I was thrilled to learn last year that Running Free would be carrying shoes from Newton Running. For those unfamiliar with the company, Newton have developed a line of lightw
eight shoes that cater to the natural (barefoot) style of running, aiding in faster speeds at less effort and reducing chance of injury. […]

I have been wearing Brooks Glycerin running shoes for years now and, while I have tried on other shoes at various times over the years, I always leave Running Free with a pair of Glycerins. There’s a good reason for this.
If you check out the Brooks website (www.brooksrunning.ca), you’ll learn that the Glycerin (now on […]

The Brooks Cascadia came as a highly recommended shoe among many of my adventure racing friends. I’d been eyeing them for a while and when it was time for a new pair of shoes, I decided to try a pair. To my surprise they were quite comfortable right out of the box. Even my first […]

I used to keep my running shoes separate from every other pair of shoes that I wore. They were on a pedestal only to be used for my runs. When I discussed appropriate footwear with my favorite shoe expert at RunningFree for any upcoming family trip to New York City, I was raring […]

Due to a wonderful November and beginning of December I have had a great opportunity to log some substantial miles in some Salomon XT Hawk’s.  This should be my “off season” but with near perfect weather for the last 6 weeks it has been hard to resists some late fall trail running […]

The Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra is an excellent shoe overall. It may not be a perfect shoe for me but it is still one of my favourites. It is very comfortable and provides medium support. It’s most drawing feature for me is the drawstring tightening. Although most runners are not lazy, I know I […]

Gear Review: Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX   I am an adventure athlete and not a shoe designer or manufacturer.  Therefore, I will focus little on the technical design qualities and more on my practical experience with Salomon trail shoes.  Let me start by saying this is my third season training and racing in […]

Last year I reviewed the Nirvana 4 and loved them. After running in the Nirvana 5’s for the last 4 months, that feeling still remains.
What has changed about the shoe? The 12.9 oz shoe (.1 oz lighter than the previous version), has […]

First, I’d like to thank both Inov8 and Running Free for the opportunity to rest these shoes. I have been on another company’s shoe for almost five years, and although happy with the performance - was really intrigued with these - even before the opportunity presented itself to try them.
The solution most shoe companies […]

I can’t lie; I was first attracted to these shoes of the way they looked. I saw the flashy red, silver and black colour scheme and thought, “these would look real cool with the Team Running Free colours.” Fortunately, Roclite 285’s have a lot more going for them than their slick looks.
At 285 grams (10 […]

I tried the Adrenaline GTS 7 in August because I have had some time off serious training and figured I should get back to some shoes with some medial support as I start to increase my mileage again, since I really enjoyed them, I decided the next pair will be the GT8. Although the […]

I have to admit the Flyroc’s were a bit of an impulse buy. Before the Inov-8 rep. gave his presentation at the RF Kick-Off meeting, I knew very little about the shoe but after he was finished I could not wait to get my hands on a pair of these shoes and get them dirty…..and get […]

 Inov-8 Mudclaw 270
I was looking for a trail shoe with  performance qualities for racing short distance trail races and high-school cross-country. However, as I log higher mileage than most short distance racers, I needed a shoe with durability. The Inov-8 Mudclaw’s lightweight (270g) and extremely flexible properties were great for speed. My first run with them highlighted […]

The New Balance 1110 Trail Shoes are a trail shoe in a class by itself.  Let’s start off with the Gore-Tex covering over the entire shoe to protect your feet from water and snow.  One would think that the summer heat would make the shoe hot but that is not the case at all.
Along with […]

Let me just start off by saying that this shoe is a great shoe for the mid and mid-forefoot striker who has late-stage, toe-off pronation (foot rolls inward). Thankfully the shoe companies are starting to understand that just because you run more midfoot, it doesn’t always mean you need a neutral (no stability) shoe. There are […]

The spiel…Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a weekend jogger, the Axiom 2 Running Shoe meets you needs. Designed with running-specific movement in mind, this sneaker features the superb support of a full length S-257 midsole and heel and forefoot HydroFlow cushioning. Split Diagonal Rollbars (DRB) give you the extra edge to run longer in […]

I wasn’t really looking for a new shoe when I tried on the Trance.  I was happy with the Adrenalines I had been wearing but I am always interested in new things and I had heard great things about the Trance so I figured I would try it on.  As soon as I put the […]

I’ve been wearing the Salomon XA Pro Series for the last 10 years. Admittedly the main reason why I wear them is because I am lazy. The nifty lacing system has always been a huge “draw” for me as I can never seem to keep my laces tied together even with special knotting techniques! While […]

Mizuno Wave Elixir 3 Review
After running in the Elixir 3, I feel like I’ve found the shoes that will allow me to get a leg up on the competition. I really don’t want my competition to get faster but what kind of competitor would I be if I didn’t desire an equal playing field for […]

What can I say about this shoe other than it looks as though this is lucky 13 for sure. They found a way to improve the fit with an modified wrap at the flexpoint (Biomorphic Fit) and a new asymmetrical lace system (which I really like). It doesn’t hurt that the new colour scheme is […]