:QOD: I am Italian 🇮🇹. Diadora is a well know brand in Italy, for both lifestyle and sport shoes. Interesting is the fact that the CEO is Gelindo Bordin, a former elite marathoner: one of the only 2 italians that ever won a marathon gold olympic medal, and also won Boston! Excited to see them grow and expand also abroad. They also did make a carbon plated shoe, the Equipe Corsa, excited to see how they compare with the rest 🇮🇹
Hi seth I 'm italian runner, I lived in Tuscany . Finally some italian company moved to create a decent running shoes . Italian shoes is famous for fashion or tennis shoes ( lotto for example) but it's difficult to find a company that creates running shoes in italy especially road shoes despite La sportiva does great trail shoes . But diadora starts to move to create a new things and in the future I hope to see more Diadora's running shoes
Hey Seth, here in Italy Diadora has been a very important sport brand in past years. Now it's trying to come out again but it's hard with such big competitors out there.
Diadora made some great lightweight running shoes in the 90's (the Vigor and Distance). It's nice to see them going back in this direction with the Equipe Atomo.
The Volo by Diadora was a pretty popular shoe when it was released sometime in 2020. Diadora is popular in the Philadelphia area since that's where the only US headquarters are located! The brand is super supportive of small brick and mortar stores which I like!
NIce - Diadora (dee-a-dora) has always made good stuff, mainly tennis and soccer shoes. Looks like a Dia-Hoka model from them. And yeah I've always found the Italian brands (Sportiva, Scarpa, Diadora) on the narrow last style, hard to wear save for a few recent models (Sportiva Jackal, sized up one full size).
QD: A brand called Topo that makes their shoes in Framingham, Massachusetts has made some big improvements this year. I’m excited to see them continue to do so in 2022!
I was a Hoka guy for a few years but switched to NB 1080v10. Was looking for a different type of shoe and my local running shoe store suggested Diadora mythos blueshield hip5. They are a little on the heavy side but one of the most comfortable shoes I ran in.
Gelindo Bordin was a great european Runner. I loved to see him running. Gold medalist in1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. European Champion 1986 and 1990, Worldchampionchips third place 1987 and winner of the Boston Marathon 1990. PB 2:08:19h
QD: Puma. They made a very nice (re)entry into the road running scene with their nitro line-up. Signed some big athletes as well. And their shoe price/value ratio is great, ensuring other companies will want to do the same to stay competitive.
Never worn a Diadora running shoe but have worn their football (soccer) boots alot back when I played. Quite a well known brand in Europe and famous for providing the kit for the Italian national teams years ago.
You should pronunce it dee-a-dora. It’s a quite popular company here in Italy, especially when it comes to sports apparel, never worn their shoes though. 🇮🇹
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QOD: I’m most excited about a brand new running shoe company called Vimazi launching in the Spring of 2022. Vimazi’s shoes are uniquely tuned based on pace. It’s founder is a friend of mine and long-time running shoe industry veteran. Innovation!
In Australia Diadora has been around for several decades. I had a pair or two in the mid 80s, and I believe I ran my half marathon PB in a pair. They sponsored (now Sir) Sebastian Coe in the mid 80s, so they had some capable shoes. But then they kind of disappeared for some time outside of tennis/ football. They're back here in a small way, but more department store joggers.
Because I picked up a bunch on sale last year, I've been running in the Skechers Razor 3 for over a year now and still going, but I snagged the Novablast 1 for $68.85 today on Amazon! I finally get to evaluate your grading scale with a totally different type of shoe!
I use to wear Diadora sneakers during high school times back in 90s... since then the brand seems faded away from market. Looks good that they're making a come back. I'm your subscriber from Malaysia by the way. Cheers!
I really like Diadora. I like the Diadora Volos a lot. I’ve gotten to try them through my running club twice and I’m buying a pair later today because both times I ran in them I PRed at our meetup. They tend to run narrow but long. So if you have narrow feet, you might need to 1/2 size down. But if you have wide feet (like me) same size or even 1/2 size up.
Hey Seth - I have a Mammut puffy and love it. It’s one of their higher down fills and is incredibly warm. Very high quality outerwear. Popular brand among climbers and mountaineers. Enjoy!
