Blister Brand Guide: Craft Running Shoe Lineup, 2022

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Craft is perhaps better known for making moisture-wicking technical layers than shoes, but since breaking into the footwear space a few years ago, they’ve already turned out an impressive lineup of innovative shoes for roads, trails, and everything in between. Check out our 2022 Brand Guide to see what’s new from Craft this year and which of their models might make the most sense for you.
Dylan Wood, Kara Williard, and Luke Koppa review the Pivot Shadowcat for Blister

Flash Review — Pivot Shadowcat

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Update 9.2.22: Luke Koppa is now the third reviewer we've had on Pivot's new lightweight, 27.5" Trail bike, and he's a fan — check out his initial impressions.

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Todd Aydelotte on Running Through History, Edgar Allen Poe, & The Warriors UltraRun (Ep.135)

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We sat down with ultrarunner and race director, Todd Aydelotte, to hear all about how he uses running to trace the lives of historical figures, like Edgar Allen Poe, Walt Whitman, and Teddy Roosevelt. Along the way, we also talk about the semi-legal 28-mile road race he created to reenact the 70’s cult film, “The Warriors”; running through New York City subways after dark; and a whole lot more.

Fathers and Sons

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Sander Hadley reflects on the themes of expectations, potential, grace, and making your own path, and how they've been shared throughout the lives of fathers and sons from three different generations.
Dylan Wood reviews the Camelback M.U.L.E. 14 Pro 100 oz for Blister

Camelbak M.U.L.E. Pro 14 100 oz

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Camelbak is a very well-known name when it comes to hydration packs, and the M.U.L.E. name has been in their lineup since the ‘90s. This experience definitely shows in the M.U.L.E. Pro 14 100 oz, and it has a generous feature set and storage space that could work for a lot of riders.

Trail Running Glossary of Terms: Trail Running Shoe Categories

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While roads almost always guarantee a consistent running surface, the same cannot be said for the wide-ranging "trails" out there. Trail running shoes mirror this variability in the range of different forms they can take, with some types of shoes performing better in certain scenarios than others. In the third installment in our Trail Running Glossary of Terms series, we’ve outlined several of the most common categories of trail running shoes, including some of the advantages they offer and where each one might be limited.

Get Our 2022-2023 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide

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Pre-order your print and/or digital copy of the most honest, accurate, genuinely useful buyer's guide in the ski industry. Includes 270+ skis, 50+ boots, & much more. Prices go up September 5th, so pre-order now!

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David Golay reviews the Hope Tech 4 V4 for Blister

Hope Tech 4 V4

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Hope’s disc brakes got a major overhaul in the form of the new Tech 4 generation earlier this year, and that brought a very major increase in power to the range. But how does their burliest brake, the Tech 4 V4, compare to the competition? Check out our full review.
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