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Just Jared
United States
Приєднався 28 січ 2024
Just a guy in his 40’s that has a passion for running, running shoes, and running gear. Trying to stay fit and healthy as I grow older and hoping to inspire others to do the same. I buy my shoes and give honest and non-biased feedback and reviews.
Asics Novablast 5 100 Mile Review
Let’s take a look at how the Novablast 5 is performing and holding up after 100 miles.
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Please consider subscribing if you enjoy no nonsense, non-biased, informative reviews from someone that buys their own shoes!!
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#asicsrunningshoes #runningshoes #runningshoereview #marathontraining #novablast #midlifehealth
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Mizuno Neo Zen Full Review
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This was my first run in a Mizuno shoe. It’s high stack, lots of bounce, but is it for a bigger runner? Watch and find out. Please help with my project TRE as I try to get to 1,000 subscribers by next summer! Music: Artist: LiQWYD Song: Another Time #halfmarathon #runningshoes #marathontraining #midlifehealth #running #shoereview #mizunorunning #mizuno #runningshoereview
Hoka Mach 6 and Asics Novablast 5 Comparison
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I apologize for terrible sound, that’s my last video with that mic! DJI mic is on order!! In this no hype, no frills comparison I give you detailed information to help you pick between these top daily trainers. Please help with my 1,000 subscriber goal if you enjoy these non-biased reviews from someone that buys their own shoes! Music: Artist: LiQWYD Song: Another Time #runningshoes #halfmarath...
My Most & Least Favorite Shoes of 2024 in Each Category
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I have been fortunate enough to run over 3100 miles so far in 2024 and I’ve made a short list of my favorites & least favorites. There are no “bad” shoes these days, just shoes that are better for some of us than others. Let me know which shoes have been your favorite! Music: Artist: LiQWYD Song: Another Time #halfmarathon #runningshoes #marathontraining #midlifehealth #asicsrunning #running #h...
Asics Glideride Max or Novablast 5…which is your best option??
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I compare and contrast these 2 great shoes from Asics. Which fits your running the best? Should you buy both? I hope this video helps you pick which best fits your running needs! Music: Song: Another Time Artist: LiQWYD Novablast 5 review: ua-cam.com/video/ArkCg53JrBE/v-deo.html Glideride Max Review: ua-cam.com/video/RQG1SMY6cEs/v-deo.html #halfmarathon #runningshoes #marathontraining #midlifeh...
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4PB…I’ve ran in it!
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I managed to snag a pair of Brooks Hyperion Elite 4PB’s early. I’ll cover the tech and how I feel about them after some mileage ran. Music: Artist: LiQWYD Song: Another Time #halfmarathon #runningshoes #marathontraining #brooksrunningshoes #newshoes #runningequipment #brooksrunning #runningshoereview #marathoners
Asics Novablast 5 Review
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This is my full review of the Asics Novablast 5. I will detail all the changes from V4 and how I think they affected the shoes performance. After 40 miles ran in the NB5 I will tell you whether I think it’s worth the upgrade. Please like, comment, share & subscribe to help me get to 1k subs!!! Enjoy Music: Artist LiQWYD Song: Another Time #halfmarathon #runningshoes #marathontraining #midlifehe...
2025 Running Shoe Picks
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In this video I give an overview of the running shoes during the first 6 months of 2025. I also list which shoes are a yes, no or maybe so for my future reviews. Music: Artist:LiQWYD Song: Another Time #marathontraining #runningshoes #runninggear #shoereview #asicsrunningshoes #nike #nikerunningshoes #adidasrunningshoes #brooksrunningshoes #hokashoes #saucony
Unboxing the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4pb
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Is the Nike Alphafly 3 for the masses?
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I finally got to run in the Nike AF3. It’s exactly what I was afraid of… Music: Artist: LiQWYD Song:Another Time #halfmarathon #hokashoes #hoka #midlifehealth #running #runningshoes #alphafly #nike #marathonshoes #asicsrunning #brooksrunning #marathontraining #glycerin #nikerunning
I cut the Asics Magic Speed 4 in half. Let’s look at the inside!
