Top 10 Shoes 2016
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FORTIUS Media Group, LLC and Cregg Weinmann, the Running Network’s footwear and apparel editor since 1998, have teamed up to bring our readers Cregg’s picks for the top ten shoes of 2016. He’s included a variety of shoe types, brands, and prices. Full reviews can be found at the links provided. Take a look!
Nike LunarGlide 8 – $120 Though a bit tardy to the latest midsole party—repurposing polyurethane—Nike shot to the head of the class with the LunarGlide 8. The Lunarlon name is familiar, but the performance of this polyurethane version shines brighter than its predecessors, going toe to toe with the best in the marketplace. http://runningproductreviews.com/php/shoes/ training/2016-fall-training/911-nike-lunarglide-8-120
On CloudFlyer – $160 The CloudFlyer is a current high point in On’s development as a serious contender in the running shoe wars. It shows a commitment to push a technological advancement to better performance, and to do it well. Where it goes from here should be an impressive show. http://runningproductreviews.com/index.php/shoes/training/ 2016-spring-shoe-review/805-oncloud-flyer-160
by Cregg Weinmann
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2 (Tie) New Balance Vazee Pace 2– $110
The New Balance Vazee Pace 2 and the Saucony Zealot ISO 2 were shoulder to shoulder in the Running Network’s Fall Shoe Review, the runner’s version of Yin and Yang. The Vazee has a lively fast feel; the Zealot is more protective. The Zealot is tenths of an ounce lighter; the Vazee is tough enough for long runs. Each had strengths in the other’s wheelhouse, but each is complete in its own right. So here they remain, locked in a tie, and a great team if one is looking for a couple pairs of versatile shoes for faster paces.
(Tie) Saucony Zealot ISO 2 – $130 http://runningproductreviews.com/index.php/shoes/ training/2016-fall-training/909-new-balance-vazee-pace-2-110 http://runningproductreviews.com/index.php/shoes/trail/2016-year-endtrail/912-saucony-zealot-iso-2-130
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