Mark Clements

Mark Clements
My name is Mark Clements. I’m an avid runner in my 40’s and I run races from 5Ks to Marathons. I’m always training for a race and run at least 40 miles/week, rotating up to 5 pairs of shoes through my runs. My long term goal is to run into old age, remaining injury-free, which comes in part by being equipped with the best shoes out there!

Lab tests and in-depth reviews

Cross country shoes
87
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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Cross country shoes review  Cross country shoes is a lightweight everyday trainer that provides moderate stability support.[…]

Hoka Gaviota 2
82
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{section_summary} Hoka Gaviota 2 review  The Cohesion 14 is an entry-level running shoe from Saucony. It is not intended to be flashy, but affordable; not technologically advanced, but technologi[…]

Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next%
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{section_summary} Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% Review  The Nike Alphafly Next% is an extremely lightweight, responsive racing shoe intended to take down your personal bests in the next race, from 5k t[…]

New Balance 890 v8
85
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{section_summary} New Balance 890 v8 review If you are a neutral runner who does not over-pronate too much, and you are looking for a daily trainer that can take you to the longer miles, this shoe may[…]

Hoka Gaviota 2
86
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{section_summary} Hoka Gaviota 2 review  This is an entry-level, affordable shoe from Saucony that's amazingly beginner-friendly. The Hoka Gaviota 2 is a solid candidate for someone who is c[…]

Inov-8 Trail Talon 235
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{section_summary} Inov-8 Trail Talon 235 review I am a 42-year-old runner, about 170 pounds and 6’ 1” tall. I race all distances, from 5ks to marathons, and spend at least half of my year training for an upco[…]

Hoka Gaviota 2
88
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Hoka Gaviota 2 review Well, I finally waited long enough to be able to try out the new Nike running technology that has been on my radar for the last year. I have been wanting to get into the Nike F[…]

Cross country shoes
90
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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Cross country shoes review I am a 41-year-old neutral runner with a mid-foot strike, about 170 pounds and 6’ 1” tall. I race all distances, f[…]

Hoka Gaviota 2
82
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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Hoka Gaviota 2 review I am a 41-year-old runner, about 170 pounds and 6’ 1” tall. I race all distances, from 5ks to Marathons[…]

Brooks Levitate
88
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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Brooks Levitate review The new Levitate boasts of “infinite energy return” through its DNA AMP midsole technology. The fit was extremely comfort[…]

Altra Escalante
90
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{section_summary} Altra Escalante review I have been a fan of Altra for some time. I transitioned to a zero drop shoe last year and found that I am less prone to injury since. I am a neutral runner wi[…]

Saucony Cohesion 13
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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Saucony Cohesion 13 review While the Quantum 360 is not really intended for running, I ran 25 miles in them in several applications including[…]