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I cut the Asics Magic Speed 4 in half so I could further examine the foams, plate & upper. I wasn’t disappointed! #halfmarathon #hoka #hokashoes #midlifehealth #running #runningshoes #asicsrunning #brooksrunning #marathontraining #glycerin #asicsrunningshoes #asicsmagicspeed Music: Artist: LiQWYD Song: Another Time
Topo Athletic Atmos full review.
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This is my full review of the Topo Athletic Atmos. Is it as foot friendly as Topo claims? Let’s see… Music: Artist: LiQWYD Song: Another Time #topoatmos #halfmarathon #hoka #hokashoes #midlifehealth #running #runningshoes #asicsrunning #brooksrunning #marathontraining #glycerin #shoereview #nikerunning #topoathletic
Back & Better. The Nike Zoom Fly 6!
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My full review of the Nike Zoom Fly 6 Music: Artist: LiQWYD Song:Another Time #nikerunningshoes #nikerunning #zoomfly #marathontraining #midlifehealth #runningshoes #asicsrunning #running #brooksrunning #halfmarathon #hoka #hokashoes #runningshoereview
Indianapolis Monumental Recap and Saucony Endorphin Elite Review
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This is my recap of my PR run at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. Plus my thoughts on the Saucony Endorphin Elite and my high volume training block. #indianapolis #indianapolismonumental #marathontraining #midlifehealth #runningshoes #asicsrunning #brooksrunning #hoka #hokashoes #running #halfmarathon #sauconyendorphin Music: Artist: LiQWYD Song: Another Time
Asics Magic Speed 4 vs Hoka Mach X 2…and unboxing a new shoe!
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Let’s compare 2 of 2024’s best supertrainers and take a look at a new one! #marathontraining #midlifehealth #runningshoes #asicsrunning #brooksrunning #hoka #hokashoes #running #halfmarathon #glycerin #nike #marathon Music: Artist LiQWYD Song: Take It
True to size ??? ZF 6 is half size too small
Love running in this shoe.
Good stuff, Jared. Man, I wish ASICS would use a different rubber for the outsole on the Novablast line! I know harder rubber lasts longer, but it’s not as tacky, but the slickness Mande my NB3 a dry weather only shoe. Winters in NC are probably as bad as winters in KY for traction. I do know some people buy the TR version of the Novablast and use it for the road for that reason. I might hold off and see if the NB5 comes out in a TR version. 🤷♂️
I think most people would gladly give up a bit of longevity for better traction. Speaking of winter, I’m ready for that mess to be over!!
It’s SHOETIME!
The big hand is always on the shoe here! 🤣
Great review as always Jared. Question: do you now think it's a better shoe than the 4? I really liked the 4, it was my favorite shoe until I got my first Superblast 2. Second question: is the outsole grip about the same as the 4 or a little better? My sense from everything I've heard is that it's a bit better than the 4 but not quite as good as the SB2.
I have pondered this as well…I wouldn’t say it’s necessarily better than the 4, but definitely different. Of course a little softer, a bit bouncier, more breathable and a tad better traction. So maybe it is better!🤣 I really enjoyed the 4 and if a person had the 4 with plenty of life left I wouldn’t put it on the shelf just to buy the 5, but if it’s time for new shoes the 5 would be my pick over another pair of 4’s. Wow, what a long-winded answer!🥴
@justjared82 No, good answer. Thanks.
@ thanks for watching, hope recovery is going well!
@@justjared82 thanks for asking! Things are still going well. Decided to take a bit of a rest day today, which is why I wasn't on Supwell. But I'm feeling pretty good. Looking forward to starting the actual structured cardiac rehab program next week.
Great review Jared! I might have to pick up a pair. Do you prefer these or the Adidas SL2’s?
I prefer the NB5. I feel like they’re more stable, foam is more responsive and upper is a lot more comfortable.
@ I have the SL2’s and really enjoy them so if the NB5’s are better, sign me up!
