It's time for the second part of our favorite shoes of 2024 so far! David and Andrea join in with their picks for daily trainer, performance trainer, and racing shoes of the year to date. They also pick their favorite 2023 models that are on sale at a discount. Let us know what you've loved this year! DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:20 - Favorite daily trainer
• 15:18 - Favorite performance trainer
• 24:34 - Favorite racing shoes
• 44:11 - Favorite 2023 shoe that's on sale
• 51:18 - Wrap-up

We're just about halfway through 2024 so it's time to take a look at our favorite shoes of the year so far! Matt & Nathan get together to break down their favorite trainers: daily, max-stack, lightweight/speed, and best value. They also discuss how our definition of "supertrainer" is changing as more and more brands come out with their versions. We want to hear from you! What's been your favorite shoe(s) of the year so far? What are you looking forward to for the back half of the year? DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:58 - What defines a supertrainer?
• 10:02 - Favorite daily trainers
• 16:56 - Favorite max-stack shoes
• 21:08 - Favorite lightweight training shoes
• 30:28 - Best value shoes
• 35:44 - Wrap-up

Time for another round of "this or that", where the DOR team is on the hot seat! Nathan and Matt are forced to pick between one or the other, no "it depends" (a PT's favorite answer). They throw down on tough questions about Saucony's updates to the Triumph 22, supertrainers, hydration/fueling, and more.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:24 - Newton CF vs. other moderately stacked plated shoes
• 6:12 - Triumph 22 or Superblast
• 11:46 - Premium daily trainers vs. Supertrainers
• 14:28 - Do supertrainers need PEBA?
• 16:24 - Triumph 22 vs. 21
• 20:55 - Supportive insoles vs. Stability shoes
• 23:37 - Elliptigo vs. Cycling
• 27:35 - Handheld bottle vs. Hydration vest
• 29:30 - Mach 6 vs. Topo Cyclone 2
• 32:38 - Zero-drop Altra vs. Altra with a drop
• 36:28 - Niche shoe brands diversifying their lineups?
• 38:39 - Shoe width vs. Volume
• 42:06 - Healthy for a year with no PR or a PR followed by an injury?
• 43:48 - Group run vs. Solo run
• 46:17 - Gels vs. High-calorie drinks
• 48:32 - Running shoe store vs. Online shoe reviews
• 54:18 - Wrap-up