The Asics DS Trainer was popular long before the current minimalist movement hit. There’s a reason it’s been around for over 15 years, the enticing combination of light weight, responsive ride and a touch of support resonated with a significant portion of the serious running crowd. With the advent of the minimal movement and the demand for more light weight models increasing, Asics has decided the best way to address the market was to take their most popular lightweight midsole/outsole combination and offer slightly tweaked version targeted at different runners.
For Spring 2011, Asics offers three lightweight trainers all based on the tooling borrowed from various versions of the DS Trainer; the updated GEL-DS Trainer 16, the newly introduced GEL-Noosa Tri 6 and the entirely new GEL-DS SkySpeed.
The Updated Asics GEL-DS Trainer 16. Women's shown in Lime Green
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Joe Uncategorized Asics DS Trainer 15, Asics DS-Trainer 14, Asics Gel DS Trainer 16, Asics Gel Noosa Tri 6, Asics GEL-DS SkySpeed, Asymetrical lacing, California Lasting, Clutch Collar, discreet eye-stay, Duo-Sole, Durasponge, Guidance Line, Heel Clutching System, Slip Lasting, Soylyte 55, Trusstic Unit, Wet Grip
The Trance is a shoe that is classified by Brooks as their flagship support trainer with the most bells and whistles of any model in their support category. Yet the shoe at times seemed a bit lost. Yes it sold, but not nearly as well as the Adrenaline or the Beast which are industry leaders in their class. Customers know what to expect from these models every year and Brooks not only meets but exceeds these expectations. The Trance on the other hand seemed to be heading in a slightly different direction with each new model update. Brooks tried for years to establish the Trance with its own identity, yet it never really was a consistent story. The annual change of direction never allowed the model to gain much traction in the industry. The vision started to sharpen with the current Trance 9 and it now appears Brooks has a very clear direction for the shoe. With the new Brooks Trance 10, your search for a high end Adrenaline has been found.
The Newly Updated Brooks Trance 10
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Joe Uncategorized Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10, Brooks Trance 10, Brooks Trance 9, Caterpillar Crash Pad, Flexalon, Flextra, Hydroflow, Universal Last
Mizuno has always had a reputation for producing footwear that appeals to competitive runners. Their products have outstanding attention to detail, their materials and construction quality are some of the best in the industry and the fit and feel of the shoes scream “go faster!” For Spring 2011, Mizuno sets its sights on tweaking two of the industry’s best received racing flats, the Mizuno Wave Musha 2 and the Mizuno Wave Ronin 2 with the third generation of each.
The Mizuno Wave Musha 2 has a great following. Lightweight and responsive while delivering a touch of support, this model has proven to be one of the best sellers in the category for us. The shoe has proven so successful that Mizuno has decided to leave it largely untouched. The updated model for Spring ’11 offers the addition of two welded overlays in the forefoot to snug up the fit a bit. The only other change is the new color. The midsole, outsole carry over so the ride and performance remain the same as the current model which is a good thing. Overall, the Wave Musha 3 is a very cool looking update that should definitely perform as well as the current model.
Mizuno Wave Musha 3
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Joe Uncategorized Mizuno Wave Musha 2, Mizuno Wave Musha 3, Mizuno Wave Ronin 2, Mizuno Wave Ronin 3
adidas adizero Pro Ekiden Shoes
Adidas has garnered a great following with their adizero line of shoes. Light in weight and built following a philosophy of including only what is essential, the adizero shoes fit perfectly in the current trend of less is more. The line has had great success over the past several years, so this September adidas is introducing a special edition Ekiden series of adizero shoes that will be available at Running Warehouse.
An Ekiden is a long distance relay race popular in Japan. The adizero Ekiden series draws inspiration from Japanese culture and the result is a unique look that, in this writer’s opinion, is fantastic. The only difference between the adizero Ekiden shoes and the normal adizero shoes is the cosmetic appearance of the upper.
Covering a spectrum of neutral shoes, the Ekiden series will include versions of the adizero Pro (the high performance racer is back), adizero Adios (the marathon shoe of choice for Haile Gebrselassie), adizero Rocket (versatile flat) and adizero Boston (lightweight trainer). So if you want to stand out this Fall be sure to pick up a pair. View all the shoes after the jump. Read more…
Jonathan Uncategorized adidas adizero Rocket, adidas adizero shoes, adidas racing shoes, adizero Adios, adizero Adios Ekiden shoes, adizero Boston, adizero Boston Ekiden shoes, adizero Pro, adizero Pro Ekiden shoes, adizero Rocket Ekiden shoes, Ekiden, racing flats
The Saucony ProGrid Kinvara has proven very successful, a nice example of the right product hitting the market at the right time. The combination of light weight, minimal heel/toe height differential, responsive ride and great graphics proved attractive to the growing ranks of runners experimenting with minimal-type footwear. Saucony is seeking to capitalize on the success of the Kinvara by expanding the concept and making the Kinvara experience available to more runners. Enter the Saucony ProGrid Mirage, a supportive version of the Kinvara for those slight over-pronators looking for a viable lightweight option.
Saucony ProGrid Mirage for Men
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Joe Uncategorized EVA+, Hydrator collar, Memory Foam Heel Pod, ProGrid LITE, Saucony ProGrid Echelon 2, Saucony ProGrid Kinvara, Saucony ProGrid Mirage, strobel board, Supportive Arc, XT-900
Team Lifeline is a great organization that raises money for Chai Lifeline which is the international children’s health support organization that provides crucial emotional, social, and financial assistance to seriously ill children, their families, and communities.