In a running store near me the guy always recommends me diadoras. He said he runs ultra marathons with them. The model I tried felt good through the midsole but the upper was wayyyyy too much. I’m excited to try these out though!
I may be tempted to give them a try. All four of my kids wore them for soccer and they found them more comfortable than most of the other brands - i always let it be their choice. Makes me curious to see how their running shoes are.
Diadora--I owned a pair of Diadora cycling shoes for many years--high quality--eventually wore them out. They were also a bit narrow in the forefoot. I've never before seen their running shoes. I'm curious how yours will fare in getting to 50 miles. I believe it's pronounced "Dee-a-dora."
I have been buying Diadora shoes for years on eBay as gifts. Everyone loves them. I think the days of buying Diadora's cheap is about to end. I knew they would be discovered in USA. It was just a matter of time.
QD: For me it has to be Salomon. The Ultra Glide was fantastic and I am interested to see if they release the Hybrid version Francois wore for Hardrock & UTMB.
Here in Norway, Diadora sells mostly soccer/football shoes, clothes and gear. But havent seen running shoes from them here. I'd say its like the Adidas of Italy, but a smaller company than Adidas or Nike I would presume. Thats the way I think of them.
Hi Seth i used Diadora running shoes back in the 1980s . They always felt a bit rigid to start with Found needed around 20-30 miles to run them in Very comfortable after that .Never really took off in uk and if memory serves me correct they were endorsed by one Sebastian Coe here in UK ?
I'm keeping a close eye on Saucony as they roll out their endorphin line version 3 and possibly a new CFP shoe, as well as Asics with the Novablast 3 & Metaspeed sky 2. BUT! Killian just left Solomon to start his own company?! Very excited for what he's got planned. It is great to see a shoe made in the country it was developed but unfortunately that's going to effect the price point BIG TIME. These shoes are probably retailing at $180+. Worth it? We'll find out. And for Mammut? Love this company! They are big in the alpine scene. I used their gear often when I was heavy in to rock climbing. Would love to see them break in to the running scene too. Their gear is bulletproof.
I used to have tennis shoes from Diadora. Something inspired by the great Bjorn Borg. Would love to see the Italian sports firms venture more into running. Lotto could be next maybe ? :)
I think Diadora sponsors the New Jersey Marathon. I once talked to a Diadora rep on a flight to watch the OTs and he was very interesting. If their shoe tech can catch up, they could do well.
QOD: In the trail running space, I believe that VJ is an up-and-coming company that deserves more visibility. I prefer their new VJ Spark to my Salomon Sense 7 SG. Not as narrow, more flexible, better grip and more stable, albeit with a little more weight. I read great things about the VJ Ultra and they are coming out soon with a winter spike model… great for Canadian winters! Otherwise I can’t wait for Salomon to release their SG version of the Pulsar. I saw a picture of it at a small store. Will be all black!
Hi Seth, I know this seems an odd question, do you buy / order your shoes in the standard US sizing system as the baseline ? I watch a lot of your reviews along with other US reviewers, and sometimes find UK sizing fluctuates half a size or so against US sizing
Correct me if I’m wrong but I can remember Seb Coe ran in Diadora shoes for some of his career back in the 80’s. If they were good enough for him they must have been decent back then (he could probably have got sponsored by whoever he chose!)
I used to wear Diadora (in Scotland we pronounce it Dee-a-dora) football boots and had a couple of pairs of running shoes in the 90s which were very brightly coloured and fell apart quickly.
Seth, it’s pronounced Dee a Dora, I used to wear the football (soccer) boots as a kid. You should come over to the Uk in 2023, come to the Lake District and make the Scarfell Pike Marathon one of you key races. It’s a trail out and back Marathon from the town of Keswick along the lake up to the top of Scarfell Pike the highest mountain in England and back. It’s kind of like Pikes Peak but not so high. You’d love it
Hey Seth! Sometimes when I don’t know how to pronounce a brand name, I’ll pull up a quick video from the brand’s official UA-cam channel and listen to the first 5 seconds of a video and they usually will say the brand name (and correctly of course!)
