Sagasu Running: The Shoe Talk Podcast

Chapters0:00 Intro1:24 World Marathon Majors Review36:17 My second channel update40:07 Mizuno Hyperwarp 2 series42:47 Overuse injuries and running shoes47:18 Adidas Evo SL 251:02 Prioritizing the running shoes I cover54:02 Super shoe efficiency and high turnover 1:04:09 Thoughts on On Running1:07:22 Building a rotation around the Dynafish Xiaonian1:11:52 Thoughts on Under Armour1:13:55 My plans for TRE1:15:51 Carbon snap of a carbon plated shoe1:20:23 A Design Mentor and interest in design1:22:43 Nike Alphafly 4 thoughts1:24:20 Wearing your running shoes for daily wear1:27:10 Thought on Skechers Performance1:30:31 Nike Vomero Plus outsole wear1:32:07 Most underrated aspect of running gear1:34:52 Wide use of PEBA in Chinese running shoes1:37:07 Dynafish’s next products1:39:00 Best high plate configuration super shoes1:41:50 Saucony aTPU foam1:43:17 2-shoe rotations1:45:28 OutroVideos mentionedSuper Shoe Engineering Divergence: One Goal. Speed. https://youtu.be/LbDBb9dRdMM Super Shoe Innovation - Paradigm shifting shoes (and ideas) since 2017 https://youtu.be/g_CAMYFCZQo Chinese Running Shoe Market Observations https://youtu.be/AcpVDGYBINE The best 2-shoe running shoe rotations in early 2026 https://youtu.be/uBuJGG0cktA Mentioned Chris Stepanek (Second Channel) - https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisStepanekA Design Mentor - https://www.youtube.com/@adesignmentorThis show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time.—YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunningWebsite - https://sagasurunning.com  Subscribe to The Dispatch Newsletter - https://sagasurunning.com/dispatch Follow on Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/ Non-running content (Second Channel) - https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisStepanek Recorded live on November 7, 2026.🤙🏻

Chapters0:00 Intro 0:43 Big fall running shoe releases4:23 Super shoe durability follow-up20:52 Formula 1 tangent24:35 Super shoes are changing37:07 Refocusing on my own running39:16 Year-end channel content updates44:17 Adidas Hyperboost Edge47:30 Track spike reviews51:38 Choosing your first super shoe55:01 Return to foot mechanics57:34 Warm uppers in hot climates59:01 Nike Vomero 19 leaks1:01:32 Livestream times (EU vs US)1:02:38 Adidas SL2 issues and calf strain1:04:50 Adidas Evo SL 2 leaks1:08:10 Economics of super shoe releases1:14:25 New normal stack heights1:18:15 Li-Ning Feidian 7 Elite1:20:49 Legacy lineup updates1:22:42 Puma in 20271:24:51 Super shoe weight tiers1:27:01 High cadence runner plate configurations1:32:01 Adidas trail range1:35:26 Durability of Adidas Adizero1:37:20 Do-it-all shoes1:38:38 Nike ZoomX durability1:41:57 Adios Pro 3 & 4 durability1:43:15 Adidas EnergyRim engineering1:46:02 Adidas Adios Pro 5 medial bias1:49:30 F1 history tangent1:51:56 Engineering prioritization in running brands1:54:00 Brand elites and training blocks1:57:00 Does the Nike Swooshfly replace anything1:58:40 Slower marathoners and super shoes2:00:44 Mizuno Hyperwarp 2 series2:01:25 ASICS Novablast 6 and foot strength2:02:41 Added complexity in development shoes2:06:25 Nike Pegasus Premium 2 expectations2:07:29 Outro Subscribe to The Dispatch Newsletter - https://sagasurunning.com/dispatchVideos mentionedSuper Shoe Innovation - Paradigm shifting shoes (and ideas) since 2017 https://youtu.be/g_CAMYFCZQo Adidas Hyperboost Run vs Everybody https://youtu.be/KC3rc_eFanE Adidas Adios Pro 5 Durability? https://youtu.be/4Pj9hiymlBA Super Shoe Engineering Divergence: One Goal. Speed. https://youtu.be/LbDBb9dRdMM Nike Magazine https://about.nike.com/en/magazine/how-nike-created-apex-and-its-next-prototypes-with-elite-athletesThis show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time.—YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunningWebsite - https://sagasurunning.com Subscribe to The Dispatch Newsletter - https://sagasurunning.com/dispatchFollow on Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/Non-running content (Second Channel) - https://www.youtube.com/@UCi2Lh9JltW10LCjY-lIJReQRecorded live on October 15, 2026.🤙🏻

