Humble Running Newsletter #20
In for Test / Fresh Releases
The Humble Running mailbox has seen a lot of action this week. This is a lineup of shoes in the test queue that’s worthy of its own newsletter.
Mount to Coast C1
Mount to Coast enters the “super trainer” realm with the new C1. At 42/36mm, it’s Mount to Coast’s highest stack yet. This one has more of a road flavor, think - pumped up R1
That CircleCELL foam (from the H1) combined with a rubberized lower layer has something going on! Stay tuned for a full review towards the end of March and look for an early April release.
My Mount to Coast “HumbleRunning” 10% discount code has been re-activated! Glad to see so many have saved some $$ and also put the word out to Mount to Coast that my reviews have been helpful.
Nike ACG Ultrafly Trail
The 2nd version of the Ultrafly has been a long.. long.. time coming for Nike. Things are totally different this time around with the rebirth of ACG. Nike is taking trail seriously now.
But is this re-vamped “ACG” Ultrafly a big step up from the original? Can Nike be trusted to come up with a legitimate trail supershoe? I got out right away for an initial feel out. Check this one out for the scoop on fit and initial feel if you need to get into these ASAP.
I’ll have a more thorough review down the road after more miles, and you can bet on some comparisons!
Hoka Speedgoat 7
The title says it all - Hoka Speedgoat 7 - IMO, best Speedgoat ever. New supercritical midsole, better toebox, secure upper - everything you want in an every day trainer, long distance shoe, and race day option. Check out my video for 35 miles of weekend testing!
Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra
First Run video will be dropping this weekend. I actually took these out the day after my 25 miler in the Speedgoat 7. Boy was I shocked how good they felt.
The updated Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra 2 has that “WOW” factor once you take your first few steps in them. The heel and fit has been improved to the point where it feels glove-like for me. A worthy successor to the “original” Speed Ultra?? Much more to come with this one.
Adidas Terrex Agravic TT
It took the new Terrex Agravic TT out on tired legs, figuring they would be a good pick for a mellow day. Actually no, these are positioned more as a technical race day option.
I was surprised that they felt quite firm underfoot, but perhaps I was thinking about the Agravic 4 (I really like V3 as a training shoe). I’m going to look for some more rugged terrain to test these in (on fresher legs).
Fresh Releases
Yes, I like light colored trail shoes. Seriously, is this not the most gorgeous trail shoe you’ve ever laid eyes on? And yes, I think they’re going to look just as good with mud and dirt caked all over them!
La Sportiva Prodigio Pro (WHITE) - Oh btw, I upsized to a US 11 in this one - I’m looking to do some more longer distance comparisons in these..
TNF Altamesa 500 V2
The Altamesa 500 V2 was supposed to drop at the beginning of February, then I was told March 10, then it snuck out earlier on Running Warehouse. EDIT: now available at REI
This is one of the shoes I’m looking at as a potential Backyard Ultra pick (as well as the Mount to Coast C1). If you’ve snagged an early pair, let me know what you think.
Kiprun Kipsummit Max / Race
Check out my comparison video against The North Face’s Vectiv Pro 2. Such similar rides between these two - this wasn’t a full A/B test run, just some thoughts during a long run and a closeup look at the end.
I believe both the Race and the Max are available in Europe right now, but not yet in the US. Running Warehouse has them listed as available for order in April.
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Just a small typo, it's the prodigio pro. Not the prodigio 2