Neutral Road Running Shoe Matrix Early 2023

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👉 Saucony Endorphin Elite: • Marathon Shoe: Saucony...
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👉 Saucony Kinvara 14: • Saucony Kinvara 14 Lan...
🔹 SAUCONY KINVARA 14: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
🔹 WOMEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
👉 SAUCONY ENDORPHIN SPEED 3: • Saucony Endorphin Spee...
🔹 Saucony Endorphin Speed 3: www.runningwarehouse.com/Sauc...
🔹 WOMEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
👉 New Balance FF More v4: • New Balance Fresh Foam...
🔹 NEW BALANCE Fresh Foam X MORE v4 (LIMITED AVAILABILITY): www.runningwarehouse.com/New_...
• WOMEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/New_...
👉 SAUCONY TRIUMPH 20: • My new Favorite Long R...
🔹 SAUCONY TRIUMPH 20 ($160): www.runningwarehouse.com/Sauc...
🔹 WOMEN'S LINK: www.runningwarehouse.com/Sauc...
👉 ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25: • ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25, N...
👉 Hoka Bondi 8: • Hoka Bondi 8 Full Review
👉 Adidas Adizero SL: • Adidas Adizero SL Road...
👉 Saucony Ride 16: • SAUCONY Ride 16 Full R...
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🔹 New Balance SC Trainer ($179): www.runningwarehouse.com/New_...
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🔹 ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25 ($159): www.runningwarehouse.com/ASIC...
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🔹 ASICS DYNABLAST 3: www.runningwarehouse.com/ASIC...
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🔹 NIKE Next% 2: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
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[@Dan_South]

Yes! These are my favorite vlogs you put up. Thank you Seth, I'm sure these take quite a bit more work than your regular vlogs!

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Yes the day, thanks for tuning in @dan

[@jamestremblett1875]

I feel like Seth lives in a parallel universe where Earth has 34 hour days.

[@user-qc6mo7tr7c]

GOAT tweener has to be Noosa Tri 14! also got mine after watching your review of that shoe last year. Effortless running, don't have to focus on how you are striking or your form etc. Perfect grab and go shoe! I even went so far last year and did a 3:18 marathon in them.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

COMMENT OF THE DAY!!!

[@TruthDragon.]

Seth, I know you are awesome and that I can trust you when I buy a pair of shoes on my own just to try them and I categorize those shoes in my head after 5 or so runs. Then your Matrix comes out and you put that same shoe in the exact same spot that I put it. I love your Shoe Matrix. It has really helped me get back into running after decades away from the sport. You are much appreciated!

[@themanorruns]

Making the change from stability to neutral once a new pair is in the budget so this came at a perfect time!! Thanks so much for doing this Seth!!

[@runstreetwise]

My tweener shoe has been the Saucony Speed 3s. They've withstood my long runs (22+ miles), speed workouts, and everything in between. And they're still holding up after logging well over 500 miles on them.

[@bwhitt03]

My favorite shoe as well….Absolutely love it…However, I’m a little concerned with the durability….the outside rubber on both heels are showing lots of wear after about 90 miles….Which is a little disappointing considering the rest of the shoe looks and feels like it could go for 500.

[@dwb5043]

Love these blogs. Always come back to them when trying to decide on a new shoe

[@georgesoto5436]

I love it, back to the core of the channel, thanks for this awesome video!!!

[@rohannairn4403]

Love these kind of videos Seth!!!

[@johnwayne3491]

These are the most helpful videos for new runners like me. Thank you

[@jorgealbertorun]

Always love these year or half a year in review type vlogs!!❤

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Thanks for watching and spreading it around Jorge

[@MsTrinichic]

My tweener is definitely my endorphin speed 2. I use it for my race days ranging from 5k to 15k . I also love it's responsiveness on my tempo days. I don't know how you read my mind Seth but I was just about to pop on for a review and saw your matrix post!! Great timing

[@yashwantsingh8141]

Great vid Seth. I remember watching your first video two years back while checking out the runners knot. Since then I’ve watched your vids and do swear by your picks- whether it’s saucony endorphins pro / speed / triumph 20 / Salomon/ NB etc. All great picks. Keep a going.

