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Continue reading →: Carbon Plates Can’t Cure Plantar Warts… But They Help AfterwardsAfter months away from running because of a stubborn plantar wart, I finally laced up again with the Nike Zoom Fly 6. This isn’t just another shoe review—it’s the story of a runner rediscovering the joy of running after an unexpected hiatus. With its comfortable stretchy upper, ZoomX cushioning, carbon-fiber…
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Continue reading →: My Running Jerseys Are Aging Slower Than MeI’ve started to notice something strange in my wardrobe. My office shirts slowly fade, my cotton T-shirts stretch, and some of my casual outfits mysteriously develop holes after a few years. But my running shirts? They look like they exist outside the laws of time. I still own running jerseys…
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Continue reading →: The Perfect Travelling Shoes for Runners: One Pair to Rule Them AllTravelling as a runner comes with a unique challenge: packing light while staying ready to run anytime, anywhere. After 15 years of travelling with low-cost airlines like AirAsia, Scoot, and Jetstar, I learned that bringing only one pair of shoes is often the smartest choice. But not all running shoes…
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Continue reading →: Hoka Rocket X2: Fast, Bouncy, and Harder to Wear Than My Skinny JeansLooking for an affordable carbon plate running shoe? The Hoka Rocket X2 offers elite-level performance, a highly responsive midsole, and race-day speed—though its snug entry and bulky feel may not suit everyone.
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Continue reading →: New Balance Dynasoft 900 V2 — The Shoe That Can’t Decide Between a 5K or a Coffee DateThe first time I picked up the New Balance Dynasoft 900 V2, I froze for a moment in the store like a confused dad choosing between sandals and sneakers. Is this a running shoe? Is this a lifestyle sneaker? It looks too relaxed to chase a personal best, but also…
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Continue reading →: Bondi Is the Sofa, Clifton Is the Sports Car, Rincon Is the Hatchback I Use Every DayIf there’s one brand that permanently rented a small apartment in my runner’s heart — without ever paying utilities — it would be Hoka. Long before the chunky, marshmallow-looking midsoles became trendy and fashionable enough to appear in coffee shops and airports, I was already that guy clomping around in…
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Continue reading →: Japan Sold Me Indonesian Shoes for 70% Less — Explain That, EconomicsI always thought traveling would empty my wallet. Flights? Expensive. Hotels? Painful. Coffee near tourist spots? Financial crime. But somehow, every time I land in Japan, my bank account ends up healthier — because shoe shopping there feels like a clearance sale disguised as a first-world economy. My latest shock…
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Continue reading →: From Broken Air Zoom to Trust Again: My Winflo 4 StoryBuying running shoes in Japan has slowly turned into a strange side hobby for me. Some people collect fridge magnets or keychains as souvenirs. I collect midsoles. Every trip, I don’t ask, “What temple should I visit?” I ask, “Which sports store has a discount rack?” And once again, Japan…
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Continue reading →: Don’t Hunt the Shoe. Hunt the Discount: A Runner’s Guide to Buying Shoes in JapanPeople often ask me the same question whenever I fly to Japan: “Are running shoes cheaper there?” I always give the same dramatic answer: Yes… and yes. Not a typo. Two yeses. Because there are actually two different reasons why your wallet somehow feels lighter at Narita Airport but heavier…
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Continue reading →: I Ran Along a Japanese River and Understood the Country BetterFinding a place to run in Japan is almost unfairly easy. You don’t need insider tips, Strava heatmaps, or a local running group whispering secrets. Open Google Maps, type the word “park”, and chances are you’ll find someone jogging there before the sun fully wakes up. Ueno Park is a…
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