The Mileage Podcast is brought to you by the Supwell app, the best place to find deals on running shoes and the best community for dedicated runners: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

In this episode, we brought on Jack Crago aka Jogoncrago to talk all things Chinese running shoes. First, we chatted about the market at large, then he went deep into a list of his top recommendations across categories (full list below - shoutout Grant!). At the end, I close it out with my top takeaways.

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0:00 Intro

0:49 Background on Jogoncrago

6:03 Getting to Know Jogoncrago

24:36 Chinese Running Shoe Recommendations

1:35:17 Yowana's Takeaways

Jogoncrago's full list of Chinese running shoe recommendations:

Dynafish Xiaonian: top tier nimble daily trainer

Anta Zone 2: top tier nimble daily trainer

Li-Ning Red Hare 8: top tier uptempo daily trainer

Xtep 2000km 5: top tier uptempo daily trainer

Li-Ning Challenger 5: Best speed trainer of all time

BMAI Carbon Fly Plus: top tier speed trainer/interval shoe

Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite: Racing shoe and his gut feel is it would be in his top 5 right now

Li-Ning Feidian 5 Ultra: “magical” top tier racer forked plate

Xtep 160x 3.5 Pro: half marathon and 10k racer

Do Win PB Pro: ultra light and simple racer

Qiaodan Leili 1.0: super cheap top tier max cushion shoe

Eleos 361°: wide based max cushion shoe

Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra: Supertrainer/max cushion Vomero premium if it dropped 120g

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

The Asics Metaspeed Sky Tokyo was one of the top race shoes of 2025. The Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is a recent release that's quickly become a community favorite. In this episode, I take the Sky Tokyo out for a run and let you know my thoughts on how the two compare.

If you're going to buy one of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=deviate+nitro+elite+4&from=supwell

Asics Metaspeed Sky Tokyo https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&prevsearch=deviate+nitro+elite+4&searchtext=sky+tokyo&from=supwell

0:00 Intro

1:19 Pre-Run Preparation
9:30 Overview

13:30 Lacing Up the Sky Tokyo

16:33 Running in the Sky Tokyo

21:37 Post-Run Thoughts

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

The New Balance 1080v15 is a cushioned daily trainer designed for comfort and versaitlity. Prived at $170, it competes with shoes like the Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 ($170) and Nike Vomero Plus ($180). In this episode, I give an overview of the 1080v15, take it out for some miles and let you know my thoughts.

If you're going to buy one of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:

New Balance 1080v15 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/%7BNew_Balance_1080_v15/descpage-NM80156.html?from=supwell

0:00 Intro

1:02 Overview

16:06 Weigh In

21:21 Stack Check

26:23 Fit & Feel

31:40 Running in the 1080v15

59:15 Post-Run Thoughts

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

In episode 3 of THE Mileage Podcast, I'm coming through with a double decker episode packed with gear insights. First, I break down every January running shoe release and give my thoughts on each, then I dive into the best winter runnign gear. I close it out with my favorite running socks.

If you're going to buy one of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:

https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-MNAFOOT.html?from=supwell

0:00 Intro

3:47 Ranking Every January Release

1:08:00 Best Winter Running Gear

1:41:40 My Favorite Running Socks

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

The Adidas Evo SL Woven is a surprisingly different update to the highly popular Evo SL. The Megablast is one of my top shoes of all time, and an excellent all around training shoe. In this video, I compare the two and let you know which one to buy.

If you're going to buy one of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:

Adidas Evo SL Woven https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&prevsearch=evo+sl&searchtext=evo+sl+woven&from=supwell

Asics Megablast https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&prevsearch=evo+sl+woven&searchtext=megablast&from=supwell

0:00 Intro

0:57 Overview

7:29 Winter Drip

10:57 Fit & Feel Comparison

15:07 Running in the EVO SL Woven

24:59 Post-Run Thoughts

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and gears and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

The Norda 005 is the lightest trail racer on the market. Priced at $325 MSRP, it commands a hefty price tag and competes with race shoes like the Hoka Tecton X3 ($275) and Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide ($250). In this episode, I give an overview of the 005, take it out for some miles and let you know my thoughts.

If you're going to buy one of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:

Norda 005 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=norda+005&from=supwell

0:00 Intro

1:22 Ice Storm

6:34 Pre-Run Preparation

13:03 Norda 005 Overview

37:42 Weigh In

40:17 Stack Check

43:49 Fit & Feel

48:48 Running in the Norda 005

1:18:21 Post-Run Thoughts

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

The Mileage Podcast is brought to you by the Supwell app, the best place to find deals on running shoes and the best community for dedicated runners: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

The Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is the latest marathon shoe to hit the market. With a lighter construction and the same general vibe of the previous one, it was a great shoe for the first run. In this episode, I put it through a 23 mile long run to see how it stands up to serious mileage.

If you're going to buy one of the shoes or gear mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=deviate+nitro&from=supwell

0:00 Intro

1:03 Pre-Run Vibes

14:19 Deviate Nitro Elite 4 Overview

22:12 Running in the Deviate Nitro Elite 4

46:57 Post-Run Thoughts

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/

The Mileage Podcast is brought to you by the Supwell app, the best place to find deals on running shoes and the best community for dedicated runners: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)

In episode 2 of the Mileage Podcast, the Supwell team comes on to chop it up about shoes. First, I breakdown how I started the business, then we get into a fun warmup game and do a fantasy draft. I close things out with a talk on training cycles.

0:00 Intro
0:39 Team Overview & Supwell Beginnings

14:56 Trash, Mid, Fire

30:46 Supwell Team Shoe Draft

1:13:55 Training Cycle Talk

Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz

2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell

3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)

4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com

5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/