Hi Seth, try and review the Kiprun KD 500 by decathlon as well! I run with those shoes and would love to know what your opinion and score is for those shoes as well. Opinions by fellow runners also welcome, type away! 😄
You absolutely MUST visit the Lake District, in Cumbria, North West England. No “14ers” I’m afraid, but quintessential British hill running. Tie in with the Great North Run in Newcastle, the best HM in Europe!?!
Hey Seth, in my country Indonesia, Diadora is cheapest running shoe than Nike, Hoka, Brooks or even Skechers, and most affordable for some family here, honestly I never use them cause I am not really believe them for running quality. Yeah, i'am not believe because their price is very less than the others hahaha, maybe I must try for one
Diadora (pronounced Dee-ah -dora) - I had a pair of their soccer boots (cleats) back when I was a kid playing soccer. I won't give the date as that will age me but let's just say, it was a long time ago. Love the look of those shoes in the Azurri colours. Can't say I will be running in them though if they are a narrow fit in the toe box for you. My duck feet require a bit more room.
Looks like a Hoka to me - made by Hoka or made in Hoka factory? I forget the brand name, but Salomon or Salomon factory also makes shoes for someone else, but you can tell it's a Salomon.
It's a super looking shoe and it's great to see it manufactured in Italy but at €175 it will struggle against better known brands already out there, just my opinion
I hope your day is amazing DGR, thanks for stopping by the vlog.
Right back at ya! 😜 we love you Seth!
:QOD: I am Italian 🇮🇹.
Diadora is a well know brand in Italy, for both lifestyle and sport shoes. Interesting is the fact that the CEO is Gelindo Bordin, a former elite marathoner: one of the only 2 italians that ever won a marathon gold olympic medal, and also won Boston!
Excited to see them grow and expand also abroad.
They also did make a carbon plated shoe, the Equipe Corsa, excited to see how they compare with the rest 🇮🇹
Very well known brand here in the UK as well
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Well known in Brasil too, but got smaller representation last decade.
Hope they get back to grow here too.
Hi seth I 'm italian runner, I lived in Tuscany . Finally some italian company moved to create a decent running shoes . Italian shoes is famous for fashion or tennis shoes ( lotto for example) but it's difficult to find a company that creates running shoes in italy especially road shoes despite La sportiva does great trail shoes . But diadora starts to move to create a new things and in the future I hope to see more Diadora's running shoes
Thank you Giulio for this insight.
Hey Seth, here in Italy Diadora has been a very important sport brand in past years. Now it's trying to come out again but it's hard with such big competitors out there.
did they still make football cleat?
Thank you Pietro for the insight! 🇮🇹
Agreed. It's a well known brand in Europe. I'm French and can confirm Diadora was also retailed for decades in the country.
And the price tag wont help
@@seegee1613 as all the other brands. Price tags are crazy now. Who would pay 200€ for a pair of runners back in a days ?
Did my second marathon back in 2009 in a pair of Diadora running shoes. PB with a time of 2:59:56!
Diadora made some great lightweight running shoes in the 90's (the Vigor and Distance). It's nice to see them going back in this direction with the Equipe Atomo.
The Volo by Diadora was a pretty popular shoe when it was released sometime in 2020. Diadora is popular in the Philadelphia area since that's where the only US headquarters are located! The brand is super supportive of small brick and mortar stores which I like!
NIce - Diadora (dee-a-dora) has always made good stuff, mainly tennis and soccer shoes. Looks like a Dia-Hoka model from them. And yeah I've always found the Italian brands (Sportiva, Scarpa, Diadora) on the narrow last style, hard to wear save for a few recent models (Sportiva Jackal, sized up one full size).
QD: A brand called Topo that makes their shoes in Framingham, Massachusetts has made some big improvements this year. I’m excited to see them continue to do so in 2022!
I love my Magniflys and looking forwards to trying their trail shoes and the Phantom 2
I was a Hoka guy for a few years but switched to NB 1080v10. Was looking for a different type of shoe and my local running shoe store suggested Diadora mythos blueshield hip5. They are a little on the heavy side but one of the most comfortable shoes I ran in.
