NorthernRunner.com Blog

A lot of the running niggles and injuries that we hear about in the shop are down to the fit of the customers’ running shoes. Running shoes in general, from major high street brands in particular started to take on a common shape and form and many people bought what they considered ‘normal’. A Quick History Lesson The more pointed shape of shoes didn’t come about because it was the ‘ideal shape for our feet’. In fact, in one point in history a more pointed toe shoe would fit into... Read More

New Balance 1080v10 Review — The New Balance 1080 v10 is the latest version of New Balance’s most cushioned running shoe. The shoe is designed for the neutral runner to use for their everyday and longer training runs. Over the previous nine versions, the 1080 has built up a large and passionate following due to its comfort and fit, coupled with a careful balanced cushioning that is neither too hard nor too soft for most runners. The fit of the 1080v10 is further enhanced by a knitted upper that has... Read More

Scott Supertrac 2.0 Trail Running Shoe Review — The Scott Supertrac is our bestselling trail shoe in store. The reason for this is its versatility. As most trail shoes are designed either in the US or with the US market in mind, they often don’t have the combination of traction in wet muddy conditions and cushion/underfoot protection for hard packed trails that we need in the UK. This makes it difficult to find a trail shoe that is versatile enough to work in all the conditions you might encounter during... Read More

X-Talon G 235 vs X-Talon G 210 Inov-8 has recently launched two new up dates to it’s X-Talon range. These are the Inov-8 X-Talon G235 and the Inov-8 X-Talon G210. The X-Talon range of shoes comes with 8mm long studs designed to grip wet and muddy terrain. These two new shoes have the same tried and tested sticky rubber but, this rubber has been mixed with Graphene. The Graphene makes the soft sticky rubber more durable without any loss of adhesion. It also makes the outsole more flexible and less... Read More