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Sagasu Running: The Shoe Talk Podcast

Sagasu Running

Deep dives into running shoe tech and trends with community Q&A thrown in. Bringing you the latest in everything running shoes, from the Sagasu Running livestreams to your headphones.

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  • 5 episodes
  • Updated August 1

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  • August 1 · 1 hr 58 min

    #05 - New Balance SC Rebel v1, 1:59:30 ratified, Garmin buys Training Peaks, Max cushion shoes in 2026

    This is the fifth episode of Sagasu Running: The Shoe Talk Podcast, recorded live on stream on August 1, 2026. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:40 New Balance SC Rebel v1 18:00 Sawe’s sub-2 hour race ratified 21:10 Shanks vs plates 25:27 ASICS Metasleek first thoughts 31:22 ASICS Hyper Speed 6 35:32 Channel content update 39:17 Adidas Hyperboost Run 43:20 Brooks running 47:22 Choosing a daily trainer 52:26 One shoe vs two shoes 57:52 New balance foams 59:00 Foot strength in 2026 01:02:46 Next trainer for a newer runner 01:06:46 Garmin buys training peaks 01:15:30 NB SC Rebel v1 vs ASICS Magic Speed 5 01:18:13 Wear testing approach 01:24:37 ASICS Megablast rivals 01:26:02 Further thoughts on Brooks 01:29:02 Super shoes as trainers 01:30:55 Nike Pegasus Plus 2 01:32:10 Options in shoes 01:33:20 Wide models of running shoes 01:34:14 Drops lowering in 2026 01:35:43 Cheap Red Hare 9 Ultras 01:36:33 Nike Pegasus Plus 01:39:45 Adidas Dropset Pro 01:42:09 Further Kiprun reviews 01:43:00 Changes in Max cushion shoes 01:44:55 Nike Peg Plus 2 & JI 01:46:14 Building a shoe rotation 01:47:23 ASICS Magic Speed 5 01:48:30 Garmin software 01:50:20 ESL vs SB2 01:51:55 Upper breathability 01:54:23 Garmin security 01:57:24 Outro Videos mentioned Simple Running Shoes Have Won (For Now) https://youtu.be/rMEqKFC130w The best 2-shoe running shoe rotations in early 2026 https://youtu.be/uBuJGG0cktA This show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time. — FAQ, About, Podcast, Contact and more https://sagasurunning.com/ Socials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/ Recorded August 1, 2026. 🤙🏻

  • July 19 · 1 hr 44 min

    #04 - On Cloudboom Strike 2, Puma Velocity Nitro 5, Adidas Zyrion Pro, Super foam flats, Tour de France

    It is good to be back after a bit of an unplanned break. Discussing On, Puma, Topo, ASICS, the Tour de France and wide ranging Q&A. Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:37 On Cloudboom Strike 2 11:42 Puma Velocity Nitro 5 16:25 Adidas Zyrion Pro 29:01 Topo Specter 30:36 ASICS Metasleek & low stack flat niche 43:18 Tour de France 2026 50:11 Accommodating wide shoes 53:28 Choosing super shoes in store 56:26 Nike leaks 01:04:08 Plush aTPU max cushion trainers 01:08:03 Chinese product names & tech 01:10:36 Mixing in low stack shoes 01:12:34 Classic professional cycling 01:14:17 Dynafish sizing 01:15:01 ASICS vs Adidas for wide feet 01:17:40 Road shoes at Western States 01:19:40 ASCIS Hyper Speed 6 01:25:17 Stinky tofu? 01:25:55 One bag travel and treadmill shoes 01:30:12 Plated vs non-plated shoes for workouts 01:34:57 Best half marathon shoe for slower runners 01:36:35 Shoes for proprioceptive feedback 01:40:42 Cheap shoes 01:41:28 Puma foam naming 01:43:40 Looking ahead & Outro Videos mentioned Running Brands Tier List 2026 https://youtu.be/L-8v9lTz_7o This show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time. — FAQ, About, Podcast, Contact and more https://sagasurunning.com/ Socials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/ Recorded July 17, 2026. 🤙🏻

  • June 14 · 1 hr 35 min

    #03 - Running brands tier list follow-up, Puma Deviate Pure initial impressions, Hoka Clifton Pro, Nike vs Puma