Gelindo Bordin was a great european Runner. I loved to see him running. Gold medalist in1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. European Champion 1986 and 1990, Worldchampionchips third place 1987 and winner of the Boston Marathon 1990. PB 2:08:19h
QD: Puma. They made a very nice (re)entry into the road running scene with their nitro line-up. Signed some big athletes as well. And their shoe price/value ratio is great, ensuring other companies will want to do the same to stay competitive.
Never worn a Diadora running shoe but have worn their football (soccer) boots alot back when I played. Quite a well known brand in Europe and famous for providing the kit for the Italian national teams years ago.
OMG I remember running where you are running when I went to Colorado this past summer, love that area
I got a fresh pair of Diadora sneakers this past summer. More of a retro sneaker, so not a runner, but was super impressed by the quality.
I think if you're a fan of soccer and over the age of 25 you're likely to know of Diadora... Great to see more brands about!
Seb Coe was a sponsored athlete, back in his best years. Then, it was a well known and respected brand... Nothing more to say ;-)
You should pronunce it dee-a-dora. It’s a quite popular company here in Italy, especially when it comes to sports apparel, never worn their shoes though. 🇮🇹
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I think the shoe I am anticipating the most is the ASICS Novoblast 3.
Agreed. And the Meta speed Sky 2!. Asics was on 🔥 in 2021
@@Sabundy I may get the Metaspeed Sky yet!
When I was doing road race cycling, Diadora was the brand of my race shoes. I also had a pair Diadora motorcycle boots and they were epic.
QOD: I’m most excited about a brand new running shoe company called Vimazi launching in the Spring of 2022. Vimazi’s shoes are uniquely tuned based on pace. It’s founder is a friend of mine and long-time running shoe industry veteran. Innovation!
Really interesting and smart design approach. Wish them the best to come!
FUN! If they need a review : )
In Australia Diadora has been around for several decades. I had a pair or two in the mid 80s, and I believe I ran my half marathon PB in a pair. They sponsored (now Sir) Sebastian Coe in the mid 80s, so they had some capable shoes. But then they kind of disappeared for some time outside of tennis/ football. They're back here in a small way, but more department store joggers.
Believe in the Run has reviewed numerous Diadora running models in 2021.
I have always heard Dee-adora, here in the USA.
Because I picked up a bunch on sale last year, I've been running in the Skechers Razor 3 for over a year now and still going, but I snagged the Novablast 1 for $68.85 today on Amazon! I finally get to evaluate your grading scale with a totally different type of shoe!
I use to wear Diadora sneakers during high school times back in 90s... since then the brand seems faded away from market. Looks good that they're making a come back. I'm your subscriber from Malaysia by the way. Cheers!
Seth, I've known Diadora since my teens, not because of running shoes but rather casual & athletic gear for football (soccer). Really awesome brand
That is Super Awesome. I used to used that brand back in my mountain biking days.
I really like Diadora. I like the Diadora Volos a lot. I’ve gotten to try them through my running club twice and I’m buying a pair later today because both times I ran in them I PRed at our meetup. They tend to run narrow but long. So if you have narrow feet, you might need to 1/2 size down. But if you have wide feet (like me) same size or even 1/2 size up.
I ran on these Diadora Atomo and I love them, lightweight, and cushion!!
Hey Seth - I have a Mammut puffy and love it. It’s one of their higher down fills and is incredibly warm. Very high quality outerwear. Popular brand among climbers and mountaineers. Enjoy!
In a running store near me the guy always recommends me diadoras. He said he runs ultra marathons with them. The model I tried felt good through the midsole but the upper was wayyyyy too much. I’m excited to try these out though!
I may be tempted to give them a try. All four of my kids wore them for soccer and they found them more comfortable than most of the other brands - i always let it be their choice. Makes me curious to see how their running shoes are.
My first pair of cycling shoes I bought in 1983 were Diadora. I didn't even know until recently that they made running shoes.
I had a pair Diadora tennis shoes in the 80:s Very comfy. Diadora and Finnish Karhu were my favorite tennis/sneakers shoes.
Diadora--I owned a pair of Diadora cycling shoes for many years--high quality--eventually wore them out. They were also a bit narrow in the forefoot. I've never before seen their running shoes. I'm curious how yours will fare in getting to 50 miles. I believe it's pronounced "Dee-a-dora."
