Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

Here's my experience with the Kiprun Kipride Max across three runs and a full day in Lille, France. The Kipride Max is a max cushioned training shoe designed for comfort and versatility. It's coming to Running Warehouse in April 2026.

0:00 Intro

0:32 Kiprun Kipride Max Overview

6:34 Running in the Kiprid Max

24:15 Post-Run Thoughts on the First Run

59:18 Coros vs Garmin

1:05:00 French Dinner Recap

1:12:36 Connor's Race Plans

1:19:30 Connor's Training Philosophy

1:25:43 Post-Run Thoughts After 7 Miler with Connor

1:30:25 Breakfast

1:31:54 Meeting the Kiprun Team

1:39:00 Lunch

1:45:08 Going to Prison

1:54:30 Double Run in the Kipride Max

1:56:12 Dinner in Lille

2:03:16 Final Thoughts on the Shoe & Day

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

I flew to France to check out a new running shoe bransd. Here's the journey I took to get there.

0:00 Intro

Last Day in Mint Hill

16:00 Packing For the Trip

21:00 Explaining the Trip

33:10 Charlotte to New York

50:59 Layover

1:05:27 Red Eye to Paris

1:16:50 Landing In Paris

1:40:00 Train to Final Destination

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

The Mileage Podcast is brought to you by the Supwell app, the best place to find deals on running shoes and the best community for dedicated runners: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

Subscribe to Andrew's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MidLifeRunner
Get coached by the Midlife Runner himself: https://www.strideandshine.com/ 

In this episode of the Mileage Podcast, Midlife Runner comes onto the Mileage Pod to chat training, racing and life.

If you're going to buy any of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel: 
https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=neo+zen+2&from=supwell 

0​​:00 Intro
0:36 Background on Midlife Runner
7:42 Talking Shop with Midlife Runner
1:31:02 General vs Specific Fitness

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

The Mizuno Neo Zen 2 is a max cushioned daily trainer designed for comfort and bounce. Priced at $160, it competes with shoes like the Nike Vomero 18 and New Balance 1080v15. In this episode, I give an overview of the Neo Zen 2, take it out for some miles and let you know my thoughts.

If you're going to buy one of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel: 

Mizuno Neo Zen 2 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=neo+zen+2&from=supwell 

0:00 Intro

1:07 Overview

10:22 Weigh In

14:33 Stack Check

17:02 Fit & Feel

21:34 Running in the Neo Zen 2

36:49 Post-Run Thoughts

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Reupload! Accidentally had the Evo SL audio in this episode initially. Enjoy!

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

The Puma MagMax 2 is a cushioned training shoe designed for long runs. Priced at $180, it competes with shoes like Nike Vomero Plus ($180) and the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28. In this video, I give an overview of the MagMax 2, put it through a long run and let you know my thoughts.

If you're going to buy one of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel: 

Puma MagMax 2 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=puma+magmax+2&from=supwell 

0:00 Intro

1:08 Overview

11:59 Running in the MagMax 2

28:19 Post-Run Thoughts

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

The Hunting for Mileage trucker is back in a limited run https://hobbyjogger.com/products/hunting-for-mileage-embroidered-trucker-hat 

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

The Adidas Evo SL Woven is a race foam super trainer designd for mileage and speed. Priced at $150 (or $180?), it's the update to 2025's most popular shoe. In this episode, I get the Woven up to 100 and give my thoughts.

If you're going to buy one of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel: 

Adidas Evo SL Woven https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&prevsearch=tecton&searchtext=evo+sl+woven&from=supwell

0:00 Intro

0:53 Early Morning Grind

11:37 Running in the Evo SL Woven

16:24 Post-Run Thoughts at 100 Miles

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

The Hunting for Mileage trucker is back in a limited run https://hobbyjogger.com/products/hunting-for-mileage-embroidered-trucker-hat 

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

The On Cloudultra Pro is cushioned trail shoe designed for long efforts. Pried at $260, it competes with the Hoka Tecton X3 and the Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide. In this episode, I give an overview of the Cloudultra, take it out for some miles and let you know my thoughts.

