running gear:
Top 10 Shoes of 2014
Giving runners a great starting point for finding the perfect shoe, FORTIUS Media Group, LLC, in partnership with Cregg Weinmann, the Running Network’s footwear and apparel editor since 1998, reveals its top 10 shoes of 2014. “We asked Cregg Weinmann to pick the 10 top running
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shoes of 2014 for our readers and give a quick rationale for his choices. Cregg did north of 200 shoe reviews in 2014, which are provided to our readers daily on www.runningnetwork. com and www.runningproductreviews.com ,” noted Larry Eder, FORTIUS Media’s publishing director.
Here are Cregg’s picks for the top 10 shoes of 2014, including a variety of shoe types, brands, and prices:
adidas Response Boost – $100 “The Response Boost is the best buy of all the Boost shoes, in part because the amount of EVA surrounding the Boost foam provides a durable, responsive feel. This price range has not had a better shoe, to my memory.” Full review at http://runningproductreviews.com/index. php/shoes/training/2014-autumn-trainers/610adidas-response-boost-100
Newton Kismet – $129 “The Kismet is one of those shoes that’s an assemblage of the best work that a brand has produced. It may be the start of something better to come – one can only hope.” Full review at http://runningproductreviews.com/index.php/shoes/training/2014fall-award-winners/560-newton-kismet-129
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2 Brooks Glycerin 12– $150
“The Glycerin incorporated a variety of upgrades that may have been missed by many who could benefit from them. The premium price may have deterred some, but it just might be what they were looking for.”
by Cregg Weinmann
Full review at http://runningproductreviews.com/index.php/shoes/ training/2014-fall-award-winners/558-brooks-glycerin-12-150
Saucony Kinvara 5 – $100 “The Kinvara didn’t win an award in the shoe review this year, finishing a close second. It makes this list because of its fit, ride, and performance—all the reasons it has been a success for Saucony.” Full review at http://runningproductreviews.com/index.php/shoes/training/2014-fall-training/582-saucony-kinvara-5-100
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