Chapters0:00 Intro 1:59 World majors thoughts18:32 Nike Dev prototypes30:50 UTMB & trail shoe innovation48:54 Podcast request & EU livestream times53:05 Adidas Adios Pro 5 expectations55:05 ASICS Sonicblast 258:27 SR Editorial stance on shoe coverage1:00:38 Nike AF4 release 1:04:37 Top 3 favorite shoes of now/past1:08:29 Nnormal nn2021:09:40 Valencia Marathon + World Majors1:12:16 Plated shoes for trail1:13:19 Nike Pegasus Plus 2 Air Zoom placement1:19:02 Local races vs major races1:23:03 Running doesn’t need to be expensive1:25:19 Formula 11:28:27 Adidas EnergyRim in other brands1:29:45 Nike Mayfly1:31:06 Trail ≠ Ultras1:34:06 Consumerism rant1:35:18 Adidas Terrex1:36:37 ASICS Metafuji Trail 2 grip1:38:17 Running only in plated shoes1:47:41 Nike ACG shoes at OCC1:48:15 Is TYR boutique brand1:49:43 YouTube notifications & livestream times1:51:39 Best shoes for a bigger athletic background1:55:22 OutroVideos mentionedSydney Marathon 2026 Super Shoe Observations https://youtu.be/vLU4oh4n3qo Super Shoe Engineering Divergence: One Goal. Speed. https://youtu.be/LbDBb9dRdMM Nike Mayfly - What was it and why is it still important? https://youtu.be/4CZnmeApo7gThis show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time.—YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunningWebsite - https://sagasurunning.com Subscribe to The Dispatch Newsletter - https://sagasurunning.com/dispatchFollow on Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/Non-running content (Second Channel) - https://www.youtube.com/@UCi2Lh9JltW10LCjY-lIJReQRecorded live on September 5, 2026.🤙🏻

This is the sixth episode of Sagasu Running: The Shoe Talk Podcast, recorded live on stream on August 22, 2026.Chapters0:00 Intro0:37 The Dispatch1:19 Final thoughts on Strava13:12 Others dunking on Nike23:54 Nike Pegasus Plus 2 initial thoughts37:37 Trail running again44:34 Nike Pegasus Plus 245:18 Adidas EnergyRim for non-elite runners54:00 Stable super shoes56:00 Future Nike releases1:01:15 Summer running1:03:00 Wide fitting super shoes1:05:36 Saucony leaks1:08:01 Altra Vanish Carbon1:08:50 When to buy a carbon shoe1:11:36 Adidas Adios 10 thoughts1:13:49 Lower stack rotations1:15:21 Strava as a dating app1:16:19 Older Nike Alphafly 1s1:18:12 Is Nike Ari still relevant?1:20:27 Alphafly 4 development timeline1:23:45 Running shoe sizing1:29:53 Back pain fixes1:30:22 Trail running flexibility1:31:44 Saucony Endorphin Elite 21:33:19 Nike tempo shoe in 20261:36:01 Nudget running shoes1:38:13 Topo fit love1:39:05 Nylon/TPU vs carbon plates1:41:22 Mandarin phrases1:42:07 Durability in running shoes1:46:48 Curved Air Zoom unit advantages1:48:00 Buying expensive running shoes1:50:50 Neo Visto 2 vs Vomero 181:52:00 Emphasizing toe drive1:53:27 Sagasu in Australia 1:54:33 Taiwan beer1:55:43 Modern foams for walking1:57:29 Looking beyond Nike1:59:46 Best no-nonsense lrotations2:01:46 Super shoe options for natural feel2:02:39 Hybrid foam trainers2:03:45 Craft running shoes2:04:27 Pairing a Pegasus with max cushion2:05:42 OutroVideos mentionedThe Sagasu Running Dispatch Announcement https://youtu.be/TPcpRl3fpFwWhy I Finally Left Strava (After 15 Years) https://youtu.be/FgUmugjuB_UAdidas Adizero Pro Evo 3  - Design and Technical Analysis https://youtu.be/T6FMncNHdOk(Sorry for the coughing/throat clearing, hot tea wasn’t doing the trick it often does.)This show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time.—The Sagasu Running Dispatch newsletterhttps://sagasurunning.com/dispatchSocialsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/Everything elsehttps://sagasurunning.comRecorded August 22, 2026.🤙🏻

