Its firm, durable cushioning handles daily jogs and long runs comfortably, and the moderate heel-toe offset feels accessible to low-drop and high-drop runners alike.

While the sixth version’s customizable lacing system did the trick for some, this version feels more locked-in from a new stitch-less upper. The biggest challenge with running feet are that they are expensive, and you can’t just try a foot out and decide if you like it or not.On the plus side, the shoe feels stable and sure-footed even on cambered surfaces and when cornering, a feeling enhanced by the excellent grip in all conditions. Weight-savings have been made through a barely-there upper, although the paper-thin heel counter is likely to divide a crowd. Each lug has three distinct tiers, giving you an enormous amount of sharp edges to cling to the ground.

Some of our testers had never run in Pumas and found themselves – appropriately – deviating from other brands’ super shoes ‘thanks to its lightweight design, firm cushion, subtle but effective propulsion, and minimalism,’ in the words of one. Designed for marathoners who speed up by increasing their cadence more significantly than their stride length, this super shoe excels for road runners of any gait style, racing any distance from the mile to a 50K. We assessed the shoes for their fit, feel, cushioning, responsiveness, comfort, grip, breathability and overall performance. Legs Blade Runners are leg equipment that increase the pioneer's running speed by 50% and jump height by 100%, while also dampening fall damage. To commemorate turning 125 this year, Saucony launched its fastest ever racing shoe: the Endorphin Elite.

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