Monthly Archives: August 2012

Shoe Review – Saucony ProGrid Omni 11

Posted on August 31, 2012 | 1 comment

ProGrid Omni has always been a solid shoe. For the past several versions, it has offered a rectangular shape and significant anti-pronation control — including a firm medial midsole, firm heel counter, and torsional stability.

Version 11, however, has reduced pronation control due to increased midsole cushioning (thickness) and less torsional stability.

This makes for a comfortable shoe with a trade-off in less durability and faster wear. In addition to the change from support to cushioning, the upper has also changed from a more fitted style to a more boxy style with a deeper toe-box. For some runners, this may predispose them to a less secure fit than previous models as the following field research shows.

Other ProGrid Omni Reviews:

https://drshoereviews.com/2009/11/09/shoe-review-saucony-progrid-omni-8/

https://drshoereviews.com/2008/07/16/shoe-review-saucony-progrid-omni-6-ultimate/

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Shoe Review – Brooks Adrenaline GTX Trail Running Shoe

Posted on August 29, 2012 | 1 comment

Brooks has done it again, with the introduction  of the Adrenaline GTX, all terrain, trail shoe.

Adrenaline GTX is more rugged than Adrenaline ASR due to the Gore-Tex, waterproof, upper membrane. This shoe is also extremely stable, which is especially helpful during muddy or wet running conditions.

Additional features are highlighted in the following video.

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Shoe Review – Asics Gel Foundation 10

Posted on August 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

Asics Gel Foundation 10 is similar to version 9 in that it is highly structured and torsionally stable, with a firm heel counter and an inflexible forefoot.

The differences between version 10 and version 9 have to do with volume. Version 9 was available in narrow, whereas version 10 isn’t. Version 9 was also more shallow than version 10 which will affect those runners who choose this shoe based on volume.

For all other runners, as the following video shows — this remains a great shoe.

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Shoe Review – Mizuno Wave Alchemy 11 vs. 12

Posted on August 23, 2012 | 3 comments

Mizuno Wave Alchemy 11 is one of my favorite shoes. It’s supportive and structured without being heavy. Wave Alchemy 12 is equally supportive — but runs narrower than version 11 as the following video shows.

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Turf Toe Taping for Hallux (Big Toe) Injuries

Posted on August 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

Injuries of the big toe joint resulting in pain are common. Causes include — sesamoiditis, turf toe, hallux limitus, stub injuries and even bunions. Fortunately, many of these injuries respond to immobilization using 1″ althletic tape

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