If you're going to buy one of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel: 

On Cloudultra Pro

https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&prevsearch=cloudultra+rpo&searchtext=cloudultra+pro&from=supwell 

0:00 Intro

1:16 Picking My Shoe for Today's Run

7:44 Cloudultra Pro Overview

20:50 Shoe Specs

26:43 Winter Run Gear for Today

28:29 Fit & Feel

33:15 Running in the CloudUltra Pro

1:03:42 Post-Run Thoughts

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

The Salomon Aero Glide 4 GRVL is a max cushioned daily trainer with a beefy outsole for offroad conditions. Priced at $160, it competes with shoes like the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 TR and the Nike Pegasus Trail. In this epsiode, I give an overview of the Aero Glide GRVL, take it out for an icy run and give you my thoughts.

If you're going to buy one of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel: 

Salomon Aero Glide 4 GRVL https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=aero+glide&from=supwell 

0:00 Intro

1:16 Aero Glide GRVL Overview

8:46 Winter Gear for Today's Run

13:56 Fit & Feel

22:57 Running in the Aero Glide GRVL

1:05:31 Post-Run Thoughts

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

We got snow in Mint Hill. I tested some fun winter geat and ripped a 20 miler in the Evo SL Woven. Enjoy.

If you're going to buy one of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel: 

Adidas Evon SL Woven https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=evo+sl+woven&from=supwell 

My long run bottle - Camelbak https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Camelbak_Quickgrip_Chill_Handheld_620mL_21oz/descpage-CAQGCH2.html?color=BK&from=supwell 

Norda 005 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&prevsearch=evo+sl+woven&searchtext=norda+005&from=supwell 

0:00 Intro

1:09 Snow Day

18:09 My Gear for Running in the Snow

26:44 Running in the Norda 005 in the Snow

29:20 Post-Run Thoughts on the Norda 005

44:53 Birthday for the Mileage Princess 

48:26 Long Run Morning Prep

52:00 Kit for the 20 Mile Long Run

1:00:56 Driving to the Gym 

1:11:17 Evo SL Woven Overview

1:21:03 TREADMILL LONG RUN in the Evo SL Woven

1:23:26 Post-Run Thoughts on the Long Run Performance

1:37:28 Measuring the Mint Hill Snow Fall

1:39:07 Final Thoughts on All Gear Tested

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

The Mileage Podcast is brought to you by the Supwell app, the best place to find deals on running shoes and the best community for dedicated runners: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

In this episode, we brought on Jack Crago aka Jogoncrago to talk all things Chinese running shoes. First, we chatted about the market at large, then he went deep into a list of his top recommendations across categories (full list below - shoutout Grant!). At the end, I close it out with my top takeaways.

Subscribe to Jogoncrago's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jogoncrago

Follow his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jog.on.crago/ 

0:00 Intro

0:49 Background on Jogoncrago

6:03 Getting to Know Jogoncrago 

24:36 Chinese Running Shoe Recommendations

1:35:17 Yowana's Takeaways

Jogoncrago's full list of Chinese running shoe recommendations:

Dynafish Xiaonian: top tier nimble daily trainer

Anta Zone 2: top tier nimble daily trainer 

Li-Ning Red Hare 8: top tier uptempo daily trainer

Xtep 2000km 5: top tier uptempo daily trainer 

Li-Ning Challenger 5: Best speed trainer of all time

BMAI Carbon Fly Plus: top tier speed trainer/interval shoe

Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite: Racing shoe and his gut feel is it would be in his top 5 right now

Li-Ning Feidian 5 Ultra: “magical” top tier racer forked plate

Xtep 160x 3.5 Pro: half marathon and 10k racer

Do Win PB Pro: ultra light and simple racer

Qiaodan Leili 1.0: super cheap top tier max cushion shoe

Eleos 361°: wide based max cushion shoe

Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra: Supertrainer/max cushion Vomero premium if it dropped 120g

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/