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non elite runner who reviews shoes
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Yesterday • 11:12
This is the ASICS Nimbus 28. And while there are a lot of things that look pretty much the same as the last version, there’s also a lot of changes that make a a big difference. But is that difference good or not so good? Let’s lace up the Nimbus 28, and take it for a run 0:00 intro 0:43 disclosures 1:02 specs 4:40 what's it like 6:25 buying guide 7:29 vs Brooks Glycerin 22 8:38 vs Diadora Cellula 2 disclosures: this is a pair of shoes that was sent to me for purpose of review. No one paid for me to make this video or to include their brand in this video. No one had a chance to preview any of my footage or my thoughts before this video goes up on YouTube Thanks for watching! Leave a comment to let me know you stopped by! Catch the livestream https://www.youtube.com/c/kofuzirunclub/ subscriber count at time of upload: 231,725 end card music: Jim Yosef - Checkered https://soundcloud.com/ninety9live/jim-yosef-checkered
January 12, 2026 • 8:47
How I Get the Hardest to Get Race Bibs - London, Berlin, Sydney, Valencia
I've gotten a bib pretty much every way imaginable, from getting into the lottery, signing up the moment bibs go on sale, charity bibs, and influencer bibs. But the least stressful and most reliable way that I've been able to get bibs at the biggest races is through a tour operator. In this video, I'll go over what a tour operator is, what they can provide, and my experience with a specific tour operator. 0:00 intro 0:25 types of bibs 1:33 disclosures 2:03 what does Sports Tours Include 2:27 bibs 3:00 hotels 3:56 excursions 4:33 shakeout runs 5:43 course briefings 6:46 escort to expo 7:11 transportation to from race 7:48 post race celebration disclosures: this video was sponsored by Sports Tours and features footage from international races where my participation was also sponsored by Sports Tours. They are paying me to make this video and have reviewed this video prior to publication links to Sports Tours are for your convenience. There is no financial benefit or harm to me whether you use them or not. Sports Tours is the largest international tour operator for London Marathon and they still have a few spots available for 2026 https://sportstoursinternational.com/event/tcs-london-marathon/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic+social&utm_campaign=mike+ko+youtube If you want to learn more about all the races Sports Tours offers: https://sportstoursinternational.com/running/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic+social&utm_campaign=mike+ko+youtube If you want to see my experiences at Sports Tours events: Kofuzi Sports Tours London https://youtu.be/ClfMSlVzi64? Kofuzi Sports Tours Berlin https://youtu.be/Tm31McQ90d8? Kofuzi Sports Tours Sydney https://youtu.be/aBs58pnUq-0? Kofuzi Sports Tours Valencia https://youtu.be/gNuWquascVw? subscriber count at time of upload: 231,713
January 9, 2026 • 10:13
In 2023, the Deviate 2 was my shoe of the year In 2024, the Deviate 3 was my shoe of the year In 2025, the Deviate did not update But now, it’s 2026. This is the Puma Deviate 4, and it’s time to see if it was worth the wait 0:00 intro 0:41 disclosures 1:00 specs 3:54 what's it like 6:01 buying guide 7:03 vs Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 8:08 vs Adidas Takumi Sen 11 (btw, Puma dropped the Nitro from the name of this shoe. It's no longer a Puma Deviate Nitro. It's just Puma Deviate) disclosures: this is a pair of shoes that was sent to me for purpose of review, so I did not have to pay for them. No one is paying me to make this video or to include their brand in this video. No one previewed it before it published. Thanks for watching! Leave a comment to let me know you stopped by! Catch the livestream https://www.youtube.com/c/kofuzirunclub/ subscriber count at time of upload: 231,519 end card music: Jim Yosef - Checkered https://soundcloud.com/ninety9live/jim-yosef-checkered
January 7, 2026 • 12:15
The Glycerin Max was one of my favorite max cushion shoes of 2024 and also one my favorite shoes that Brooks ever made. So how does a company like Brooks follow up on such success? This is the Glyverin Max 2, and it’s time to take it for a run 0:00 intro 0:36 Disclosures 0:53 Specs 4:01 What’s It Like 7:29 Buying Guide 8:38 vs Puma MagMax 1 10:06 vs Mizuno Neo Vista 2 disclosures: this is a pair of shoes that was sent to me for the purpose of review, so I did not have to pay for them. However, no one is paying me to make this video or to include their brand in this video. No one had a chance to preview any of my footage or my thoughts before this video went up on YouTube. Catch the livestream https://www.youtube.com/c/kofuzirunclub/ subscriber count at time of upload: 231,447 end card music: Jim Yosef - Checkered https://soundcloud.com/ninety9live/jim-yosef-checkered
January 5, 2026 • 10:51
