The Size 15 Runner

Puma Deviate Pure Nitro Review: A Versatile, Featherlight Trainer

thesize15runner — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:01:28 +0000

The first thing you’ll notice upon lacing up the Pure Nitro is the weight. It’s almost impossible to miss, because at an impressive 7.5 oz (213 g) for a men’s size 9 and 6.6 oz (187 g) for a women’s size 8, it’s not much heavier than the average super shoe.

Of course, the ride of the Pure Nitro doesn’t resemble that of a carbon-plated racer. They’re two very different shoes at two very different prices. But it’s also no slouch.

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New Balance SC Rebel v1 Review: Super Trainer or Super Shoe?

thesize15runner — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:06:15 +0000

New Balance describes the SC Rebel as a “lightweight and responsive trainer engineered to bring race-inspired performance to everyday running.” But with a shoe this propulsive, you could say it also brings race-inspired performance to occasional racing. Because the SC Rebel isn’t much of a downgrade (if any) from New Balance’s true racing shoe, the SC Elite v6. Both have a carbon fiber plate, featherlight weights, and both share a version of the new Infinion foam.

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Topo Specter 3 Review: Trainer of the Year

thesize15runner — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:07:38 +0000

Boasting a new midsole, upper, and outsole, Topo calls the Specter 3 an almost full reinvention of the Specter 2. That’s right: forget everything you knew about the Topo Specter! For many, that won’t be hard to do, considering you’ve likely never heard of the shoe…or the underrated Topo brand. It doesn’t help that the Specter hadn’t previously been made in size 15. That’s right! Exciting news for those of us with gargantuan tootsies: this is the first Specter we can run in! And it couldn’t have come at a better time–spoiler: the Specter 3 is my pick for trainer of the year, in case the title of this review didn’t already tip you off.

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HOKA Clifton PRO Review: How Does it Compare to the Clifton 11?

thesize15runner — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:31:53 +0000

HOKA watched Brooks produce a combined 31 variations (and counting) of their flagship Glycerin and Ghost models and said “Hold my pair” by introducing the first modification to the popular Clifton line.

The Clifton Pro is the best Clifton ever, and not just because they added “PRO” to the name; although, that certainly doesn't hurt. Just don’t mistake its PRO moniker for being a super shoe. Perhaps “PRO” wasn’t the best name?

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Mizuno Neo Vista 3 Review: The Chosen One

thesize15runner — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:30:03 +0000

Not long ago considered safe and predictable (see: boring), Mizuno continues to refresh their lineup with great results, significantly improving long-time pairs like the Wave Rider and introducing several innovative premium models within the past few years. One of many standouts is the Neo Vista, a nimble, plated super trainer designed to provide a bouncy, energetic ride. Did my first experience with the shoe live up to the hype?

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Mizuno Wave Rider 30 Review: Thirty and Thriving

thesize15runner — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:34:01 +0000

Making it to the 30th edition of a running shoe is no small feat. Hell, there are some movie franchises that last longer than running shoes. Fittingly, Mizuno decided to celebrate the momentous occasion with a totally revamped iteration of their flagship trainer. Does the update move the needle?

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Saucony Triumph 24 Review: A True Tri-oomph

thesize15runner — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:03:04 +0000

The new incrediLUX foam is just one element of what makes this shoe so special. Somehow, despite adding 6 millimeters of foam to both the heel and forefoot, the Triumph shed nearly half an ounce from the 23. Do all these updates make this the best Triumph yet?

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Brooks Hyperion Max 4 Review: Good, Not Great

thesize15runner — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:36:33 +0000

One of only two plated shoes in the Brooks lineup, the Hyperion Max is a neutral super trainer that’s evolved significantly since the launch of the original in 2023. Back then, its paltry 34/26 mm stack height certainly didn’t fit its “Max” moniker. The first edition didn’t even have a plate! Fast forward to version 4, and there’s a gigantic 45/39 mm stack along with a nylon plate and second foam made of Peba. While the shoe has evolved a lot over the years, there are just minimal updates from last year’s v3. Is v4 the best version yet?

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HOKA Skyward X 2 Review: Leaner and Meaner

thesize15runner — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:44:37 +0000

It’s official: The HOKA Skyward X 2 has made history. It’s the first running shoe to actually subtract stack height in an update, instead of adding a couple millimeters…or 5. Fine, it’s not the first ever, but you’d have a much better chance finding a pull tab in a hay stack than wearing a circumcised updated pair.

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Tracksmith and rabbit Unveil Shared Tortoise Logo to Differentiate Brands

thesize15runner — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:17:56 +0000

After sharing nearly identical bunny logos for over a decade, Tracksmith and rabbit announced a partnership to adopt the same tortoise logo to differentiate themselves from one another.

The companies reportedly agreed to share the logo after reading about the tortoise’s unlikely victory over the hare in Aesop’s fable, deeming the reptile the superior representation of both brands’ “underdog mentality.”

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