I think the NB5s are better, but I’m just a dummy from Kentucky!😛
We will waiting the 300mile review now bro.
Might take a couple months but I’ll get there!
At first i was not a lot exited with the shoe but after some miles i really love them. The shoe really became very fun. I was going to sell it but now is my favorite novablast just ahead of the 3 which i really love.
It definitely has a break in period. I’m glad you’re enjoying them! Thanks for letting me know how they’re treating ya!
I bought yet another pair of 4s when the "Meh" reviews started. Ill probably get the 5 eventually but when 4s are selling for 99...
Sometimes being economical wins for sure. Not a thing wrong with the 4’s, i still run in mine. Thanks for the input, I hope it’s warmer there than it is here!!
I have the Novablast 3.. Outsole dangerous for an old guy like me.. I run near a restaurant and the road is greasy early in the morning from the cleaning the night before.. With the Novablast 3, I need to walk 😂.. The next day I had the Puma Deviate 2 on.. Wanted to see what the hype was about the Puma grip.. I just run through it.. Slow and carful but run.. I do like the outsole on the Nimbus 26 and Glideride Max. The more I run the more I like the Glideride max ❤.
That does sound sketchy for someone of any age!! The GRM is a good one!! Thanks for your input, hope 2025 is being good to you!
Great review 🎉. Glad you like them.
Thanks Jared! Great review
Thank you, I appreciate you watching
I liked the Saucony caulor , lets change😂 Thanks for review.
That shoe is long gone, but I guess the purple wasn’t that bad. Thanks for watching & commenting, it is appreciated!
Neo Vista are almost perfect for me. One thing I had to give up on. Little support and too soft on the ankle. This one looks same unfortunately
I think this is pretty much an unplated version, but to be transparent I haven’t ran in Neo Vista. Thanks for your input, I appreciate ya watching!
Toe box run narrow or normal width ? On the toe box
It was normal width, at least normal as far as Asics fit. I went TTS and had no issues.
Nice review Jared! Just ran on one for the first time today. I like the Assaultrunner much better than a motorized treadmill. Running outside is definitely my favorite though.
Yes sir, nothing compares to the outdoors. I think the endorphins flow more freely out there!!
Gear review, echo is the room. Not sure if it’s the mic
Yes indeed, the mic went out and the sound was terrible, have since bought a dji mic in hopes to produce better videos. 👍🏻
Thanks Jared, love your review style
I appreciate that. I just want to keep it honest, informative, and non-biased. Thank you for watching!!
Great video!
@@itsjustjoe1131 i appreciate it, thanks for watching!
Great review- despite it not working
@@MidLifeRunner thanks pal…i bet you would love it!
@ it’s in for testing . First run today but they usually send me 9.5 instead of 9 and I heard this is one where you actually want to half size down. We shall see
Ouch, might be an issue. Double up on the socks!
I ordered a pair true-to-size but sent them back because the upper was way too sloppy. Decided that even half a size down probably would still be loose.
You made the right move! Even down half a size they were too big in the heel area, but if I went down any further I think the midfoot and forefoot would be excessively tight. It was just a miss for me! I appreciate you watching and commenting, hope you found you a great shoe to replace it!
I really appreciate your honest reviews. Other reviewers didn’t say a bad word about this shoe! I also had the lace biting issue with the endorphin speed 4, and also only on the left. So this shoe is a big no for me. Funny you mentioned the softness causing you leg pain.. I ran yesterday with the zoom fly 6, which I love, but it’s midsole is relative soft. After the run I had strong pain in my hips and knees, which I normally don’t have. I will keep an eye on it. Thanks for the review.
Soft midsole hurt the hips unless you have very strong hip muscles.
Definitely keep an eye on it! Every shoe treats everyone different and no shoe is worth getting injured over. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate your input. I hope you smash your goals in 2025!
@@i.p2088 I never skip a leg day 😃
Thanks for another great review. I’m about the same height and weight as captain Chas so may suit me but I have the Neo Vista which is excellent so no rush or reason to get the Zen 🙌🏽😊
@ i bet you would enjoy it, but I agree if you have the Neo Vista there no need to spend the $$ on this one right away. Thanks for watching and commenting, hope things are going well “across the pond”!
