Racing Heart

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Saucony Triumph ISO 2 Category: Neutral, High Cushioning Fit: Roomy toebox with a glove-like fit in midfoot. Not too snug through that area though, just a little bit of a hold around your foot.  Cushioning: Stiffer than previously. The new EVERUN technology is below the sockliner and in the heel of this shoe, which is said to give a higher energy return, however, for Saucony, the cushioning is firmer. It would be interesting to see how this shoe feels 5 miles into a run.   Heel to toe drop: 8 mm Weight: 8.6 oz Price: $150 Comparable shoes: Asics Nimbus, Brooks Glycerin Company says: The Triumph ISO 2 is going to rock your running world. It features EVERUN, the latest in cushioning cons...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Mizuno Wave Rider 19 Category: Neutral Fit: Roomy toebox with a glove like fit around the midfoot and heel. Does hold fairly snug right around the base of ankle. Cushioning: Firm. A little cushier than past models, but still fairly firm. Heel to toe drop: 12 mm Weight: 8.1 oz Price: $120 Comparable shoes: Asics Cumulus, Brooks Ghost, Nike Pegasus Company says: We've taken the Wave Rider 19, our most popular running shoe, and made it even better. With an improved U4ic midsole and an upgraded premium sock liner, this women's neutral running shoe gives you improved cushioning, comfort, and flexibility in every step. I say: The new Mizuno Wave Rider 19 has stuck with...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Saucony Echelon 5 Category: Neutral Fit: Roomy throughout, especially in the forefoot and midfoot. Built on a straight last platform Cushioning: Plush. Not too soft but not too firm either. Softer than the previous models though. Heel to toe drop: 8 mm Weight: 9.1 oz Price: $130 Comparable shoes: Brooks Dyad Company says: Built on our Foundation Platform, the Echelon 5 is our most supportive neutral shoe, providing an accommodating fit that is specifically crafted for orthotic wearers and runners. I say: The Saucony Echelon has been my go-to shoe for around 5 years now. With its straight last, it is super accommodating to people who, like me, have feet as flat as a board...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Nike Pegasus 32 Category: Neutral Fit: Hugs the foot more around the midfoot/heel more than it used to be, the toe box still provides a nice and roomy feel Cushioning: Stiffer than it used to be, soft in the heel still. Heel to toe drop: 10 mm Weight: 8.4 oz Price: $110 Comparable shoes: Saucony Ride, Brooks Ghost, Asics Cumulus Company says: The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32 Women's Running Shoe delivers highly responsive cushioning and lightweight support to help you find your fastest run. I say: As I am currently running in the Nike Vomero 10, the Pegasus 32 felt very familiar on my feet. However, this update stiffened up the cushioning just a bit, and wow. This shoe...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Nike Vomero 10 Category: Neutral, High Cushioning Fit: Hugs the foot more around the midfoot, toebox is roomy but not as roomy as it used to be Cushioning: Plush-like, but a little stiffer than it used to be. Heel to toe drop: 12mm Weight: 8.9 oz Price: $140 Comparable shoes: Saucony Triumph, Brooks Glycerin, Asics Nimbus Company says: The Nike Air Zoom Vomero 10 Women's Running Shoe delivers lightweight, breathable comfort and responsive cushioning with a Flymesh upper and Nike Zoom units in the heel and forefoot. Dynamic Fit technology uses Flywire cables that integrate with the laces to provide lockdown and stability through footstrike. I say: I never was too much...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Asics Nimbus 17: Category: Neutral high-cushioned Fit: Hugs the midfoot and the heel, maybe not as tight as other Asics models, but a nice, glove-like fit.  Cushioning: They added a thicker Fluidride foam over the gel, which makes this shoe hella-soft. Like I am not kidding you. It is too soft for my preferences, but for those that like a lot of cush, this is a shoe for you.  Heel to toe drop: 13 mm Weight: 8.8 oz Price: $150 Comparable shoes: Brooks Glycerin, Saucony Triumph, Adidas Energy Boost What the company says: When designing the new GEL-Nimbus® 17, ASICS opted for a little more revolution than evolution. Serious weight reduction takes center stage, with a nearly se...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Nike Flyknit Lunar 3: Category: Neutral high cushion  Fit: Socklike around the entire foot. The flyknit upper hugs the foot and contours to the shape. Pretty comfortable. Cushioning: Nike's Lunarlon foam, soft, but not too soft. Actually very comfortable. Heel to toe drop: 10 mm Weight: 6.5 oz Price: $150 Comparable shoes: Asics Nimbus, Adidas Energy Boost, Brooks Glycerin Company says: The Nike Flyknit Lunar 3 Women's Running Shoe pairs plush cushioning with an ultra-lightweight, incredibly strong Flyknit upper to help keep you comfortable—and keep you going—for miles. I say: This shoe is nice. I had tried on the Lunar Flyknit 2 last year and really didn't...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Asics Cumulus 16: Category: Neutral Fit: Snug around the heel and through the midfoot. Somewhat roomy in the forefoot but nothing too sloppy. Cushioning: Now this is a different feel. The cushioning is soft, but not really, and firm, but not really. Youl will have to check this out. It is softer than the Cumulus 15, but that is about as clear as I will be with the description. Heel to toe drop: 10 mm Weight: 8.5 oz Price: $115 Comparable sh oes: Brooks Ghost, Mizuno Wave Rider, Nike Pegasus Company says: The award-winning GEL-Cumulus® series just keeps getting better, with the sixteenth version sporting a top-of-the line FluidRide™ midsole and larger Rearfoot and Foref...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.**** Nike Pegasus 31: Category: Neutral Fit: Compared to the past few models of the Pegasus, the 31 has a more narrow fit with the midfoot and heel hugging more than previous models Cushioning: Soft, but not too soft. Much firmer in heel than past and still fairly soft in the forefoot. Plush like feel overall.  Heel to toe drop: 10 mm Weight: 8.6 oz Price: $100 Comparable shoes: Saucony Ride, Brooks Ghost, Mizuno Wave Rider Company says: The quickest, most responsive Pegasus yet, the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31 Women's Running Shoe improves upon its legendary tradition with updated Nike Zoom Air cushioning, a lightweight yet supportive mesh upper and a lowered offset groome...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.**** New Balance 980: Category: Neutral Fit: More snug fitting than the standard New Balance shoe, not too tight tho. Hugs in the heel nicely. Cushioning: Plush. A lot different than the adzorb cushion in other NB shoes. Contains Fresh Foam Heel to toe drop: 4 mm Weight: 7.3 oz Price: $110 Comparable shoes: Saucony Kinvara, Nike Pegasus, Brooks Ghost Company says: Experience the award-winning cushioning and smooth ride of the Fresh Foam 980 running shoe. With a lower midsole for a more natural underfoot feel, the Fresh Foam is incredibly soft yet stable, with breathable mesh upper for miles of cool comfort. I say: I knew the 980 was going to be a different shoe once I re...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.**** Saucony Triumph ISO: Category: Neutral/High Cushioning Fit: Mostly similar to the standard Saucony fit, (not too snug throughout), however this Triumph does hold the foot a little better in the heel and midfoot. Cushioning: Soft! I thought Saucony's powergrid cushioning was soft. The new PWRGRID+ cushioning is a lot softer. Heel to toe drop: 8 mm Weight: 9 oz Price: $150 Comparable shoes: Adidas Energy Boost, Brooks Glycerin, Asics Nimbus Company says: The Triumph delivers the plushest, most cushioned running experience we have ever created. The revolutionary ISOFIT upper morphs to your foot for a sock like feel, providing superior comfort and allowing the shoe to m...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.**** Adidas Supernova Glide 6: Category: Neutral/Cushioning Fit: Glove-like fit in midfoot and in heel, roomier in toebox Cushioning: Soft! Contains the new Boost cushioning, which is much softer and more responsive than the old EVA foam.  Heel to toe drop: 10 mm Weight: 8.8 oz Price: $130 Comparable shoes: Saucony Triumph, Newton Energy, Nike Vomero, Brooks Ghost Company says:   These women’s shoes turn every run into the run you’ve always wanted. The all-new boost™ midsole has an amazingly bouncy feel without being too soft, and that makes for a light, fast and just plain fun run. And with a textile and mesh upper and TORSION® SYSTEM support, these shoes breathe well and off...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.**** Brooks Ghost 7: Category: Neutral/Cushioning Fit: Looser fit throughout, hugs in midfoot slightly Cushioning: plush-like. A lot softer than the previous models. Heel to toe drop: 12 mm Weight: 8.6 oz Price: $120 Comparable shoes: Mizuno Wave Rider, Asics Cumulus, Saucony Ride, Newton Energy, Nike Pegasus, New Balance 880 Company says:   The Ghost 7 is a triple threat of balance, cushion, and lightweight materials. Hitting the sweet spot for millions of runners, this neutral running shoe for women gives you the stuff to kick back for miles on end, or lean in and pick up the pace. We’ve maintained the horseshoe-shaped crash pad, full ground contact, and omega grooves in the...

