With 2026 right around the corner, we've got a series of conversations with running brand to take a deep dive on the shoes they've got coming up next year. Andrea is joined by Mizuno's Shunsuke Aoi, Global Product Line Manager to take a look at their brand new Hyperwarp line of racing shoes (Pure, Pro, and Elite). They also discuss what we can expect to see in the updates to the fan-favorite Neo Zen and Neo Vista models. Read our Hyperwarp Pure review here, and keep an eye out for reviews of the Elite & Pro models: https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/2025/12/mizuno-hyperwarp-pure-review-2026.html

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:06 - An overview of Mizuno's new racing line
• 6:42 - The development of the Hyperwarp line
• 8:32 - Hyperwarp Pure
• 11:26 - Hyperwarp Elite
• 16:20 - Plate design
• 23:20 - Hyperwarp Pro
• 29:06 - The future of the Rebellion line
• 30:42 - What's next for the Neo line
• 38:28 - The future of the Wave Rider
• 41:16 - What 2026 holds for Mizuno
• 45:36 - Wrap-up

As we approach the end of 2025, we take some time to recap the year in running. David, Matt, and Nathan team up to talk about their favorite shoe brands, most innovative shoes, most disappointing shoes, what's on the horizon for 2026, and more. What do you think? What were your highlights and lowlights for 2025? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:51 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 21:48 - Top shoe brand of 2025
• 28:30 - Brand to look out for in 2026
• 32:34 - Best shoe updates of the year
• 37:38 - Most innovative shoe
• 44:52 - Biggest disappointment of the year
• 54:34 - Favorite racing moment of the year
• 1:01:47 - Wrap-up

It's time for a mailbag round where we dig through our emails and DMs to answer your questions! Matt & David team up to tackle questions about heel drop, stable-neutral speed shoes, treadmill shoes, how they'd build a rotation, and more. Want your question answered on the next mailbag? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:32 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 8:40 - Is the stated heel drop the same no matter the size of the shoe?
• 12:00 - Shoe suggestions with a heel rocker, but mild forefoot rocker
• 17:30 - Shoe & exercise options for toe flexor pain
• 22:48 - Toe numbness in Vomero Plus
• 26:30 - Book recommendations
• 30:08 - Wide options similar to the original Saucony Tempus
• 36:16 - Choosing shoes for treadmill running
• 39:46 - How would you build a 3, 2 or 1 shoe rotation?
• 48:26 - Wrap-up