Mark Clements

Lab tests and in-depth reviews
New Balance FuelCell Prism v2 review New Balance FuelCell Prism v2 is a lightweight everyday trainer that provides moderate stability support. How does the FuelCell Prism v2 perform? Spacious: On the[…]
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Hoka Gaviota 2 review The Cohesion 14 is an entry-level running shoe from Saucony. It is not intended to be flashy, but affordable; not technologically advanced, but technologically adequate. At[…]
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Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% Review The Nike Alphafly Next% is an extremely lightweight, responsive racing shoe intended to take down your personal bests in the next race, from 5k to marathon. Who thi[…]
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New Balance 890 v8 review If you are a neutral runner who does not over-pronate too much, and you are looking for a daily trainer that can take you to the longer miles, this shoe may be for you. If yo[…]
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New Balance FuelCell Prism v2 review This is an entry-level, affordable shoe from Saucony that's amazingly beginner-friendly. The New Balance FuelCell Prism v2 is a solid candidate for someone who is considering getting[…]
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July 15, 2018 review I am a 42-year-old runner, about 170 pounds and 6’ 1” tall. I race all distances, from 5ks to marathons, and spend at least half of my year training for an upcoming m[…]
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February 28, 2020 review Aright, I finally waited long enough to be able to try out the new Nike running technology that has been on my radar for the last year. I have been wanting to get into the Nike F[…]
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April 26, 2021 review I am a 41-year-old neutral runner with a mid-foot strike, about 170 pounds and 6’ 1” tall. I race all distances, from 5Ks to Marathons, and spend at least hal[…]
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June 25, 2020 review I am a 41-year-old runner, about 170 pounds and 6’ 1” tall. I race all distances, from 5ks to Marathons, and spend at least half of my year trainin[…]
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Brooks Levitate review The new Levitate boasts of “infinite energy return” through its DNA AMP midsole technology. The fit was extremely comfortable, but the midsole and outsole combined w[…]
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Altra Escalante review I have been a fan of Altra for some time. I transitioned to a zero drop shoe last year and found that I am less prone to injury since. I am a neutral runner with a midfoot strik[…]
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Inov-8 Trail Talon 235 review While the Quantum 360 is not really intended for running, I ran 25 miles in them in several applications including easy jogging, sprinting, and hill climbs, and on various[…]
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