I have been buying Diadora shoes for years on eBay as gifts. Everyone loves them. I think the days of buying Diadora's cheap is about to end. I knew they would be discovered in USA. It was just a matter of time.
I’ve never owned any Diadora, but I’ve seen them around at sports stores, like Sport Chek, my whole life. They make bicycles and apparel too.
This vlog was a great balance of the shoe and daily life aspects of your channel. The Dee-a-dora looks sweet!
Seth, INOV8 originated in the UK but they do have a HQ around Southborough, MA and Westborough
QD: For me it has to be Salomon. The Ultra Glide was fantastic and I am interested to see if they release the Hybrid version Francois wore for Hardrock & UTMB.
Here in Norway, Diadora sells mostly soccer/football shoes, clothes and gear. But havent seen running shoes from them here. I'd say its like the Adidas of Italy, but a smaller company than Adidas or Nike I would presume. Thats the way I think of them.
Hi Seth i used Diadora running shoes back in the 1980s . They always felt a bit rigid to start with Found needed around 20-30 miles to run them in Very comfortable after that .Never really took off in uk and if memory serves me correct they were endorsed by one Sebastian Coe here in UK ?
I'm keeping a close eye on Saucony as they roll out their endorphin line version 3 and possibly a new CFP shoe, as well as Asics with the Novablast 3 & Metaspeed sky 2. BUT! Killian just left Solomon to start his own company?! Very excited for what he's got planned.
It is great to see a shoe made in the country it was developed but unfortunately that's going to effect the price point BIG TIME. These shoes are probably retailing at $180+. Worth it? We'll find out.
And for Mammut? Love this company! They are big in the alpine scene. I used their gear often when I was heavy in to rock climbing. Would love to see them break in to the running scene too. Their gear is bulletproof.
I used to have tennis shoes from Diadora. Something inspired by the great Bjorn Borg. Would love to see the Italian sports firms venture more into running. Lotto could be next maybe ? :)
I think Diadora sponsors the New Jersey Marathon. I once talked to a Diadora rep on a flight to watch the OTs and he was very interesting. If their shoe tech can catch up, they could do well.
I remember this brand in the 80s and 90s growing up here in the US.
QOD: In the trail running space, I believe that VJ is an up-and-coming company that deserves more visibility. I prefer their new VJ Spark to my Salomon Sense 7 SG. Not as narrow, more flexible, better grip and more stable, albeit with a little more weight. I read great things about the VJ Ultra and they are coming out soon with a winter spike model… great for Canadian winters! Otherwise I can’t wait for Salomon to release their SG version of the Pulsar. I saw a picture of it at a small store. Will be all black!
Hi Seth, I know this seems an odd question, do you buy / order your shoes in the standard US sizing system as the baseline ? I watch a lot of your reviews along with other US reviewers, and sometimes find UK sizing fluctuates half a size or so against US sizing
Never worn for running, but all the time for football and casual wear (in Europe). Good quality stuff imo
Diadora for people in the UK is definitely football boots (soccer cleats). Usually cheaper that Adidas and Nike but were decent back in the day.
It was classic in France during in the 90s.
Good morning from Singapore! Just nice I watch your vlogs while washing dishes aft dinner!
Do you take a personal locator beacon when up in the hills especially during winter?
Diadora’s?! This feels like a 90’s flashback! I forgot about them! I used to wear them for soccer gear (I think)!
In the US, Diadora has been a very successful soccer brand for years.
Interesting, we use to wear Diadora football shoes when we were young, they were pretty Amazing, great built quality
"Deeadora" - that's Italian, mama mia!
Correct me if I’m wrong but I can remember Seb Coe ran in Diadora shoes for some of his career back in the 80’s. If they were good enough for him they must have been decent back then (he could probably have got sponsored by whoever he chose!)
So 5am Tuesday in Perth, Western Australia
I used to wear Diadora (in Scotland we pronounce it Dee-a-dora) football boots and had a couple of pairs of running shoes in the 90s which were very brightly coloured and fell apart quickly.
