Kofuzi

The Triumph has been a shoe of slow but steady iteration. But this year, they’ve changed the midsole shape and the midsole foam. But does putting race calibe...

The first SC Trainer was too tall. The second SC Trainer was too boring. Will New Balance be able to get the third version of this shoe just right? It’s time...

This is the shoe that Dakotah Lindwurm wore at the trials as she secured her spot on in the Olympic Marathon. And it’s also the shoe that she wore as she cam...

The last Glideride was released over two years ago and I was certain that this shoe was discontinued. But then, ASICS surprised us all with an update. This i...

Over the last year, I’ve been following athletes as they dreamed their biggest dreams, from the Trials in Eugene, the marathon trials in Orlando, OTQ chasers...

Given how successful version 1 of the Superblast was, it would be understandable if ASICS just gave us a minor update for version 2. But ASICS went a bit fur...

Right now every other YouTuber is putting out a video with the 'Best Gifts for Runners in 2022' but I have to wonder, is it possible that we have TOO MUCH ST...

I’m doing a run club double as I’ve got two Move Your Mind in the same week. So it’s time to wrap up a run in Minneapolis and hop on a plane. This is a runne...

This is the all new New Balance Balos. It’s big like a max cushion shoe, but it’s light like a daily trainer. So what’s this shoe for and how does it fit wit...

Last year’s Puma Deviate Nitro 2 was my shoe of the year. And for 2024, Puma didn’t mess with a good thing. This is the Puma Deviate Nitro 3, and it’s time t...

This is the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4, and it’s a top contender for shoe of the year. 0:00 intro 0:54 specs 3:08 what's it like 7:38 pairing options 8:36 b...

I’ve been reviewing running shoes for several years, and in that time, I’ve managed to collect quite a few pair. But what if I had to start over? What runnin...

One of the best traveled running clubs in America is Mill City Running. From Grandma’s, CIM, Boston, and the trials, I've seen Mill City everywhere. But, Mil...

I’ve been running with the Rebelv4 for 3 months now, and while it started out very good, it’s only gotten better with age. 0:00 intro 0:48 Disclosures 1:19...

A question I frequently get is, How do I stay motivated? When it’s cold out or when it’s dark. Don’t I ever just want to stay inside and skip my run? And the...

This is the ASICS Magic Speed 4. And this year, it’s adding FF Turbo racing foam to a full length carbon fiber plate and an FF Blast + carrier. But is that e...

Kofuzi has tried on and reviewed countless pairs of running shoes but if it came down to JUST ONE PAIR, which would he choose? Watch as he breaks down his tw...

This is the Nike Invincible Run 3. And it’s a very confusing shoe. For some people, it is an easy day max cushion shoe. For others, it is a long run workout ...

This is the Adizero SL2. And while it gains more lightstrike pro midsole foam than last year, it also gains a bit more in price. So are the upgrades worth th...

This is the all new Hoka Skyward X, and with it, Hoka it taking some risks. The shoe comes with a 48mm stack height and an 11.1oz weight. But inside, it’s go...

This is the Ultraboost 5X. It’s got an updated boost compound, more form in the forefoot, and yet it’s a lot lighter - all while still providing that incredi...

In the last month, I’ve been taking the Superblast for long runs, tempo runs, and even a marathon. This shoe has been one of my favorite speedy long run shoe...

As I hop on a plane to head south, summer will go into overdrive for my next stop on the Move Your Mind Tour. Watch me run in the hottest temps I’ve ever run...

It was on the feet of the Western States champion in 2022. It landed on the podium in Chamonix in 2023. And in 2024, it’s finally here. This is the Terrex Ag...

It didn’t take long for me to hit 100 miles in my favorite daily trainer from 2023. And over the course of those miles, my opinion has changed a bit. Let’s t...

Last years SC Pacer was a stripped down race flat that I thought would be great for 1 mile or maybe 5k road racing. But when Emily Sisson takes your road fla...

This is the Cloudboom Strike. It is not the shoe Helen Obiri used to win the Boston Marathon 2023. It’s not the shoe she used to win the Boston Marathon 2024...

In an effort to stand out, Mizuno has never really been afraid to take risks. And for 2024, Mizuno is giving us the Neo Vista. It’s a very tall shoe with a k...

Has Kofuzi run his fastest race? This interview explores how @kofuzi has gotten faster over the years, from the first marathon to his PR at the Tokyo maratho...

I’ve got one more stop for the US portion of the Move Your Mind tour. And this time, it’s in a location near where my camera-shy sister lives. So it’s time t...

In this special one-off episode, Kofuzi and Robbe pull some shoes off the shelves and debate each other's feelings on the shoes. This was a fun one, hope we ...

This is the Endorphin Pro 4, and it’s got a carbon fiber plate and two high-end race foams. But I think this just might be a case of less is more. It’s still...

When I first tried it, the Brooks Ghost Max instantly became my favorite Brooks shoe. And now that I’ve had the chance to run in this shoe for a few months, ...

Marathon times may be subjective but there's no arguing that Kofuzi is a much stronger and faster runner than he used to be. Watch as he breaks down his own ...

This is the Cloudmonster Hyper. It’s taller than the also new Cloudmonster 2, it removes the speedboard entirely, and introduces Pebax as part of the midsole...

I was invited to give a talk on AAPI Heritage Month in New York. It was supposed to be a quick overnight trip, but I extended it a bit on the front end so I ...

I generally don’t talk about weight loss and running. Here’s what I like to talk about instead. 0:00 intro 0:56 my weight loss 2:13 why I don’t talk about ...

This is the latest racing shoe from Under Armour. It’s got biopebax, a carbon plate, and no outsole. So it has the technology, but did Under Armour build a s...

Chasing down my 5th star and having trained for a PB, I went to London with anxious anticipation. The course was fast, the crowds were intense, the weather w...

This is the Takumi Sen 10, and this year, there are actually some changes worth discussing. But don’t worry, it’s still very much a Takumi. 0:00 intro 0:43...

This summer, I’m joining for a handful of stops along the ASICS Move Your Mind Tour. And next up is a visit to my friends at A Runner’s Mind. So it’s time to...

Back in October 1080v13 instantly became one of my favorite cushioned daily trainers. And now, 4 months laters, it’s still one of my favorite shoes for loggi...