****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.**** Mizuno Wave Rider 18: Category: Neutral/Cushioning Fit: Snug in heel and midfoot, glovelike in forefoot Cushioning: stiffer in heel, soft in forefoot Heel to toe drop: 12 mm Weight: 7.8 oz Price: $120 Comparable shoes: Brooks Ghost, Asics Cumulus, Saucony Ride, Newton Energy, Nike Pegasus Company says: The new Wave Rider 18 is designed to maximize and balance forward momentum, which can result in positive change both internally and in the world we run in. I say: This model of the wave rider definitely makes me like this shoe more. In the previous model of the shoe, I felt that opening the mesh made it sloppy in the forefoot. This new upper hugs the door more, just as th...

So like I stated in the introduction, I am going to do a shoe review every once and a while, so I thought I would start with the shoe that is like home to me. ****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.**** So the Saucony Echelon 4: Category: neutral/cushioning Fit: looser throughout shoe Cushioning: soft Weight: 9 oz Heel to toe drop: 8mm Price: $130 Comparable other shoes: Brooks Dyad, New Balance 840 What the company says: The echelon is designed for runners seeking additional support and cushioning from a neutral training shoe, as well as orthotic wearers. What I say: The echelon is the first shoe I fell in love with. They fit my flat feet and provide an arch that doesn't force itself too much into...