[@beckergriffin7996]

QD: The Altra Escalante 3 has impressed me a lot over the last few months! It's a tweener to me because I didn't expect to get daily miles and great tempo/track miles out of it. Small, light, and fast if your feet/ankles are up to it!

[@margaretblake5051]

I also love the Tempus... would be great to see a stability shoe matrix as I am wearing the Tempus for every type of run right now.

[@tabe5686]

Love these vlogs!! I also can’t believe it’s already May! QD: it is between the Noosa 14 and the NovaBlast 3. Those two shoes are so versatile. Your love for Saucony is my love for Asics. 😂

[@tomh9064]

QD: Tweener shoe for me is the Noosa Tri 14. Bought on your recommendation and mainly use for daily, tempo and also intervals. Tbh I even often use them for easy days. I find it hard to grab a different shoe these days unless it's wet out.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Seriously Tom, it's my Tweener too, that I didn't mention in the vlog today, so great

[@ImagineMeAndYou1990]

100% agree. Was going to say the exact same thing

[@jjuel5]

QD: My favorite Tweener is the Superblast. It can really do almost anything I need to. Daily, Long, Easy, even bringing up the pace a little bit. I love it!

[@geoffb2900]

My favorite "tweener" shoe of the last six months is the Asics Novablast 3. It does a good job from easy to hard and short to long runs. I just retired them after 400 miles and plan to pick up another pair when they go on sale later this year.

[@burkskurk82]

Endorphin Speed

[@seanbolger7371]

The best running shoe blog ever👍👍

[@darrenmclaughlin4113]

Lots of info in there. If you ever get time would love a wide shoe matrix for us who need them. Thanks fo all you do.

[@davidehrensperger9769]

QD: I am currently using the Kinvara 13 as a tweener, and it's relatively new to my current rotation. I loved previous Kinvara iterations (really light, fit right out of the box, etc.), but they only tended to last about 200 miles per pair. I made other shoe selections for this reason, but I am hoping for better durability results this time around.

[@Kvnwkr7]

QD: Mach 5! Easy, Daily, Tempo, Long and you can even race a marathon if you don't want a plate. Love having such a snappy, yet smooth ride with no plate. Also has an epic lockdown. That and Speed 3 are the two road shoes I use by far the most.

[@dylan-cj1cg]

And this is why I exclusively wear Saucony. Such great comfortable shoes that cover all my needs.

[@RobertHarridge]

QD: #1 tweener shoe for me would be the Puma Deviate Nitro 2. That shoe is good at everything. Speed, daily, easy, race… you can pretty much do it all in that shoe.

[@ashleyxctf]

Great video! My current rotation: Asics Gel-Nimbus 25 for easy Brooks Glycerin 20 for daily Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 for tempo Nike Vaporfly Next% 2 for threshold Saucony Triumph 20 for long I've also been considering picking up the Nike Streakfly for interval runs where I don't want to spike up. It would be interesting to see you add a category like this to your future matrices!

[@georgeh.5480]

those neon green New Balances are sharp as hell! I love my new V3 rebels, they glide!

[@Bottna]

Kinvara is a beast. Been running in them for 13 years! 💪

[@nickdrew8331]

I’ve really been enjoying the brooks glycerin 20 for easy and daily runs and it has plenty of cushion for a long run as well

[@chaseegozcue7637]

QD.... surprisingly, after all the less than rave reviews and lack of fanfare, I very much enjoy the Nike Zoom Fly 5 as a bit of a tweener/do it all shoe. Its just one I find myself picking up more than I expected for those daily to tempo runs. I also have the SC Trainer and find it better suited for my easy to "steezy" pace runs. I def agree with you about the More V4 being may fav easy/recovery day shoe. Cheers!

[@mariaavinafranco8046]

It's gonna be interesting to get your review on trail shoes.I have been watching the cocosona 250 In looking up the shoes that the pros are wearing and I was happy to see some altra shoes. I personally love Them. Looking forward to it

[@WilsonShepherd-us2jg]

I use to run in Hoka Carbons X2 and Rockets. But switched to the Noosa Tri 14s after your review. Love them for longer distances, 60k race coming up. Love them. For faster stuff - Not such a fan. But hoping they’ll help me move to the Magic speeds for half marathon races (70.3). If you could explain the difference between magic speed edge and sky, I would be so happy! Thanks. Love the content.