This is the fifth episode of Sagasu Running: The Shoe Talk Podcast, recorded live on stream on August 1, 2026.Chapters0:00 Intro1:40 New Balance SC Rebel v118:00 Sawe’s sub-2 hour race ratified21:10 Shanks vs plates25:27 ASICS Metasleek first thoughts31:22 ASICS Hyper Speed 635:32 Channel content update39:17 Adidas Hyperboost Run43:20 Brooks running47:22 Choosing a daily trainer52:26 One shoe vs two shoes57:52 New balance foams59:00 Foot strength in 202601:02:46 Next trainer for a newer runner01:06:46 Garmin buys training peaks01:15:30 NB SC Rebel v1 vs ASICS Magic Speed 501:18:13 Wear testing approach 01:24:37 ASICS Megablast rivals01:26:02 Further thoughts on Brooks01:29:02 Super shoes as trainers01:30:55 Nike Pegasus Plus 201:32:10 Options in shoes01:33:20 Wide models of running shoes01:34:14 Drops lowering in 202601:35:43 Cheap Red Hare 9 Ultras01:36:33 Nike Pegasus Plus01:39:45 Adidas Dropset Pro01:42:09 Further Kiprun reviews01:43:00 Changes in Max cushion shoes01:44:55 Nike Peg Plus 2 & JI01:46:14 Building a shoe rotation01:47:23 ASICS Magic Speed 501:48:30 Garmin software01:50:20 ESL vs SB201:51:55 Upper breathability01:54:23 Garmin security 01:57:24 OutroVideos mentionedSimple Running Shoes Have Won (For Now) https://youtu.be/rMEqKFC130w The best 2-shoe running shoe rotations in early 2026 https://youtu.be/uBuJGG0cktA This show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time.—FAQ, About, Podcast, Contact and morehttps://sagasurunning.com/SocialsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/Recorded August 1, 2026.🤙🏻

It is good to be back after a bit of an unplanned break. Discussing On, Puma, Topo, ASICS, the Tour de France and wide ranging Q&A.Chapters0:00 Intro2:37 On Cloudboom Strike 211:42 Puma Velocity Nitro 516:25 Adidas Zyrion Pro29:01 Topo Specter30:36 ASICS Metasleek & low stack flat niche43:18 Tour de France 202650:11 Accommodating wide shoes53:28 Choosing super shoes in store56:26 Nike leaks01:04:08 Plush aTPU max cushion trainers01:08:03 Chinese product names & tech01:10:36 Mixing in low stack shoes01:12:34 Classic professional cycling01:14:17 Dynafish sizing01:15:01 ASICS vs Adidas for wide feet01:17:40 Road shoes at Western States01:19:40 ASCIS Hyper Speed 601:25:17 Stinky tofu?01:25:55 One bag travel and treadmill shoes01:30:12 Plated vs non-plated shoes for workouts01:34:57 Best half marathon shoe for slower runners01:36:35 Shoes for proprioceptive feedback01:40:42 Cheap shoes01:41:28 Puma foam naming01:43:40 Looking ahead & OutroVideos mentionedRunning Brands Tier List 2026 https://youtu.be/L-8v9lTz_7o This show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time.—FAQ, About, Podcast, Contact and morehttps://sagasurunning.com/SocialsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/Recorded July 17, 2026.🤙🏻

