
#274 The Topo Athletics Lineup Explained: 2026 Shoe Preview
31-12-2025 | 45 Min.
In this final part of our series meeting with brands to highlight their updates in the next year, Andrea is joined by Russ Stevens & Carolyn Todd from Topo Athletic. They highlight the big redesign to the Specter 3 featuring an all new A-TPU midsole. They'r also bringing updates to the Atmos, Ultrafly, trail favorites like the Terraventure, and many more. Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro2:28 - What makes Topo tick6:08 - Specter 310:47 - Atmos 215:34 - Ultrafly 619:12 - Aura 222:48 - Connect28:28 - Ultraventure 531:18 - Terraventure 533:56 - Future Cyclone updates38:45 - What the next couple years have in store for Topo43:54 - Wrap-up

#273 Breaking Down Saucony's Foams and New Endorphin Shoes for 2026
24-12-2025 | 51 Min.
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.Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro2:50 - Endorphin Azura8:20 - Endorphin Pro 514:42 - Endorphin Elite 320:56 - Paramount Max29:32 - Triumph 2435:02 - Hurricane 2641:40 - Updates to the Ride & Guide44:54 - A breakdown of all of Saucony’s foams50:38 - Wrap-up

#272 Brooks Running 2026 Preview!
17-12-2025 | 1 u.
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.Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comThis 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.Chapters0:00 - Intro4:38 - How Brooks approaches shoe "experiences"12:24 - Glycerin Flex18:52 - Updates the the rest of the Glycerin line21:34 - The Ghost line updates28:02 - Updates to the Beast31:20 - Updates to the Hyperion Elite36:50 - Hyperion Max41:22 - Trail shoe updates45:40 - The new Revel Max58:16 - Wrap-up

#271 Inside Mizuno’s High Tech Future: 2026 Shoe Preview
10-12-2025 | 47 Min.
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.htmlGet your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro1:06 - An overview of Mizuno's new racing line6:42 - The development of the Hyperwarp line8:32 - Hyperwarp Pure11:26 - Hyperwarp Elite16:20 - Plate design23:20 - Hyperwarp Pro29:06 - The future of the Rebellion line30:42 - What's next for the Neo line38:28 - The future of the Wave Rider41:16 - What 2026 holds for Mizuno45:36 - Wrap-up

#270 Top Shoe Brand of the Year? Most Innovative Shoe? Biggest Disappointments? | Our 2025 Recap
03-12-2025 | 1 u. 2 Min.
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] your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro2:51 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs21:48 - Top shoe brand of 202528:30 - Brand to look out for in 202632:34 - Best shoe updates of the year37:38 - Most innovative shoe44:52 - Biggest disappointment of the year54:34 - Favorite racing moment of the year1:01:47 - Wrap-up



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