Running Warehouse is partnering up with Team Lifeline by providing a free pair of running shoes for those that sign up and complete the program by raising the minimum fund needed to earn a free trip to the Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon December 5, 2010 or the ING Miami Marathon January 30, 2011. Online coaching is provided to help reach your goals.
Details of the organization and the program can be found here: http://www.teamlifeline.org/
You need to enter “RW10” in the coupon field to identify yourself as a Running Warehouse customer and thus eligible for the free pair of shoes. Additionally, entering this code will grant you a $25 discount off the normal $75 registration fee. The offer is only available to new Team Lifeline Participants and expires July 31, 2010.
Additional questions about the program or this promotion can be directed to info@teamlifeline.org
Joe Uncategorized Chai Lifeline, Team Lifeline
The Salomon XF Trail Shoe is launched at Les Tresoms Hotel in Annecy, France.
Recently, Salomon invited 150 accounts from North American and Europe to their facilities in Annecy, France to introduce the upcoming Salomon XR Crossmax Trail shoe. The RW crew left San Luis Obispo at 11:00 Saturday morning for the 45 minute flight to Los Angeles, then after a 3 hour layover we were off on the 11 hour flight to Frankfurt, Germany. The flight over is never very much fun. You loose a day in transit, plus trying to sleep on the flight is pretty tough. Once in Frankfurt it was through customs, across a maze of corridors and tunnels to the gate for the final 60 minute flight from Frankfurt to Geneva, Switzerland. Once there a taxi driver holding a Salomon placard whisked us to our hotel 20 miles away in downtown Annecy.
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Joe Uncategorized Annecy France, Jeff Dill, Salomon EXO Sensifit, Salomon XA, Salomon XR, Salomon XT, XR Crossmax
It was time again for the RW crew to head to the annual Asics Gold Account Meeting held this year at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort just outside of Austin, Texas. This annual meeting is held to provide the top Asics running specialty accounts across the nation an opportunity to meet face to face with key people at Asics and to see the upcoming Asics product for future seasons.
Joe and '04 Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist Deena Kastor at the 2010 Asics Gold Account Meeting
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Joe Uncategorized Asics, Asics Dirt Diva, Asics Dirt Dog, Asics Gel Cumulus, Asics Gel DS Sky Speed, Asics Gel DS Trainer 14, Asics Gel DS Trainer 16, Asics Gel Evolution 6, Asics Gel Kayano, Asics Gel Landreth 6, Asics Gel Nimbus, Asics Gel Noosa Tri 6, Asics Gel Sppedstar 5, Asics Gel Tarther, Asics Gel Tarther Diva, Asics GEL-DS Racer 8, Asics GEL-DS Trainer 15, Asics Gold Account Meeting, Asics Hyper Speed 4, Asics Piranha 3, Asics Speedstar 5, Asics Tempo Run Collection, Bernard Lagat, Bob Kennedy, Chris Solinsky, Deena Kastor, Ecsaine, Heel Clutch Collar System, Jim Spivey
adidas Supernova Adapt for Women
For more than a decade the Adidas Supernova Classic has been one of the most cherished and popular running models for 3 stripes. Season after season this model has led sales for the brand. The interesting thing is that as much as people say they want their favorite shoes to remain unchanged, sales tend to fall off for popular models that don’t tweak things every season to keep things fresh. The only models that have been able to maintain a solid volume of sales every year while remaining largely unchanged are the adidas Supernova Classic and another Adidas model, the Brevard. For a shoe to remain largely unchanged and be a sales leader in a technical field such as running specialty for a major brand for over a decade is a testament to how good this shoe was and how strong the following has been.
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Joe Uncategorized adidas Brevard, Adidas Supernova Adapt, adidas Supernova Classic, Adidas Supernova Sequence, Formotion
Asics Fall 2010 Neutral Shoes
In the realm of running products, it is common to hear a company’s sales representative describe a good, better, best story. The idea is that good suits the needs of the everyday runner, better adds a bit of a technological advantage for improved performance and best is hands down superior to anything else within a product line. With apparel, this is often easy to observe. The best top dries faster (stays drier longer) than the better top, which exceeds the good top. With shoes, it’s little harder to observe the difference. A technologically superior shoe does not necessarily translate to a better feeling shoe or a faster shoe, but the goal generally is for better technology to translate into an improved experience for the runner. So how do things shake out with the Asics Pulse 2 (“good”), Cumulus 12 (“better”) and Nimbus 12(“best”)?
[Take me to the Men's Nimbus 12, Cumulus 12, Pulse 2 or Women's Nimbus 12, Cumulus 12 or Pulse 2.]
What makes each shoe unique?
Taking advantage of trickle down technology, the Nimbus 12 incorporates the Guidance Line design that was first introduced in October 2009 with the Kinsei 3. Guidance Line is a groove that extends from heel to forefoot, which aids in the repeatability of each foot-strike along an efficient path throughout the gait cycle. At the time of this review, Guidance Line only exists in the Kinsei 3 and Kayano 16 and now the Nimbus 12.
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Jonathan Uncategorized Asics Gel Cumulus 12, Asics Gel Nimbus 12, Asics Gel Pulse 2, Asics Running Shoes, Neutral Running Shoes