New 2014 Hoka One One Clifton Is Pretty Radical

One of the most radical things I’ve seen over the last few months is the 2014 Hoka One One Clifton: it looks absolutely killer and I predict will make some “Best Of” lists when it debuts later this year. I’ve been waiting to post this photo until I saw some other posts about it and I have to agree with Running Warehouse Blog Post about the Clifton last month that this shoe is pretty exciting. This lightweight road shoe is set to retail at $130 which will put some serious heat on the competition with many max cushion offerings from other brands at that price or above.

The Stupid Simple Innovation Every Running Shoe Needs

Ever notice a few miles into a run that one of your shoes is feeling a bit loose and then look down to see your shoe untied? Yep. How about starting your run with shoes that are double knotted only to have one of them slip free like Harry Houdini? It happens.

Venture Sports Group Wins Hoka One One Rep Group of the Year

Way to go Venture Sports! Congrats Al and Kris — well deserved award Rep of the Year for Hoka One One: http://venturesportsgroup.com/2013/12/11/venture-sports-wins-hoka-one-one-sales-agency-of-the-year/

Possibly the Best Winter Running Shoe Ever: Asics Gel Fuji-Setsu Shoe Review

The Asics Gel Fuji Setsu is a game changer for running on icy and snowy trails as I often do all winter long but unfortunately it is about as common as clean winter air in UT. I couldn’t find any in this colorway for sale in the US and most of the pairs I did find were either in another country or old stock.

 

Runners’ Favorite Gear Submissions Surprise and Inspire

I asked a diverse group of runners across the country to submit their favorite pieces of running gear. What I received was informative, fun and surprising. Enjoy and please submit your own favorites at the end of this post.

Name: Jason Koop
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Link: @jasonkoop

• Ultraspire Spry vest
• Rice, bacon, egg and cheese ball
• Injinji Toe Socks
• Kathoola microspikes
• Neutrogena Ultimate Sports sunscreen
• Petzl Tikka XP2
• Garmin 910xt
• Eddie the trail running dog. He does about 80% of my runs as well as about all of the Hardrock course.