As we continue our in-depth looks at upcoming 2026 shoes with different brands, David is joined by Luca Ciccone, Cory Hoffman, and Katie Pyle of Saucony, who's coming up big in 2026 with updates and new releases. The Endorphin line gets a new member with the Azura, a plateless PWRRUN PB trainer, and updates to the Endorphin Pro and Elite. Looking for max cushion? The Triumph and Hurricane are getting big updates, and they'll be joined by the new Paramount Max. Listen in to hear about even more of what they have coming next year.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:50 - Endorphin Azura
• 8:20 - Endorphin Pro 5
• 14:42 - Endorphin Elite 3
• 20:56 - Paramount Max
• 29:32 - Triumph 24
• 35:02 - Hurricane 26
• 41:40 - Updates to the Ride & Guide
• 44:54 - A breakdown of all of Saucony’s foams
• 50:38 - Wrap-up

We're here with the second episode in a series of interviews with running shoe companies as they show off what they've got in store for 2026! Matt is joined by long time friends of the pod, Tina Danforth and Evan Day from Brooks. They give us a look into Brooks's unique approach to developing shoes for walkers, casual runners, elites, and everyone in between. They walk us through the new Glycerin FLex, Glycerin Max 2, Ghost Trail, Hyperion Elite 6, and many more.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 4:38 - How Brooks approaches shoe "experiences"
• 12:24 - Glycerin Flex
• 18:52 - Updates the the rest of the Glycerin line
• 21:34 - The Ghost line updates
• 28:02 - Updates to the Beast
• 31:20 - Updates to the Hyperion Elite
• 36:50 - Hyperion Max
• 41:22 - Trail shoe updates
• 45:40 - The new Revel Max
• 58:16 - Wrap-up

With 2026 right around the corner, we've got a series of conversations with running brand to take a deep dive on the shoes they've got coming up next year. Andrea is joined by Mizuno's Shunsuke Aoi, Global Product Line Manager to take a look at their brand new Hyperwarp line of racing shoes (Pure, Pro, and Elite). They also discuss what we can expect to see in the updates to the fan-favorite Neo Zen and Neo Vista models. Read our Hyperwarp Pure review here, and keep an eye out for reviews of the Elite & Pro models: https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/2025/12/mizuno-hyperwarp-pure-review-2026.html

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:06 - An overview of Mizuno's new racing line
• 6:42 - The development of the Hyperwarp line
• 8:32 - Hyperwarp Pure
• 11:26 - Hyperwarp Elite
• 16:20 - Plate design
• 23:20 - Hyperwarp Pro
• 29:06 - The future of the Rebellion line
• 30:42 - What's next for the Neo line
• 38:28 - The future of the Wave Rider
• 41:16 - What 2026 holds for Mizuno
• 45:36 - Wrap-up

As we approach the end of 2025, we take some time to recap the year in running. David, Matt, and Nathan team up to talk about their favorite shoe brands, most innovative shoes, most disappointing shoes, what's on the horizon for 2026, and more. What do you think? What were your highlights and lowlights for 2025? Email us at [email protected].

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:51 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 21:48 - Top shoe brand of 2025
• 28:30 - Brand to look out for in 2026
• 32:34 - Best shoe updates of the year
• 37:38 - Most innovative shoe
• 44:52 - Biggest disappointment of the year
• 54:34 - Favorite racing moment of the year
• 1:01:47 - Wrap-up

It's time for a mailbag round where we dig through our emails and DMs to answer your questions! Matt & David team up to tackle questions about heel drop, stable-neutral speed shoes, treadmill shoes, how they'd build a rotation, and more. Want your question answered on the next mailbag? Email us at [email protected].

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LEVER Movement⁠ is portable and effective body weight support systems. Our products, including the LEVER System that allow users to reduce their effective body weight during exercise ( from 0 to 45 pounds off). This reduction is achieved through our bungee system that redistribute a portion of the user’s body weight, making exercises less strenuous and more manageable. LEVER Movement is committed to revolutionizing the way you train and recover, providing you with the tools to achieve your fitness goals with greater confidence and reduced risk.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:32 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 8:40 - Is the stated heel drop the same no matter the size of the shoe?
• 12:00 - Shoe suggestions with a heel rocker, but mild forefoot rocker
• 17:30 - Shoe & exercise options for toe flexor pain
• 22:48 - Toe numbness in Vomero Plus
• 26:30 - Book recommendations
• 30:08 - Wide options similar to the original Saucony Tempus
• 36:16 - Choosing shoes for treadmill running
• 39:46 - How would you build a 3, 2 or 1 shoe rotation?
• 48:26 - Wrap-up

It's that time of year! We get the whole team, Nathan, Andrea, Matt, and David, together to round up our favorite shoes of the year. This time we're doing things a little differently for the pod: no categories, just favorites. We list out our straight-up favorite shoes that released in 2025 and tell you why we love them so much. We'd love to know what's on your list! Email us at [email protected].

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This episode is sponsored by RunDNA. We love the Certified Endurance Running Course, designed for anyone that wants to deepen their understanding of running and training. It’s not only deeply scientific, but also practical and applicable. Over 10,000 people around the world have enjoyed this course. If you want to check it out, go to RunDNA.com and use code DOR20 to get 20% off.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 3:31 - In for Testing: powered by Skratch Labs
• 15:27 - #5 shoe of the year
• 26:17 - #4
• 38:18 - #3
• 49:36 - #2
• 1:06:24 - #1 Favorite shoe of the year
• 1:26:10 - Wrap-up

Matt is joined by a familiar face this week as Saucony’s Senior Performance Engineer Cory Hofmann joins for a discussion about super shoes. Matt and Cory debate whether this unique footwear is the cause of overuse injuries among runners in recent years. Hear what both sides have to say on this issue and let us know what you think in the comments or at [email protected].