Discussing my “Running Brands Tier list 2026” video comments as well as my initial impressions on the Puma Deviate Nitro Pure along with wondering why the Hoka Clifton Pro exists and a wide range of viewer Q&A.Chapters0:00 Intro3:20 Running brands tier list follow-up34:34 Puma Deviate Nitro Pure initial impressions41:52 Hoka Clifton Pro45:21 Are running shoe rotations dead?1:00:07 Nike’s answer to the Evo SL?1:04:25 Puma Deviate Pure vs Velocity Nitro 41:06:19 Brooks 20271:09:00 Nike’s historical success1:11:46 Puma Fast-FWD Nitro Elite 21:14:15 Adidas EnergyRim feel1:18:02 Mizuno Neo Vista 2 vs 31:20:09 Puma Deviate Pure product strategy1:22:55 Runners as sneakerheads1:24:19 Super trainer redux1:26:05 Adidas Adios Pro 5 release date1:27:22 Nike Alphafly 4 release date1:29:00 Rapid fire Q&A and chat1:32:33 Retro running and the Adidas Boston 91:35:20 OutroVideos mentionedRunning Brands Tier List 2026 https://youtu.be/L-8v9lTz_7o This show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time.—FAQ, About, Podcast, Contact and morehttps://sagasurunning.com/SocialsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/14151706Recorded June 12, 2026.🤙🏻

Let’s focus in on the recently announced ASICS Novablast 6, the upcoming Puma Deviate Pure Nitro, Novablast durability, summer weather, Chinese shoe prices, cushioned shoes, Adidas engineering and more.Chapters0:00 Intro0:35 Why a podcast?4:35 Asics Novablast 622:24 Puma Deviate Pure Nitro34:20 My websites and why41:10 Nike Pegasus 41 replacement45:38 Summer weather47:27 Running shoe engineering49:57 June shoes on the channel52:50 Novablast durability58:53 Novablast 6 upgrade1:00:43 Running shoe prices1:08:10 Novablast 6 concerns1:11:11 Is the Novablast 6 firmness1:13:07 My Mandarin knowledge1:15:35 Dynafish Xiaonian for heavier runners1:17:13 Adidas Supernova Rise 3 update1:18:42 An interesting rotation1:19:47 Rapid fire Q&A1:21:35 Addias EnergyRim clones1:23:57 Running Warehouse shoe launches1:25:53 Novablast 5 & 6 stability1:27:28 Rapid fire Q&A1:29:11 Prices in running and cycling1:32:19 A cushioned shoe need1:34:12 Final Q&A and show wrap-upThis show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time.—FAQ, About, Podcast, Contact and morehttps://sagasurunning.com/SocialsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/14151706Recorded May 30, 2026.🤙🏻

In this episode of Sagasu Running: The Shoe Talk Podcast, we’re simply getting started and finding my footing. Chapters0:00 Getting settled and Q&A7:10 Live-streaming and channel updates21:28 Adidas Evo 3 and "elite" level super shoes42:25 "Cheaterfly" and technical doping49:58 Asics Metaspeed Ray 52:06 Building a rotation around the Adidas Evo SL56:28 World Athletics shoe regulations1:10:25 Race plans?1:12:33 Asics FF Leap foam1:17:45 Adidas Evo 2 on sale1:20:20 Expat living 1:25:28 Asics Megablast1:28:28 Sub 100g super shoes 1:33:10 Soft foams in super shoes1:35:47 Hidden gems under the radar1:37:54 Heavy runners and running shoes1:43:34 Wrap-upThis show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time.—Merch and morehttp://www.sagasurunning.com/ SocialsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/14151706Episode recorded on May 9, 2026.🤙🏻