Discussing my “Running Brands Tier list 2026” video comments as well as my initial impressions on the Puma Deviate Nitro Pure along with wondering why the Hoka Clifton Pro exists and a wide range of viewer Q&A.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
3:20 Running brands tier list follow-up
34:34 Puma Deviate Nitro Pure initial impressions
41:52 Hoka Clifton Pro
45:21 Are running shoe rotations dead?
1:00:07 Nike’s answer to the Evo SL?
1:04:25 Puma Deviate Pure vs Velocity Nitro 4
1:06:19 Brooks 2027
1:09:00 Nike’s historical success
1:11:46 Puma Fast-FWD Nitro Elite 2
1:14:15 Adidas EnergyRim feel
1:18:02 Mizuno Neo Vista 2 vs 3
1:20:09 Puma Deviate Pure product strategy
1:22:55 Runners as sneakerheads
1:24:19 Super trainer redux
1:26:05 Adidas Adios Pro 5 release date
1:27:22 Nike Alphafly 4 release date
1:29:00 Rapid fire Q&A and chat
1:32:33 Retro running and the Adidas Boston 9
1:35:20 Outro
Videos mentioned
Running Brands Tier List 2026 https://youtu.be/L-8v9lTz_7o
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Recorded June 12, 2026.
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