I think some shoes are really built for bigger or smaller runners. I've enjoyed the Neo Vista but I'm 130 lbs. That said, the outsole on the Neo Vista is showing a lot of wear at 240 miles and I'm not that hard on my shoes.
I wondered about the outsole. It just felt awfully soft to have much longevity. I think a person’s weight will definitely be the deciding factor on how they get along with this shoe. I appreciate you commenting, I hope 2025 treats ya well!
Great review Jared! Kinda wish I would have saw this before purchasing on the New Years restock! What shoes would you compare the ride to?
Hey brother. I would compare it to the NB SC Trainer V2 if that shoe was plateless and more bottom heavy 😂. I dont know if that helps, hopefully you can return it at this point. It just felt like a whole lot higher shoe than a 40/34 stack.
Everything you said is exactly my experience with this super-shoe. I either don't have the foot strike, foot/arch shape or the speed to benefit from these - Used for a half marathon and though I did manage to get a PB, I was absolutely shattered by the end; the stiffness/the carbon plate seemed to wear me down over time. These shoes will definitely work well for some and not for others it seems.
Yes indeed…they gotta be great for somebody, just not me!! Thanks for watching and commenting, congrats on the PB.
Great review! I have a right foot a half size larger than my left so I've gotten used to extra room in left shoes
Maybe one day we’ll be awesome enough to be sponsored and the companies will sell us a pair of shoes in different sizes! Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it.
Good, honest perspective, Jared. Thanks for the shoutout! Happy to add the little guy perspective when I can!
Yes sir, keep up the good, and fast, work!
Man those look really squishy! I like soft but that looks too soft for me.
Yes sir, a bit too soft for me, and a bit bottom heavy(forgot to mention that on video)
Thank you for such an honest review that’s why I am a subscriber. Keep up the great work.
You’re quite welcome, I appreciate you watching!
To me, the NB4 and the NB5 are completely different . I use them both for different purposes . The NB5 is my do it all shoe .
@@mississippimotoman the more milesge i get in the NB5 the more I like it, and like you, the more I can tell the difference in the 4. Thanks for your insight and for watching!
For me the nb5 is too bouncy.. the glideride is more confort delicious run. Im a fellow supwellapp jogger. How do you find the glideride max vs the nimbus 25 i felt it pretty similar.
The Glideride Max is hard to beat. I thought the GRM wasn’t as “squishy” as the Nimbus 25, and definitely a more breathable upper. My Nimbus 27 should be here soon so I am looking forward to that comparison. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have a big issue with the arch in my Phantoms so it sounds very similar so gutted !
@@amandaball7116 i wanted them to work so bad cause I love the uppers, the rest of the shoe is a miss!!
@ totally agree re the upper. I’ve also got Cyclone 2 and they are not as bad as the pbax has more give. I just don’t understand that for a brand which is about foot health why build in arch support when we should be training our arches to work properly? Maybe you could reach out to them and ask?
So upper is fab, lock down good, outsole ok, midsole zip foam not great but passable but the arch area is just awful
@@amandaball7116 you nailed it!! I don’t understand the intrusiveness of it. Have you ran in Altras with the 4mm drop?
@ yeah the FWD experience (now flow). The midsole on that wasn’t great and the upper not as comfortable as the TOPO upper. I’m going to muddle through now until the Altra flow 2 is out mid 2025 as I’ve invested in 2 x TOPO so can’t afford to buy another daily trainer and haven’t got the option to send the phantoms back! The best combo would be an Altra x TOPO!
I have both of these shoes and love them both. Like you, if I had to choose one it would have been the Mach 6. I simply prefer the snug fit of this shoe.
That’s an excellent way to put it…just feels like there’s less on your foot. Thanks for watching & commenting!
