After building quite the following with the popular Archetype 1.0 and 2.0, Tolos has flipped the script and added a new shoe to their lineup. They saw an
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TYR Maverick Review | Great for Daily Training and HYROX?
I was really stoked to test TYR’s new running shoe, the Maverick. Honestly, I haven’t jived with any of TYR’s running shoes super hardcore yet. When I heard
WHITIN High-Top Barefoot Shoe Review | Awesome Shoe for the Price?
If you've purposely sought this review out, then I'm assuming you're like me and you love both barefoot and high-top shoes. Combine them into one AND make them
Nike Metcon 10 vs On CloudPulse Pro | Which Is Best for You?
Up until this year, On was never really in consideration for shoes that you'd use for heavier strength training. Sure, we had shoes built for cross-training
Under Armour Project Rock 8 Review | Price Decrease, But Just As Good?
The Project Rock line from Under Armour has been an interesting line to follow. It’s had a decent ebb and flow over the years. Some of them have excelled, and
Adidas Adizero EVO SL Review (Gym Bro and Runner’s Takes)
I’ve had a ton of people in my community ask me about the Adidas Adizero EVO SL recently. They’ve been curious how they perform for HYROX. With my own HYROX
PUMA Deviate Nitro 3 Review
HYROX has taken the fitness world by storm. Races are selling out. Coaches everywhere are programming for it. Everybody wants to be the next big HYROX athlete.
Lululemon Chargefeel 3 Review | Are They Worth the Price?
Up until a few years ago, Lulu wasn’t the first name that came to mind when you thought of shoes. I get it, they’re much more well-known for the clothing,
On CloudPulse PRO Review
It's interesting, I feel like up until 2024 and 2025, we didn't really have "PRO" models of training shoes. Sure, we've always had pro-esque shoes in the sports
Tolos Canvas High Review (Barefoot and Transition)
There are few things more classic than a pair of high-top black Converse. Too bad they’re so narrow. So, when Tolos announced they were making a canvas high-top
VIKTOS Core Containment Review: Slept-On Option for Flatter Feet?
VIKTOS isn’t a household name in terms of training shoes, but they should be. If you’ve seen my other two VIKTOS reviews, you already know that VIKTOS makes a
Flux Footwear Adapt Graphene XT Review | Great Zero-Drop Option?
I’ve had a ton of people reach out, asking me to review Flux’s Adapt Graphene Trainer. I get it, it’s the first of its kind, a zero-drop shoe specifically made
UA Halo Trainer Review: Good for Classes and HIIT?
I’ve really enjoyed seeing some of these larger shoe companies build shoes that are a bit more niche than “general training.” Nike did it with their Free Metcon
Inov8 Bare XF PRO Review: Good for Versaitle Workouts?
I’ve tested a lot of barefoot shoes over the years. Seriously, A LOT. If you’ve been following my channel for any length of time, you know that barefoot shoes
Reebok Nano X5 vs Nike Metcon 10: Which Shoe Reigns Supreme?
Ah, yes, the age-old training/CrossFit shoe debate: Nike vs Reebok. They are arguably the two biggest names in training shoes, regardless of how you like to
Nike Metcon 10 vs Nike Free Metcon 6: Which Is Best for You?
Nike Metcon, Nike Free Metcon, what’s the difference? If you're new to the world of Nike Metcons and all of their variations, it can be easy to get confused and
Nike Metcon 10 vs Nike Metcon 9: Should You Upgrade to New?
There aren’t many shoe brands as synonymous with performance as Nike. And since the first Metcon was released in 2015, the Nike Metcon line has been one of the
Nike Metcon 10 Review: Back to Its Roots Or Another Miss?
It has been about two years since Nike updated the Metcon, and I know I'm not alone when I say I've been patiently (eh...in reality, impatiently) waiting for
PUMA Fuse 4 Review: 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back?
When a brand like PUMA keeps showing up in the training shoe world, you can’t help but want to root for them. The Fuse line has had moments of potential, with
Adidas Dropset Control Trainer Review: Solid Versatile, Budget-Friendly Option
When Adidas released the Dropset Control Trainer, I was skeptical. I enjoyed the Dropset 2 and 3 and thought that the Dropset Control was going to be the
LONO Flow S Review: Great Warm Weather Barefoot Shoe?
The barefoot shoe market keeps evolving, and LONO is clearly paying attention. Their new Flow S is a noticeable leap forward from the previous model, improving
Notorious Lift Ronin Review: Good Option for Flat/Wide Feet?
If you’ve been hunting for a wide toe box lifting shoe that doesn’t blow your budget or feel like a downgrade, the Notorious Lift Ronin Lifter might just be
Reebok Nano Zero Review: Big Brands Go Barefoot?
When a major player like Reebok steps into the barefoot shoe game, you can’t help but take notice. Is this a cash grab or is Reebok making a genuine
Adidas Training Spezial Review: Old School Style Meets Function?
At first glance, the Adidas Training Spezial looks like an old-school, low-key streetwear shoe, until you start training in it. It blends the aesthetic of