    Discussing my “Running Brands Tier list 2026” video comments as well as my initial impressions on the Puma Deviate Nitro Pure along with wondering why the Hoka Clifton Pro exists and a wide range of viewer Q&A. Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:20 Running brands tier list follow-up 34:34 Puma Deviate Nitro Pure initial impressions 41:52 Hoka Clifton Pro 45:21 Are running shoe rotations dead? 1:00:07 Nike’s answer to the Evo SL? 1:04:25 Puma Deviate Pure vs Velocity Nitro 4 1:06:19 Brooks 2027 1:09:00 Nike’s historical success 1:11:46 Puma Fast-FWD Nitro Elite 2 1:14:15 Adidas EnergyRim feel 1:18:02 Mizuno Neo Vista 2 vs 3 1:20:09 Puma Deviate Pure product strategy 1:22:55 Runners as sneakerheads 1:24:19 Super trainer redux 1:26:05 Adidas Adios Pro 5 release date 1:27:22 Nike Alphafly 4 release date 1:29:00 Rapid fire Q&A and chat 1:32:33 Retro running and the Adidas Boston 9 1:35:20 Outro Videos mentioned Running Brands Tier List 2026 https://youtu.be/L-8v9lTz_7o This show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time. — FAQ, About, Podcast, Contact and more https://sagasurunning.com/ Socials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/14151706 Recorded June 12, 2026. 🤙🏻

  • May 31 · 1 hr 37 min

    #02 - Getting started, ASICS Novablast 6, Puma Deviate Pure Nitro and more

    Let’s focus in on the recently announced ASICS Novablast 6, the upcoming Puma Deviate Pure Nitro, Novablast durability, summer weather, Chinese shoe prices, cushioned shoes, Adidas engineering and more. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:35 Why a podcast? 4:35 Asics Novablast 6 22:24 Puma Deviate Pure Nitro 34:20 My websites and why 41:10 Nike Pegasus 41 replacement 45:38 Summer weather 47:27 Running shoe engineering 49:57 June shoes on the channel 52:50 Novablast durability 58:53 Novablast 6 upgrade 1:00:43 Running shoe prices 1:08:10 Novablast 6 concerns 1:11:11 Is the Novablast 6 firmness 1:13:07 My Mandarin knowledge 1:15:35 Dynafish Xiaonian for heavier runners 1:17:13 Adidas Supernova Rise 3 update 1:18:42 An interesting rotation 1:19:47 Rapid fire Q&A 1:21:35 Addias EnergyRim clones 1:23:57 Running Warehouse shoe launches 1:25:53 Novablast 5 & 6 stability 1:27:28 Rapid fire Q&A 1:29:11 Prices in running and cycling 1:32:19 A cushioned shoe need 1:34:12 Final Q&A and show wrap-up This show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time. — FAQ, About, Podcast, Contact and more https://sagasurunning.com/ Socials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/14151706 Recorded May 30, 2026. 🤙🏻

  • May 15 · 1 hr 45 min

    #01 - Finding my footing

    In this episode of Sagasu Running: The Shoe Talk Podcast, we’re simply getting started and finding my footing. Chapters 0:00 Getting settled and Q&A 7:10 Live-streaming and channel updates 21:28 Adidas Evo 3 and "elite" level super shoes 42:25 "Cheaterfly" and technical doping 49:58 Asics Metaspeed Ray 52:06 Building a rotation around the Adidas Evo SL 56:28 World Athletics shoe regulations 1:10:25 Race plans? 1:12:33 Asics FF Leap foam 1:17:45 Adidas Evo 2 on sale 1:20:20 Expat living 1:25:28 Asics Megablast 1:28:28 Sub 100g super shoes 1:33:10 Soft foams in super shoes 1:35:47 Hidden gems under the radar 1:37:54 Heavy runners and running shoes 1:43:34 Wrap-up This show is recorded live on the Sagasu Running YouTube channel. Subscribe there to join the live chat, see the shoes in hand, and have your questions answered in real-time. — Merch and more http://www.sagasurunning.com/ Socials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SagasuRunning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagasurunning/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/14151706 Episode recorded on May 9, 2026. 🤙🏻