Gordon Gianniny

Gordon Gianniny in the La Sportiva Akasha II

La Sportiva Akasha II

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The best decision La Sportiva made when updating the Akasha, their long-distance trail shoe, was not to change much about it. The Akasha II is strikingly similar to its predecessor, and will work really well for certain runners for the same reasons as before.
Gordon Gianniny in the Scarpa Spin Infinity

Scarpa Spin Infinity

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Scarpa, a brand probably best known for their mountaineering and skiing equipment, has quietly turned out numerous trail running shoes we’ve reviewed favorably in the past. Their newest model, the Spin Infinity, brings something different to the long-distance, high-cushion category.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Topo Athletic Mtn Racer 2 for Blister.

Topo Athletic Mtn Racer 2

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The new Topo Athletic Mtn Racer 2 is in contention to be our running editor's favorite long-distance mountain running shoe of the year. Check out his review to see why, and why this 2nd version is such an improvement over the original.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the adidas Terrex Two Ultra for Blister.

adidas Terrex Two Ultra

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The Terrex Two Ultra is designed to offer comfort during long trail runs, and for the right person, it could be excellent. Check out our review to see if you should have it on your list.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the La Sportiva Cyklon for Blister

La Sportiva Cyklon

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With a BOA fit system, aggressive outsole, and minimal midsole, the Cyklon is designed specifically for off-camber, mountainous terrain — and for that, it's excellent. But there's more to it, so check out our full review for the whole story.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Hoka One One Zinal for Blister

Hoka One One Zinal

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The Zinal is Hoka's latest offering in the more minimally cushioned, fast-and-light category of trail shoes. So how does it compare to the numerous other options in that class, and what sort of runners should have it on their list? Check out our review.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Nathan Pinnacle 12L Race Vest for Blister.

Nathan Pinnacle 12L Race Vest

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We thought the Nathan VaporKrar 2.0 running vest was "really close to being an awesome pack." Now Nathan has released its successor, the Pinnacle 12L, so does it address some of the downsides of the previous one while maintaining the upsides? Check out our review.
Gordon Gianniny Reviews the Ultimate Direction Fastpack 40 for Blister.

Ultimate Direction Fastpack 40

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Ultimate Direction's Fastpack 40 is designed for, well, fastpacking, but we've also found it to be great for longer day hikes and runs where you need to carry lots of gear but also want to move quickly through all sorts of terrain.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Craft CTM Ultra Carbon for Blister.

Craft CTM Ultra Carbon

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The CTM Ultra Carbon is Craft's top-of-the-line, ultra-cushioned, ultralight, carbon-plated shoe for fast-paced running on and off road. But now that a lot of brands are making similarly high-end shoes, what sets this one apart? Check out our review to find out.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max for Blister

Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max

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Inov-8 say their "graphene-enhanced" TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max is "the first max cushioned shoe that adapts and reacts to terrain." That's a bold claim, but during our time with this shoe, it has proven to be a very appealing option for long days on the trail where comfort, efficiency, and stability are paramount. Check out our full review for the whole story.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Hoka One One Carbon X2 for Blister

Hoka One One Carbon X2

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Shoes with carbon plates have gained a lot of attention recently, but most are pretty niche, race-oriented products. The Hoka Carbon X2 is designed to offer both race-day efficiency and long-distance comfort, and while we were at first skeptical about that bold claim, we've been thoroughly impressed by this shoe so far.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Altra Superior 4.0 for BLISTER

Gordon Gianniny

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Gordon Gianniny reviews the Altra Superior 4.0 for BLISTER

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Gordon Gianniny reviews the Hoka One One Rincon 2 for Blister

Hoka One One Rincon 2

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One of our reviewers says the recently redesigned Hoka Rincon 2 is "everything that a high-cushion shoe should be." Check out our review to see what he means, and how this lightweight, less-expensive shoe compares to its competition.
Gordon Gianniny Reviews the Topo Athletic Zephyr for Blister

Topo Athletic Zephyr

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We've seen many recent shoes designed to maximize efficiency for fast-paced road runs, but the Topo Zephyr stands out from the competition in several ways. Check out our review to learn more about this road shoe and whether it might work well for you.
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