Thanks for giving your opinion much appreciated. I really like your 0 rating and selling your shoes that just don't make you comfortable. And what's needed for you.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I enjoy making the videos and try to keep it honest and non-biased in hopes of helping someone!
Hey Jared, did you notice a difference in the heel-toe drop between both shoes? I tried on the NB5 and the drop feels closer to 5 or 6mm (which I prefer). I havent been able to try the GR Max yet so wondered if thy felt similar.
I didn’t really notice much difference in the drop but a big difference in the “ride”. The NB5 bounces you along while the GRM is a smooth heel to toe transition and just feels very comfortable. Hope that helps.
Would be fun to see a comparison between novablast 5 and the new Saucony Ride 18
Hey, I appreciate you watching and commenting (even thru the poor audio🥴). If I get the Ride 18 I will definitely compare. It looks like it will be available soon.
Thanks @@justjared82
Nice comparison!
Thanks for watching pal… I really don’ta guy or gal could go wrong with either one of these shoes
I'm looking forward to the Novablast 5. Also, it was hard to hear you without turning the volume way up.
My apologies on the volume. I’ve been a tad under the weather so my voice was a little hoarse. It’s the most wonderful time of the year🥴
@@Scott25368 i do have a DJI mic on order…hopefully that will help!! Thanks for watching
I tried the Mach 6 wide and it was not wide enough for me at the big toe. Novablast 5 (regular width) fit me amazing 👍🏼
Yes sir, i am liking the NB5 more each time I run in it! I hope you had a Happy Christmas
Nice vid. I have a pair of NB4s and really like them. I might pick up some NB5s when they go on sale. Btw, I like the dog picture in the background! I've been wanting to get a Boston Terrier.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m starting to like the NB5 even more, they’re softening up more. We had the Boston for a little over 12 years, she passed in 2020. They’re funny dogs!
Subscribed. Lets get you to Texas 🤝🏾
Very much appreciated, have a Merry Christmas!
Great video Jared! Have a Merry Christmas!
Thank you! I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a blessed 2025!
Great info as always thanks for the review. Assault runner how do you like it? I’ve contemplated getting an assault runner or the new wahoo kickr, or a different treadmill altogether
Hey, thanks for watching & commenting. I do enjoy the Assaultrunner. I have a video on my channel where I review it and compare it to a motorized if you’re interested in checking that out.
Good review, very usefull information with no bs... I wonder what your weight is.
I am around 195 pounds or 88 kg. Thanks for watching!
Completely agree about the Skyward X. I gave it a good, honest 50 miles, but it never opened up for me. I’m still running in the Glycerin Max, but I agree that the Glideride Max is more versatile and a better value in that category.
Hey Chas, but what does the dog (Kahn I believe) like to run in?!? 😛 Thanks for giving your input, and congrats on the HM sweep, hope you have a Merry Christmas!
@ Khan will be with me when my 2024 running shoes video drops this week!
Interesting that the Mach 6 is a good long run shoe! Has a rep as a relatively speedy non-plated shoe, but I suppose it does have forefoot stack in the 30s
Yea…I felt like it held up well even into the higher mileage, the Mach X2 does as well!
I would love to see a mach 6 and novablast 5 comparison. I absolutely loved my mach 6s and got them to 450 miles, but Im really interested in the novablast 5s, and i cant find anything that compares the both of them.
You got it…I should be able to get it posted next week! Thanks for watching & commenting, have a good Christmas
@justjared82 Thanks! Love the content, merry Christmas!
I did not like the sb 2 either until I put the saucony pwwrun+ insoles in them and now the feel good
I don’t think we give insoles enough credit. The insoles in the Glideride Max play a big role in their comfort. Thanks for the comment and the insight, Happy Holidays!
Good luck with the subscription target
Thank you, and thanks for watching and commenting.
Nice video with opinions that is something genuine and not from a mainstream shoetuber with shoes they got for free, you got a new subscriber all the way from 🇸🇪. Also nice that we are about the same in terms of fitness, im aiming to go sub 3 in Copenhagen in May!
Thats awesome, thank you for subscribing! When will you be starting your marathon training block for May?