Please subscribe to the Sportitude YouTube channel to stay notified and we'll continually work on pumping out as many shoe reviews in 2021 as we possibly can for you the running community. True to size with a somewhat roomier more minimal heel hold which may challenge narrower feet at the rear of the shoe. The toe box allows for good splay of the toes and while it appears shallow, there is enough stretch to accommodate many foot types.

Was the contrast between firmer and long BioMoGo DNA medial rail and softer main midsole DNA Loft to much? Two most similar shoes as they share a DNA Loft midsole and similar fit, the Glycerin is purely neutral, while the Transcend brings stability to the table. I had to modify my stride, especially in the beginning of a run in these because of all that is going on underneath. One of our testers, Paul Fenton, summarised this shoe nicely: ‘I would recommend this shoe to anybody who wants a dependable, comfortable training shoe that could be used across a wide range of conditions and courses. Sam: The lighter Ravenna 10 with its 1st generation Rails was a step back from the lively posted Ravenna 9.It's a slightly thicker tongue than what I've probably seen from Brooks out there but it's not overly voluminous regarding the change of fit and feel. Brooks seems to agree as all GuideRails going forward Transcend 7, Adrenaline GTS 20, and upcoming Ravenna 11 are reworked.

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A GAIT analysis provides information on how you run, and it helps you choose the right type of shoe for your running gait. The geometry of the midsole works even as a midfoot striker, and I believe heel strikers will enjoy them even more. The seventh iteration weighs less than the previous model, and yet its midsole is much softer due to Brooks tinkering with the DNA Loft foam to increase comfort and support. Testers felt support turning on off-camber shoulders and ran with a more confident stride because their foot felt less “wobbly.This is my first Transcend shoe I’ve run in or reviewed, but compared to the last few Glycerin outsoles, the rubber appears to be a little thinner, which helps the shoe still feel fairly svelte considering its size. In addition to the cushioning under your feet, there is also some padding around the top and sides of the heel and underneath the tongue. The midsole is composed of Brooks’ DNA Loft foam; for the unfamiliar, it’s EVA with air injected into it for a softer feel. My feet felt great after that long run, and runners looking for a big-day shoe that have some stability needs have a great option. Just like the namesake, it's there to assist the foot through that transition and hopefully reduce the impact of overpronation for that runner.

It's not overly intrusive which is great because the thickness of memory foam around the internal heel collar is just about perfect. The cushion will lead you to feel good and the stability will keep you under control as fatigue sits in. If you need minimal support, I’d still recommend the inherently stable Glycerin, but if you have major needs, the Transcend is for you. Well cushioned but not mushy, it felt just as good at 8 minutes per mile as it did at cruising speeds.Maybe because I’m such a fanatic of lightweight trainers, such as the Kinvara 10 and the New Balance Fuel Cell Rebel, I’ve found it hard to find something I like that won’t tempt me to take my foot off the brake. The GuideRails are designed to keep you moving forward without excess movement, with the intent of protecting the knees. The tongue straddles the line between overly soft and just thick enough, and I wouldn’t make a change - while the laces are softer than your average newborn kitten. Think of them like bowling bumpers keeping your feet in a neutral position; nothing forceful or harsh.