It’s been a few years since I last ran in New Balance’s softest and most cushioned pair. The shoe has always played second fiddle to its older, less chubby sibling, the Fresh Foam X 1080. And New Balance loves to play favorites: there’s a reason the “Run your way” company — not to be confused with Burger King’s “Have it your way”— says if they made only one shoe, it’d be the 1080. Ouch, that’s got to deflate the gigantic stack height of the More a little, right? Find out if the shoe deserves more of the spotlight.
Tracksmith Sells Singlet for “Losers” Failing to Qualify for Boston
Today, Tracksmith was proud to introduce an exclusive singlet, reserved for the “underachievers” who tried—and failed—to qualify for the 2026 Boston Marathon.
Gregory Desperately Trying to Outrun “The Runs” Mid-Run
With no restroom, porta-potty, woods, or hole in the ground within a 3-mile vicinity, Gregory Bachman III is absolutely terrified he’s gonna shit his pants before making it home from running.
Road Runner Transitions to Trail Runner—Not Everyone Is an Ally
Discovering that running on dirt feels far more natural than asphalt, Kendall Parker has transitioned from a road runner to a trail runner — finally becoming who she was always meant to be.
Diadora Nucleo 2 Review: Simply Diadorable!
I didn’t know what to expect with my first running shoe from Diadora — an Italian brand I only had a connection to from childhood AYSO soccer. I faintly recall rocking a pair of Diadora cleats at some point during my tumultuous soccer tenure marked by a debilitating fear of the ball. Can still hear my coach scream at me: “Be more aggressive!” But that was decades ago. Now, running is front and center, and there’s no round object to be afraid of.
Mattel Bows to Trump’s Demands With Homoerotic Runner Ken Doll
Today, Mattel introduced a “Runner Ken” doll to settle President Trump’s frivolous lawsuit over the “feminazi” Barbie film—more than two whole years after its release. The Ken doll comes in …