[@GallardoNY]

Saucony is crushing it, taking 4/5 categories. I really want a pair of Novablast 3s, but I'm seriously considering the Triumph 20 based on your review.

[@prast123]

My tweener has to be Asics Novablast 3. I use it from easy, tempo and long run. Love the bounce, fun and versatile.

[@JDeezle21]

The Puma Forrever Run Nitro has to make the Stability Matrix. Love that shoe.

[@colemabie5288]

QD: Have been using the Kinvaras (12 & now 13) as tweeners for almost 2 years now. I use them for everything but easy days, including for racing. I keep one pair to only use for racing/fast paced runs to keep the mileage down and use another pair for long runs and daily training. Really hard to beat the value for the price, especially when you can get the previous year's model heavily discounted. This year I might finally shell out some $$ for some better racing shoes for the Detroit Marathon!

[@Bodhished]

My tweener is the Saucony endorphin speed 3. Does everything well ❤️

[@EggsForDessert]

Saucony wiping the board almost! Just bought some Triumph 20s and I must say they are soft but also feel pretty snappy compared to what I’m used to. I can’t imagine how much quicker I would move wearing a plated version..;

[@daniels8429]

QOD: without a doubt Novablast 3. What a a shoe ! Easy + Daily but have done tempo stuff in it. - need to retire my current tempo day shoe and thinking of the endorphin speed 3 so I'm glad it made it into your matrix. 😁 i have the pro 3 as my race day shoe so hoping the speed 3 will be a nice compliment to it.

[@SofaKingA]

Awesome video

[@jasonpaulsonrealtorontheru4745]

Great vlog, makes me want to go find new shoes…then I see the Kinvara 13 is $75 at running warehouse! Pinching pennies!

[@palmyarmyswim]

Came back to watch one last road running matrix for old time- over and out

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

✌🏻

[@johnkoulianos2540]

Favorite tweener is Asics Noosa Tri 14. Comfortable daily trainer and also light weight to pickup the pace.

[@josephmcglone4457]

Hey! Thanks for the video. Wondering if you could share some tracks near the Denver area you would recommend that are open to the public?

[@laurab.8340]

Love to see these matrix vlogs!!

[@RebsGuarina]

Saucony is killing it!

[@CSRunner7]

I’m thinking I could use a Triumph 20 for Tempo as love Triumph cushioning and now much lighter.

[@TheNutButter_]

Tweener show was just my daily/long run/longer race shoe was the Hoka Mach 5. Race was a 25 mile trail run on a route that didn’t need a dedicated trail shoe. I put over 500 miles in them through 22/23

[@olegundel169]

Saucony endorphin speed 2-all time favourite

[@Tommi462]

All my shoes are tweeners still, because I've yet to really find what I need and what I like in a shoe, and it seems to change too. I usually do prefer a lighter shoe with low stack height, even if my feet are hurting after a long run. But that leads me to often use my tempo shoes on my daily runs and long runs too.

[@vincewarne228]

I bought extra pairs of the Endorphin Speed 2 (as the Speed 3 didn't look as good to me)...but I've almost run these out now. Next up, filling that hole is the ASICS Magic Speed 2, I hope it works for me!

[@tonybowen455]

I might pull the trigger on triumph 20's even though they're 160. Your reviews of the 18 and 19 were good. Too expensive at 150 and too heavy. The 20 increased the stack heigh but got lighter. I liked my 18's I got on sale. No use waiting for a sale on the heavier 19's, but I might go for the cheaper novablast 3's instead. Maybe even the speed 2's which I don't like, but they're fast, versatile, and last so long.

[@Deadbuck73]

Wish I could try em all! 😆

[@nilsalb]

Great video! Excited for he next matrixes! Are you going to review the NNormal Kjerag for the trail shoes? Feels like the hottest trail show of the year

[@bobarvianto5550]

I got the novablast 2 like 2 months ago and love it as a tempo-daily Got it for around 65 usd

[@juanjaviercoka7406]

Hi Seth! I just ran the paris marathon using the PRO 3 and I am running the Chicago Marathon in October. I am tempted to run with the Elite or switching completely and go Alphafly 2. What do you think for a guy that isn’t that fast 😓 I am hoping to do a 3:10 to 3:20 marathon if my legs allowed me to do so. Loved the Pro 3 FYI saucony did an amazing job on them.

