Runner's Tribe
When Adidas released their Boost midsole technology in 2013, it changed running shoe technology forever. From that point, other brands were playing catch up. The problem with Adidas’s boost technology, is that it isn’t proprietary, they simply used Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Since then, numerous other brands have used...
February 6th, 2024 - Fractel, the Sunshine Coast based performance headwear brand, is thrilled to announce the launch of its equity crowdfunding campaign. Born from the vision of founder and CEO Matt Niutta, who turned a personal challenge into a thriving business, Fractel has rapidly evolved into a beacon of innovation, sustainability, and community in the sportswear market.
The fastest shoe that ON have ever created has dropped, as ON take a huge step closer to challenging the likes of Nike, in the race for the world’s fastest shoe.
“It is so good to have a book that looks into the mindset of the athlete and analyses the critical questions of how to think about training to get the best out of yourself. Bryan Green accepts the ‘how’ and ‘when’ but provides the definitive ‘why’ that separates the...
The oldest running shoe company of them all, Saucony, have landed their latest high mileage trainer, and it does not, repeat, does not, disappoint.
Saucony states the following about the Triumph 17:
‘First-class long runs are lighter than ever.
For those who crave the ultimate in protective cushioning, the Triumph 17 is our most cushioned shoe, giving you everything you need to cruise through the longest of runs. Make running hangovers a thing of the past.’
So, are Saucony’s claims accurate, is this shoe worth the $250 investment?
Runner’s Tribe took the Triumph through the paces, and below is our unpaid for review.
The Under Armour human performance and product development teams continue to create innovative solutions for runners to bring you the next generation of unparalleled performance running shoes. With the help of UA athletes and brand ambassadors, the UA Innovation Lab in Baltimore and UA Human Performance Centre in Portland, Under Armour develops the best footwear that’s based on key insights and learnings from years of experience and research. UA has always performed best when we’re disruptive: The UA HOVR Machina launched with the innovative Pebax® Propulsion Plate, and the first iteration of UA Flow eliminated the need for a heavy rubber outsole — and we’re not stopping there.
In recent years, the running world has seen a seismic shift in footwear technology, most acutely impacting the elite level. Long-standing world records are continually getting shattered, athletes are getting faster, and qualifying standards keep getting lowered. Advancements in materials innovation have paved the way for a new landscape of ‘super shoes’, where runners are opting for higher stack, more cushioned, and more propulsive racing shoes.
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Km’s run during testing process: 400
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New Balance’s Fresh Foam Beacon is an incredibly light weight trainer, a very versatile training shoe. Made with an EVA midsole, the shoe is basic, but incredibly light, with a decent slab of...
Tech Specs
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.2
earSHOTS onboard controls
Audio - play/pause; next track; previous track
Phone calls - answer call; reject call; hang up
Power on/off
Charging case connector
Micro-USB
earSHOTS battery
earSHOTS: up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge
earSHOTS Self Charging Case battery
4 full charges...
Carbon fibre plates and sub 2-hour marathons have been all the rage in the running world over the past 12 months. Nike’s global marketing campaign surrounding the launch of the Vaporfly was sensational, the hype was off the charts. But the athletes delivered, with numerous road world records being...
