Our Running Warehouse Picks of The Week (October 4, 2024)

Intro

Sometimes, we like to go back to our roots and recommend a few things we like most — like running shoes. So, in the interest of showing off what’s out there, we went for an all-shoe, all-the-time lineup this week. Everything is available from Running Warehouse, of course, but you won’t find any gear, apparel, or accessories this week. And, since there weren’t very many launches at Running Warehouse this week, we have even more shoes to check out.

Don’t worry, I’m sure we’ll be back to a more even mix next week, but for now, it’s a mix of road and trail picks. No matter what we end up choosing, there’s always something to pick up. Our goal is to provide a few new selections each week, so check back real soon if you’re not into this week’s options.

If we’ve reviewed one of our picks, we’ll link it. If not, maybe just trust us. We’d buy all of this gear ourselves if we had an unlimited budget.

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Women’s Hoka Speedgoat 6 Mid GTX

I don’t know what it is, but something about Hoka’s mid-cut Speedgoat always seems to work out. The last few years, it’s looked more like a proper hiking boot, but this time it’s a trail runner through and through. Hoka swapped the traditional high collar for a hook and loop closure, making it way easier to adjust your fit without simply cranking the laces across the top of your foot. Oh, and the gray/blue colorway isn’t bad for life on the trails, either.

Men’s On Cloudboom Strike

Picking up the pace a bit, On just dropped its latest edition of the Cloudboom, the Cloudboom Strike. We can’t lie — it’s a sleek-looking shoe, mixing a clean white base with orange highlights and a massive On logo. You won’t find a ton of padding throughout the upper, though, so if you need a plush shoe, this might not be for you. After all, it’s a lightweight racer, complete with a razor-thin midsole profile and a full-length carbon fiber plate.

Asics Superblast 2

Ya know what? Any time Asics restocks the Superblast 2 for the next few months, we’ll probably put it on this list. After all, it’s one of the most sought-after updates of the year, pairing a fat stack of softened FF Turbo Plus with a comfortable, slightly revamped upper. Personally, I think the new colorways are a bit better, too — white and blue is easier to rock than gray, green, and orange.

Men’s Saucony Tempus 2

Up next is an update to one of our favorite stability shoes of all time, the Saucony Tempus. Yes, the Tempus 2 has finally arrived and should build on one of the first stability options that actually felt exciting. It’s not too different from the original, pairing a PWRRUN PB midsole with a firmer PWRRUN frame for stability without resorting to a stiff medial post. Saucony shook up its upper, though, picking up a new mesh that’s secure but a bit more breathable.

Women’s Adidas Ultraboost 5X

We haven’t usually loved the Adidas Ultraboost, complaining that it felt a bit too heavy for what it offered in the past. This year, though, it feels like there’s a little “ultra” back in the Ultraboost 5X. It combines an improved LightBoost V2 compound with a Torsion system for stability and stacks a Mono Primeknit upper on top. As always, there’s a Continental Rubber outsole along the bottom, but this is certainly not the Ultraboost that Yeezy made famous anymore.

Men’s Hoka Skyflow

After introducing the Skyward X earlier this year, Hoka has now blessed us with a non-plated supercritical trainer, the Skyflow. It has a creel jacquard upper and early-stage meta-rocker geometry to keep you rolling. Hoka also added an Active Foot Frame through the heel to provide just enough stability, given the softer midsole. It might not be the lightest of Hoka’s trainers at 10 oz, but the weight is worth the comfort in this case.

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