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LEVER Movement⁠ is portable and effective body weight support systems. Our products, including the LEVER System that allow users to reduce their effective body weight during exercise ( from 0 to 45 pounds off). This reduction is achieved through our bungee system that redistribute a portion of the user’s body weight, making exercises less strenuous and more manageable. LEVER Movement is committed to revolutionizing the way you train and recover, providing you with the tools to achieve your fitness goals with greater confidence and reduced risk. https://levermovement.com

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 4:11 - An overview of Cory's article on injury risk & running in super shoes
• 6:35 - A 2023 study on bone-stress injuries when running in carbon-plated shoes
• 12:49 - What is "advanced footwear technology"?
• 18:57 - Does footwear influence stress injuries?
• 24:19 - A study on foot movement while running in super shoes
• 30:45 - How can we summarize the injury effect of super shoes?
• 39:33 - How do super shoes impact training load?
• 49:10 - How can we be cautious not to overtrain?
• 53:43 - Can we train all the time in super shoes?
• 1:01:19 - Wrap-up

It's critical to take time off after a big training block, but as runners it can be hard to convince ourselves to do it. Nathan and Andrea team up to talk all things offseason and base building to help you plan how to build back stronger after your latest training. They give you their favorite strategies and tips as coaches on how to effectively recover, incorporate strength-training, and plan for the next big race.

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Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! Visit ⁠https://www.skratchlabs.com⁠

LEVER Movement⁠ is portable and effective body weight support systems. Our products, including the LEVER System that allow users to reduce their effective body weight during exercise ( from 0 to 45 pounds off). This reduction is achieved through our bungee system that redistribute a portion of the user’s body weight, making exercises less strenuous and more manageable. LEVER Movement is committed to revolutionizing the way you train and recover, providing you with the tools to achieve your fitness goals with greater confidence and reduced risk. Visit ⁠https://levermovement.com⁠.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:56 - In for Testing: powered by Skratch Labs
• 17:40 - Our current favorite winter gear
• 25:34 - What does an offseason look like?
• 35:56 - You actually have to take time off running
• 41:12 - Offseasons are the time to change things up
• 44:22 - Reflect & plan
• 50:16 - Have a consistent weight-lifting routine
• 54:44 - How to get started lifting
• 57:26 - When's the best time to lift?
• 58:42 - Add plyometrics
• 1:01:50 - The offseason is the time to pain & injuries
• 1:08:04 - Wrap-up

On this episode we've got a bit of a spinoff of our buy/sell format where Matt & David break down what each running shoe brand does best and worst. They take a broad look at what each company offers across their lineups, talk about their most & least favorite shoes from each, talk innovation, and more. We want to hear from you! What's your favorite brand? What do you think each company does best? Email us at [email protected].

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Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! Visit https://www.skratchlabs.com

LEVER Movement⁠ is portable and effective body weight support systems. Our products, including the LEVER System that allow users to reduce their effective body weight during exercise ( from 0 to 45 pounds off). This reduction is achieved through our bungee system that redistribute a portion of the user’s body weight, making exercises less strenuous and more manageable. LEVER Movement is committed to revolutionizing the way you train and recover, providing you with the tools to achieve your fitness goals with greater confidence and reduced risk. Visit https://levermovement.com.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:44 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 9:00 - The Best & Worst things Nike does
• 18:54 - Brooks
• 27:12 - Hoka
• 34:38 - Asics
• 43:16 - On
• 1:51:22 - Adidas
• 1:00:52 - Puma
• 1:06:34 - Mizuno
• 1:13:36 - Saucony
• 1:19:12 - New Balance
• 1:23:50 - Wrap-up

Shin splints (or medial tibial stress syndrome) are the bane of many a runner, proving hard to find a cause for and hard to treat. Nate is joined by Dr. Doug Adams to demystify this frustrating ailment. Nate & Doug break down the physiology of shin splints and its most common causes. They offer strategies to both prevent and rehab from shin splints, and offer insights on how your footwear might be affecting your shin pain.

Dr. Doug Adams is a Physical Therapist who has published and spoken at an international level on all things related to running. Doug has taught thousands of professionals his systematic approach to providing personalized plans for runners through the Certified Running Gait Analyst and Endurance Running Coaching courses. He also designed and created a portable 3D Motion Analysis system called Helix 3D for analyzing and categorizing running form that is used widely throughout the Department of Defense and commercial sectors. You can find him on Instagram at @RunDNASystem and @DougAdamsPT.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 4:34 - Defining the term "shin splints"
• 7:04 - Can I run through shin splints?
• 12:10 - How do I get to race day healthy if I'm experiencing shin splints?
• 15:24 - What can I do to prevent shin splints?
• 25:56 - How to tell whether it's shin splints or a stress fracture
• 30:30 - What causes shin splints?
• 35:26 - The role of gait retraining
• 48:42 - How to manage training load wisely
• 54:36 - Do shoes cause shin splints? Will better shoes fix it?
• 1:02:56 - Wrap-up