In a rather short amount of time, the Triumph has experienced an identity crisis: going from being one of my most favorite max cushion shoes to one of my least. But this is the Triumph 23, and it’s once again a completely different shoe than what I was expecting. And that’s a good thing. Let’s lace up the Triump 23 and take it for a run. 0:00 intro 0:47 disclosures 1:03 Specs 4:11 What's It Like 7:03 Buying Guide 8:08 vs New Balance 1080v14 9:18 vs Salomon Aero Glide 3 Disclosures: this is a pair of shoes I purchased myself. No one if paying me to make this video or to include their brand in this video. No one had a hcnace to preview any of my footage or my thoguhts before this video went up on YouTube. subscriber count at time of upload: 231,351 end card music: Jim Yosef - Checkered https://soundcloud.com/ninety9live/jim-yosef-checkered
December 31, 2025 • 33:14
Best Running Shoes of 2025 - Daily Trainer, Tempo, Max Cushion, Long Run, Race Day
It’s a great time to be a runner becuase 2025 has seen some of the best running shoes in a single year than I think we’ve ever seen. These are the shoes that I consider the best of 2025. 0:00 intro 0:29 Disclosures 0:56 Daily Trainer 4:10 Max Cushion 9:10 Tempo 12:21 Long Run 16:16 Race Day 20:07 Most Improved 22:03 Most Disappointing 27:11 Most Underrated 31:33 Shoe of the Year Disclosures: most of these shoes were provided to me for purpose of review so I did not have to pay for them. Some of these shoes, I purchased myself. Regardless of how a shoe gets to me, no one is paying me to make this video or to include their brand in this video. No one had a chance to preview any of my footage or my thoughts before this video went up on YouTube. subscriber count at time of upload: 230,886
December 29, 2025 • 13:31
ASICS Megablast After 100 Miles
I loved the Megablast from run number 1, and it didn’t take me very long to log a bunch of miles in this shoe. This is the ASICS Megablast after 100 miles 0:00 intro 0:32 disclosures 0:51 How I've Been Using the Shoe 2:44 How They've Been Holding Up 8:43 Updated Buying Guide 10:18 vs Vomero Plus 11:18 vs ASICS Superblast 2 Disclosures: this is a pair of shoes that was sent to me for the purpose of review, so I did not have to pay for them. However, no one is paying me to make this video or to include their brand in this video. No one had a chance to preview any of my footage or my thoughts before this video went up on YouTube. Thanks for watching! Leave a comment to let me know you stopped by! Catch the livestream https://www.youtube.com/c/kofuzirunclub/ subscriber count at time of upload: 230,636 end card music: Jim Yosef - Checkered https://soundcloud.com/ninety9live/jim-yosef-checkered
December 26, 2025 • 11:09
I don’t know if I’m just getting old or if Brooks finally changed the shoe that I never thought they’d ever change. This is the Brooks Ghost 17 and I actually really like this one. 0:00 intro 0:35 disclosures 0:55 specs 3:57 what's it like 6:48 buying guide 7:58 vs Puma Forever Run 2 9:25 vs Hoka Skyflow Disclosures: this is a pair off shoes that was sent to me for hte purpose of review so I did not have to pay for them. however, no one is paying me to make this video or to include their brand in this video. No one had a chance to preview any of my footage or my thoughts before this video went up on YouTube. Thanks for watching! Leave a comment to let me know you stopped by! Catch the livestream https://www.youtube.com/c/kofuzirunclub/ subscriber count at time of upload: 230,531 end card music: Jim Yosef - Checkered https://soundcloud.com/ninety9live/jim-yosef-checkered
December 23, 2025 • 11:34
New Balance Rebel v5 After 100 Miles
It’s not often where I get more excited about a shoe over time, but that’s exactly what happened with this shoe. Let’s talk about the New Balance Rebel v5 After 100 Miles 0:00 intro 0:34 Disclosures 0:50 How I’ve Been Using Them 2:15 How They’ve Been Holding Up 6:31 Updated Buying Guide 7:40 vs Adidas Evo SL 9:12 vs Puma Velocity Nitro 4 disclosures: this is a pair of shoes that was sent to me for purpose of review, so I did not have to pay for them. However no one is paying me to make this video or to include their brand in this video. No one had a chance to preview any of my footage or my thoughts before this video went up on YouTube. Catch the livestream https://www.youtube.com/c/kofuzirunclub/ subscriber count at time of upload: 230,465 end card music: Jim Yosef - Checkered https://soundcloud.com/ninety9live/jim-yosef-checkered
December 19, 2025 • 44:22
Chasing Ghosts - Valencia Marathon Race Week
I ran a 2:56 marathon in Tokyo 2023, and almost three years later, that’s still my marathon PB. And now that I’m 46, I fear that my fastest marathons are now behind me. But I’m willing to give it one more go on one of the fastest courses in the world. This is the final episode of Chasing Ghosts - Valencia Marathon Training - Race Week 0:00 intro 1:17 Monday 4:20 Tuesday 10:07 Wednesday 11:24 Thursday 14:33 Friday 18:49 Shakeout Run 21:23 Expo 27:12 Paella Party 28:40 Bandit Popup 30:10 Carb Loading 32:53 Pre Race 34:56 Race 40:49 Post Race Thoughts disclosures: Sports Tours provided the bib, hotel, and some meals for this trip. No other brand paid for me to make this video or to be included in this video. No one previewed this video before it published. Videos Referenced: 48 Hours with adidas at The Running Event 2025 https://youtu.be/nReWXZBqAKE?si=mbm9-pNhern-qDLh Valencia Marathon 2025 https://youtu.be/l6d6WB7V5yc?si=eVtLJVn4S2dLPFCS subscriber count at time of upload: 230,334
