Doctors of Running Podcast

In this episode we dive into many shoe and running related topics with the very wise and experienced Sam Winebaum. You will hear the origin story of RoadTrailRun.com, hear a discussion on the footwear industry (and what is being missed), outsole impact, toe box and fit, and finally each of our picks for trainer fo the year. Sam and his team do a phenomenal job reviewing shoes and other running gear/tech, so make sure to check them out!

Skechers has been rolling out their "+" models throughout 2020, and this may have been the most anticipated shoe to receive the "+" treatment. The Skechers Razor 3 is an award-winning shoe that has kept its character but did receive some updates. Mainly this update consists of a new, more accommodating upper material and the transition to a more durable and grippy Goodyear rubber outsole with some additional coverage. We discuss how these changes affected the fit and ride, as well as engage in some needed sports banter. 

In this episode, David and Matt break down the Alphafly Next% and compare it to all of the members of the Vaporfly family.

Shechers has been rolling out their "+" treatment models in 2020, the latest of which is the MaxRoad 4+. This shoe gets a massive upper overhaul and gets Goodyear rubber placed on the outsole for improved durability. In this episode, our team breaks down the mechanics of this shoe and reports on our testing experience.

Today the Doctors of Running team reviews the Saucony Triumph 18, a premium daily trainer that released August 2020. This shoe features a robust midsole that has a surprising amount of bounce and pop to it. The team also compares the shoe to a current NBA playoff team.

In this roundtable we dig into the new Reebok Symmetros. This is a huge step forward for Reebok in terms of the geometry of a running shoe midsole, which produces a smooth, fun, and versatile trainer that can easily handle long runs and some workouts. If you like the Floatride Energy, look out, this has a lot of the same character with just a bit more Floatride Energy foam underneath and a smoother and more stable ride.

Believe it or not, but Reebok is putting out some of the best daily trainers out there these days. In this episode we welcome Casey McCombs of Reebok to break down the current line-up of killer daily trainers from Reebok and we discuss the vision behind all the technology put into their shoes. Also, get a sneak peak into the future of Reebok in the world of run specialty and some shoes coming from them on the horizon!

Welcome to our mini series on Run Basics. This is going to be short (typically 5-10 minute) segments on some basic information related to running. This will include Info on running related injuries, training tips/errors, shoe basics, and more. This episode goes a little deeper into the potential training error of lack of rest days or cross training. This episode utilizes a visual analogy of a paperclip that can be found on Point Forward Physical Therapy's Facebook page if it isn’t clear in the podcast. Disclaimer: this podcast should not substitute for medical advice.

The Doctors of Running team reviews the Mizuno Wave Sky 4 with help from Mizuno Running Product Manager Tina Danforth. Tina gives insider information regarding the new Mizuno ENERZY foam, how it was integrated into the Wave Sky 4, as well as a look into the near future for Mizuno. The interview with Tina starts off the episode with it switching to the Doctors of Running Rountable Review around 30 minutes.

Today Matt interviews a hero of many in the footwear industry, Simon Bartold. Simon is the founder of Bartold Clinical and has had major influence in companies like Salomon, Asics, and more. They discuss many intricate topics within the running footwear industry and discuss the questions that people aren't asking when it comes to much of the innovation occurring in running shoes.