Seth, it’s pronounced Dee a Dora, I used to wear the football (soccer) boots as a kid. You should come over to the Uk in 2023, come to the Lake District and make the Scarfell Pike Marathon one of you key races. It’s a trail out and back Marathon from the town of Keswick along the lake up to the top of Scarfell Pike the highest mountain in England and back. It’s kind of like Pikes Peak but not so high. You’d love it
Any links to the products you showed us??
Diadora shoes and sportware were huge 20 years ago in Europe.
DIADORA was a great brand last century ,at least in Europe!
Diadora is also really big in the cycling industry, it's a great brand.
Hey Seth! Sometimes when I don’t know how to pronounce a brand name, I’ll pull up a quick video from the brand’s official UA-cam channel and listen to the first 5 seconds of a video and they usually will say the brand name (and correctly of course!)
(Oh yeah, it’s “Dee-uh-dora” by the way! My wife is Italian)
$195 for the Diadora is a wee bit step for my pocket but a hand made Italian shoe is a must try.
Asics Trabuco Max 2. I think it's going to be great!
Do they have a stability shoe in their line up? I don't really understand from their website!
Everyone have A Most WARM Day in DGR Land.
Hi Seth, try and review the Kiprun KD 500 by decathlon as well! I run with those shoes and would love to know what your opinion and score is for those shoes as well.
Opinions by fellow runners also welcome, type away! 😄
Decathlon dont send out freebies or pay for reviews, so dont hold your breath on that one
See the 2022 new balance lineup? SC trainer, SC Elite, SC pacer, rebel v3. Look awesome.
You absolutely MUST visit the Lake District, in Cumbria, North West England. No “14ers” I’m afraid, but quintessential British hill running. Tie in with the Great North Run in Newcastle, the best HM in Europe!?!
I've worn these before. Back in the 90s
Diadora is a popular brand in malaysia. As well as Lotto. But they are well known for football stuff not running.
Hey Seth, in my country Indonesia, Diadora is cheapest running shoe than Nike, Hoka, Brooks or even Skechers, and most affordable for some family here, honestly I never use them cause I am not really believe them for running quality. Yeah, i'am not believe because their price is very less than the others hahaha, maybe I must try for one
The Diadora you've tested looked like a Hoka Clifton.
Big in soccer, both of my son's have worn their shoes and kit for soccer.
Diadora (pronounced Dee-ah -dora) - I had a pair of their soccer boots (cleats) back when I was a kid playing soccer. I won't give the date as that will age me but let's just say, it was a long time ago.
Love the look of those shoes in the Azurri colours. Can't say I will be running in them though if they are a narrow fit in the toe box for you. My duck feet require a bit more room.
I'm most excited for Mizuno's 2022 line up and in 2nd place would put Adidas for the next interaction of the Boston , Adios, Adios Pro and Ultraboost.
I'm most excited for New Balance in 2022 to see what they will do with the Rebel and RC Elite models.
Reminds me of Hokas especially the outsole
I never wore Diadora shoes, but that name sounded familiar, they are in the Volleyball world, they make knee bads and such
Diadora shoes were worn by Ben Johnson when he won the gold medal in the 100 meters in the 1988 Olympics.
My football team Grimsby Town used to have a Diadora kit, used to make good stuff but dropped in quality the last 15 years
Hi Seth, what’s the brand of your socks that you wearing? Thanks 😊
Incylence
@@roter4baron Thanks!
QD: looking forward to try some Puma shoes in 2022 for the roads and Norda for the trails. Onward and Upward
It also looks like a Rincon. Midsole and outsole pattern.
Should be DEE-AH-DORA, with that rolled R 😂
He was one of the best Championship runner in the 80th
Enjoyed this video! QD: I look forward to the Speedgoat 5, as they could be a good choice for a 50 miler in July.
I used to love their soccer gear
Some of my best soccer boots have been Diadora.
Diadora makes cycling shoes too!
Looks like a Hoka to me - made by Hoka or made in Hoka factory? I forget the brand name, but Salomon or Salomon factory also makes shoes for someone else, but you can tell it's a Salomon.
In the past years they've been big in tennis shoes and gear.
Used to have their bike shoes in the 90s...
It's a super looking shoe and it's great to see it manufactured in Italy but at €175 it will struggle against better known brands already out there, just my opinion