[@GeorgiosA]

Hi Seth - the matrix is very useful as always. On the soft tempo shoe - surely the Rebel should be considered?

[@kaylu4984]

For me hands down the FuelCell SC Trainer!!! Amazing shoe👌💪

[@johnwayne3491]

Saucony absolutely killing it

[@skebqc]

QoD. Saucony Tempus. They just love anything and everything i throw at them. (Saucony, please make some in flashy colors now!! 🤞)

[@camillem6668]

Hello! Thanks for this very useful video. I have a question regarding Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 because here you list it as a good Tempo shoe and in your specific shoe review you said it didnt feel good at a pace slower than 8'/mile. But 8'/mile is my current threshold pace 😁 so I'm just confused now... Could you please translate into a range of min/mile the daily / tempo & treshold categories please? It would really help pick the right shoe based on appropriate pace. Thanks 🙏

[@ericwhite80five]

QOD: Toss up between the Saucony Tempus and the Edorphin Speeds. I can use either shoe for just about any run.

[@scotthilton5406]

I have found my body and mechanics just don't get along with Fresh foam. I use the Gylcerin 20's for daily and long runs (tweener for me). Since I am a co-op member at REI, was able to return my More V4's that I was just sinking through and picked up the Hyperion Max for Tempo work. I love the idea of the pillow midsole, but apparently in reality do not get along with it.

[@trippico_6569]

QOD: Puma Deviate Nitro 2 by far (its good at all kind of runs even races)

[@IndianaNaturalDog]

Hey Seth! Between the Kinvara 13 and 14, which do you prefer?

[@NoiSeCommander]

Currently running on the hoka bondi 8, but training for a marathon in October. Would you recommend adding a tempo shoe like the hoka Clifton 9 and would this be Oke for race day?

[@blakejech6846]

My tweener for easy and long runs are the altra Escalante racer 3.

[@thegumbychronicles4892]

My current rotation: Daily trainer Hoka Mach 4, Tempo shoe Hoka Rincon 3 Raceday shoe Hoka Carbon X, Tweener shoe Nike Pegasus 40.I have a pair of ASICS Novablast 3's at my daughter's house in California for when I'm visiting.

[@RobManser77]

Any tips on a shoe for wide feet? I haven't run for two years due to illness, but back then I was loving NB 1080 V11 in a wide fit for daily, easy and tempo. I only switched for intervals and races. I like a firm feel in contact with the ground, rather than soft. Apparently NB have ruined the 1080 by making it super soft now, so I'm stuck.

[@yogatriathlete]

My Tweener shoe is the New Balance FuelCell SC Elite V3

[@freddy.noorhari]

what do you think saucony triumph20 compare to asics glideride3 for long run?

[@crazyjds]

Torn between SC trainer(easy/Daily/tempo) vs rebel v3(Daily/tempo/threshold) but my primary easy recovery is morev4

[@ericperramond3463]

Tweener? Novablast 3, have 300 miles on this puppy and still responsive, comfy, bouncy, and stable enough for long, ez recovery, or interval repeat workouts.

[@FifthCloud30023]

My tweener shoe has definitely been the novablast 3

[@tsubakichan]

I don't get all the qualifiers for the Kinvara. It has 27mm of stack - something that would have been considered max cushion two years ago. I ran 2 marathons in the Kinvara 9, which has 19mm of forefoot stack!

[@venkatshashank]

NOVABLAST 3 has been very good for my type of runs

[@DevourerRich]

What is ground contact category? Don’t all shoes have to make contact?

[@Ou8y2k2]

Which pair would you recommend for someone who hasn't run in over 20 years, is over 40, has size 13/2E-W New Balance 643 shoes that are over 20 years old, and just wants to not die of exhaustion because of the choice of running shoes NOT the running?

[@tjjames2520]

What's the difference between tempo and threshold?

[@danielvalerio5317]

QD: Puma Deviate Nitro 2 it is!!! One of the best under rated cats in the market

[@Pipppetto]

Did I miss the info about weights ?.. I assume the weight was referred to your (tiny) men's size; correct ??...

