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The most common shoe models to know

Hoka Bondi 9

• Smooth MetaRocker designed for long-haul runs or easier days on your feet

• RearFoot-Focused Active Foot Frame to support the heel and arch of the foot

• High cushion midsole to help you float through every mile

• Available in Wide and Extra Wide

• Retails for $170

• Bondi 9’s slimmer silhouette and sleeker look is inspired by the fan-favorite Bondi 7 model

• No longer has the tongue gusset, making getting your foot into the shoe easier

Hoka Clifton 10

• Transitioning from a 5mm drop to a 8mm drop

• Compressed EVA foam for the midsole

• Offered in standard, wide, and extra wide widths

• $150

Altra FWD VIA

• Neutral, max cushion road shoe

• Altra’s first supercritical foamed midsole, uses their new Ego Flo compound

• 4mm drop with a stack height of 37mm in the heel and 33mm in the forefoot

• Replaces the Via Olympus 2

Asics Novablast 5

• An energized daily trainer that’s responsive an well-rounded for various speeds and distances

• Lightweight, falls in the 7-8oz range depending on size

• The midsole is comprised of FF Blast Max foam, one of Asics most energetic midsole foams thats complemented with cloud like softness and responsive energy return in each step

• Trampoline effect

• $140, same as the Novablast 4

• Jacquard mesh upper - an upgraded, lightweight breathable, single layer mesh that reduces the need for overlays

Asics Gel-Kayano 31

• adaptive stability shoe with 4D guidance system, reduces time spent in pronation phase of gait cycle

• New engineered mesh material upper, premium feel and look

• Knit collar and plush cushioning around the collar

• New outsole material, hybrid Asics grip, combo of ASICSGRIP and asics AHARPLUS.

  • improves grip and softness without compromising abrasion resistance

• PureGel Plus, FlyteFoam Blast (FF Blast) plus Eco in the midsole

• 10mm drop

• $165

NITRO Foam by Puma

• Innovative nitrogen-infused foamtechnology for lightweight responsiveness and cushioning

• Offers 93% energy return

Altra Torin 8 &Torin 8 GTX

• New EGO MAX midsole

• 30mm stack height

• zero drop

• increased flexibility in the midsole

• New breathable sandwich mesh for the upper and a molded collar to keep you locked in

• Good for easier miles

• High cushion but still responsive

• $150

• $170 (GTX)

Diadora Nucleo 2

• Great for high milage, daily training, bread & butter miles

• Neutral shoe with some built in stability due to the wide, stable base, and shallow channel on the exterior of the midsole

• $165

• 5mm drop

• 35mm stack

• asymetrical midsole

• Gusseted tongue, breatheable upper

The Heart of Hoka

The 3 core technologies:

• Active foot frame

  • cradles the foot securely by raising or lowering midsole walls

• MetaRocker

  • designed for a smooth and efficient transition underfoot, the curved MetaRocker can be dialed up to create a faster transition in the forefoot or dialed down to provide more ground contact and stability

• Cushioned midsole

  • plush performance - varies in thickness, composition, and design yo suit your activity, the plush shock-absorbing midsole foam is fine-tuned to cushion each step then spring back up

Others:

• J-Frame is designed to combat overpronation by delivering extended support with a firm, J-shaped foam on the medial side where the foot typically rolls inward

• H-Frame interlocks with the midsole foam to create a secure base, enhances stability

Asics Megablast and Sonicblast

Megablast

• New FF TURBO² is equipped with high bounce (most important thing: Mega-Bounce, lightweight)

• An energized daily trainer that’s responsive and well-rounded for various speeds and distances

• Engineered mesh upper offers stretch and ventilation for comfort

Sonicblast

• A performance trainer that handles everyday speedy running all the way to race day

• A sandwiched Pebax plate helps create a propulsive forward stride

• Energetic midsole foam is designed to help produce a bouncy toe-off

  • FF TURBO² foam is the most resilient and energetic midsole material Asics has, as the top layer of the midsole it helps provide ultimate cushioning and rebound for your run

  • FF Blast Max is another extremely energetic foam that’s complemented with a cloud-like softness and a responsive energy return in each step for the outer layer of midsole foam

Asics Superblast 3

Superblast 3

• FF Leap top layer of foam in the midsole, lightweight and bouncy and functional for everyday running

• 10g weight reduction compared to the superblast 2 (239g now)

• 8mm drop

Altra Experience Wild 3 and 3+

Experience Wild 3

• New Altra EGO P35 midsole foam designed for a light and efficient ride

• Redesigned heel collar for improved comfort

• 4mm drop and rocker shape geometry

• MaxTrac Outsole

• Target consumer: a trail runner looking for a lightweight, performance focused shoe. A new trail runner looking for an easy go-to shoe with an effortless stride

• Good if you’re running on roads to get to the trail

• $150

Experience Wild 3+

• Vibram Megagrip outsole with Traction Lug and integrated toe bumper

• Higher grip confidence and protection, great for more rugged terrain

Altra Experience Flow 3

• Lightweight daily trainer for the roads

• Engineered mesh upper for added breathability and redesigned heel collar, more secure fit in the heel

• 4mm drop and rocker

• responsive and efficient ride for daily road miles

• Pull with Brooks Ghost, Asics Novablast, or Hoka Clifton

• $145

Asics Gel-Cumulus 28

• FF Blast Max is the primary midsole foam

• Fluidride Outsole EVA and rubber blend to deliver a comfortable ride with great traction

• 8mm drop

• AHAR LO rubber in the heel for increased durability and traction in high wear areas in the heel

Asics Gel-Nimbus 28

• FFBlast and RearFoot PureGel Tech focused on Cloudlike softness, enhanced shock absorption and soft, cushioned landings.

• Engineered knit upper: This supportive upper material creates a more comfortable fit with advanced breathability, paired with a soft and stretchy knit tongue construction.

• about 20g lighter than the previous model

• $170

Vigore V (5)

• premium high-cushion stability shoe

• Uses new blue-shield technology for stability

• Comfort for daily miles and long runs alike

• Still feels responsive due to the use of Anima N2 foam to return energy and keep the ride lively

• 10mm drop

• $170

Cellula 2

• Neutral, cushioned, responsive

• $185

• 5mm drop

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