shaneroberts
Shane Roberts
shaneroberts
Editor Emeritus, The Inventory

My last three pairs have been Saucony Ride 7s, but that’s pretty meaningless information for anyone else. Read more

My last three pairs have been Saucony Ride 7s, but that’s pretty meaningless information for anyone else.

If you’re looking more for lightweight than super supportive. New Balance RC 1400 V2.

If you’re looking more for lightweight than super supportive. New Balance RC 1400 V2.

  • Luna Sandals - Venado, for running on streets or really tame trails. Leather covering optional.
  • Luna Sandals - Venado, for running on streets or really tame trails. Leather covering optional.

Adidas Adizero Boston Boost. Incredibly long name, and has a hint of gimmickry about it. But, the boost midsole does seem to last incredibly long, and balance cushion/responsiveness. As such, the shoe settles nicely in the area between a plush trainer and a stripped-down racer. Read more

Adidas Adizero Boston Boost. Incredibly long name, and has a hint of gimmickry about it. But, the boost midsole does

Wish I had a favorite running shoe. :( My big, flat, size 14 feet always get stuck with these:

Wish I had a favorite running shoe. :( My big, flat, size 14 feet always get stuck with these:

Brooks Pureflow running shoe

Brooks Pureflow running shoe

The shoe is simple, comfortable, durable and affordable. Obviously for minimal, mid/forefoot-running. Great on the trail or on the road.

The shoe is simple, comfortable, durable and affordable. Obviously for minimal, mid/forefoot-running. Great on the

Saucony Kinvara for 5 miles or less, Saucony Mirage for 5+ (up to marathon distances). Saucony Peregrine for trails. Read more

Saucony Kinvara for 5 miles or less, Saucony Mirage for 5+ (up to marathon distances). Saucony Peregrine for trails.

On Cloud surfer

On Cloud surfer

Just a thought: I’d love to hear how folks at different phases of running pick their shoes.

Just a thought: I’d love to hear how folks at different phases of running pick their shoes.

This is kinda dumb if you don’t give any context. Shoe preference varies wildly for a ton of different reasons. Read more

This is kinda dumb if you don’t give any context. Shoe preference varies wildly for a ton of different reasons.

Nike Dual Fusion X Read more

Nike Dual Fusion X

Hoka One One Stinson Tarmac (now called Lite): The low heel/toe drop and slight rocker are conducive to forefoot striking and the extra padding keeps your feet from getting annihilated when doing lots of miles. The outsoles of the tarmac/lite versions last much longer than the softer trail versions. They aren’t cheap, Read more

Hoka One One Stinson Tarmac (now called Lite): The low heel/toe drop and slight rocker are conducive to forefoot

By

Skora’s...any of them... Read more

Skora’s...any of them...

Definitely the Saucony Hurricane. This is a great shoe.

Definitely the Saucony Hurricane. This is a great shoe.

New Balance Minimus Zero V2.

New Balance Minimus Zero V2.