[@elliotendures]

Surprised the Novoblast 3 didn’t get mentioned!

[@Martin-kq4dk]

Asics Magic speed 2 - Is my option , firm yes, not rigid, im 64 kg but the shoe is ligheweight. 4:13 min/km on my last 21K , I feel the way of run changes with a shoe or other. Adidas boston 11, has a kind of plate, but the midsole material is extremely hard for my weight , is a heavy shoe and extra rigid.

[@migueldamas6416]

Hey! Pegasus 37 as a tempo and easy day!

[@kirbyveracruz1248]

Almost a Saucony clean sweep. Might as well put the Endorphin Shift on the easy day run hahahaha

[@Shevock]

Good stuff.

[@RyanSmith-hf7gc]

I know the majority of shoes being worn by elites in marathons are Nike, but Saucony are really starting to dominate across the board. The next two shoes I want to buy are the Peregrine 13 and the Triumph 20

[@jman6890]

What about the Hoka Mach 5?

[@giusefra8]

How many saucony in this list! I can understand, i love them. I am using Triumph 20 for easy days and longer distances and endorphin speed 2 when i want to be faster and for the race. Incredibile combination. I'm looking for another pair of Speed 2 but it's not easy to find. Hope that Speed 3 could be a good option to replace them.

[@MsTrinichic]

Yess I can relate to your post I have the Triumph 18 and found it quite heavy. Actually considering another speed 2 or maybe speed 3

[@bluezgoldz]

Can anyone suggest a shoe for me? I'm quite a heavy person and I heel strike a lot to a point i injured my heel from running until I got my Novablast 1 (Which is a great shoe as it's breathable and has a pretty good cushion). I typically do 3.2km runs (Most of the time at tempo pace) but would also prefer a shoe with more heel cushion so it would be great if it's a tweener shoe. Any recommendations? 🙂

[@crawdaddy019]

Fortunately I sccoped up a stars n' stripes Endorphin Speed 2 at half price before they all sold out. I figured the 3 wouldn't be much better if anything worse.

[@nathansmith6076]

QD: NB Rebel V3 has been my all round shoe for the past five months as it can do everything, easy runs, workouts, you name it it can do it.

[@mattbeier]

I completely agree on the Rebel V3. I’ve been up to 12 miles on a run and felt great throughout. There is enough cushion and does not bottom out.

[@runeveryday1069]

The New Balance FF v4 More is a shoe ( for me older slower runner ) that is just weird. Every aspect of the shoe is mediocre but it does work successfully as a recovery shoe. Anyone else feel the same ?

[@adrainawls]

QD:Brooks Hyperion Max for daily and long and tempo

[@adrainawls]

Best vlogs

[@ChrisLewisjusChris]

My “tweener” shoe would be the NB SC Trainer!! Maaann I love love love that shoe. It’s just a fun and versatile shoe for me. I can use it during long, fast runs or those wake and bake slow-mo miles. I recently took it out on a really crappy Chicago weather day, and the shoe performed like a champ. The rainy weather didn’t weigh the shoe down and I never thought about (other than to clean it when I got home 😂).

[@scott_strool]

: QD my tweener is the Novablast 3.

[@TheScottyLincoln]

I can’t believe the Superblast isn’t in the matrix! Get that triumph 20 out of there. Put that in the easy/daily categories. Haha Best tweener shoes are the Speed 3 (yes, better than the 2) and the Superblast which are my two favorites for the QD. Also Pro 3 should be in there for threshold/race shoe

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

last I checked we're talking about shoes in this video, not how to solve world hunger....simma

[@EatMyPropwash]

Hoka Mach 5 and NB Rebel v3 have been great tweener shoes for me. NB is better for racing because it’s lighter, Mach 5 better for training as it’s more stable.

[@kimandredaviktran8908]

I wish you made a new matrix ❤😢

[@KOOLAIDMAAN3]

QD: Nike invincible run flyknit 1, 2, or 3! Just seems like it can do it all.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

It is a good one for sure, thanks for chiming in

[@KOOLAIDMAAN3]

@@SethJamesDeMoor are you going to be at the Fort Collins race this Sunday? My first time running in CO! Should be a beautiful day for a race!