevents foot fatigue. In fact, they use the word “flex” a lot. The shoe boasts “high-tech flex grooves” and … Continue reading

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Welcome to The Tuesday Kick

Shoes…runners can’t live without them. We love our shoes. In fact, when I sent out a request asking that people tell me what they run in and why, I was surprised at how many people responded and how quickly. Obviously, … Continue reading

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