SAUCONY OMNI 16 – FIRST LOOK

 

AVAILABLE JUNE 2017
Impressive updates in the Saucony Omni 16 provide ultimate support for the pronating runner.

Saucony has been ‘running strong’ since 1898, founded in Pennsylvania just two years after the first Olympic Marathon in Athens, Greece. Dedicated to activity shoes, Saucony exponentially grew after the running frenzy exploded in the US in the early 1970s.

The Saucony Omni running shoe is well established and is a tried and tested stability shoe for over-pronators; those runners who need control over the motion of their foot while running.

The Omni 16 running model was launched out of the Saucony Human Performance and Innovation Lab. This is a one-of-a-kind lab where Saucony perfected the 8mm drop in their shoes, including the redesigned Omni 16.

THE SAUCONY INNOVATION LAB

 

WHAT’S NEW WITH THE SAUCONY OMNI 16

 

The Saucony Omni 16 maintains its unwaivering commitment to stability and support for the overpronator runner. The Omni 16 has a superior engineered mesh upper for a dynamic fit that a supports the foot to perfection. The SAUC-FIT midsole allows the heel and the forefoot of the shoe to flex and move with the foot.

The midsole is now uniform in color, lending a sleek new look to the Omni 16. What stays the same is the Everun topsole – unique to Saucony –giving continuous cushioning throughout the run.

FEATURES OF THE SAUCONY OMNI 16

 

• – Runner Type: Moderate to severe pronators who needs a stability running shoe
• – Midsole: SAUC-FIT supports midfoot and arch
• – Outsole: Updated TRI-FLEX Outsole
• – Upper: Engineered mesh upper
• – Heel: External heel ‘Support Frame’
• – Colors: Two new colors for men and women
• – Weight: Men’s Omni 16 10.1 ounces
• – Weight: Women’s Omni 16 – 8.8 ounces
• – Drop: Men’s and Women’s 8mm
• – Price: $130.00

 

Look out for the Saucony OMNI 16 coming to JackRabbit in early June. To be updated as soon as they arrive, subscribe to receive all Saucony Omni updates.

JACKRABBIT RUN REWARDS APPRECIATION MONTH

 

We here at JackRabbit pride ourselves on our passion for fitness, and our passion for our customers. We are cheerleaders, coaches, and friends, and we want to say THANK YOU for being a loyal customer, and member of the Run Rewards family! Throughout the month of June, we're offering extra perks and benefits to Run Rewards members old and new. Check them out!

100 BONUS POINTS FOR NEW MEMBERS

 

 

For all new members. Sign up today, and tell your friends!

20 BONUS POINTS FOR EXISTING MEMBERS

 

For all of our existing members. Thanks for being awesome!

DOUBLE THE POINTS

 

On ALL Saucony and Brooks purchases this month! What are you waiting for? Start earning!

FREE ECONOMY SHIPPING

 

On ALL orders this month!

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

 

To the Hoka One One Clifton 4 Pre-Sale!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

 

We're excited for this month, and we hope you are too!
If you're not a Run Rewards member yet, here's how to sign up!

BROOKS GHOST 10 – FIRST LOOK

 

AVAILABLE JUNE 2017

The Brooks Ghost running shoes have fast become a go-to daily for neutral runners. The consistency of the Brooks Ghost means it has been heralded as one Brooks’ consistent must-have shoes that keeps on delivering time after time.

The Brooks Ghost is adaptive to whatever your style of running. There’s a soft landing for heel strikers and add to that a solid heel to toe transition.

WHAT'S NEW WITH THE BROOKS GHOST 10

 

Loyalists to the reign of the Brooks Ghost will not be disappointed in the engineered mesh air mesh upper that continues to be both lightweight and stretches where needed. Maximum ventilation is key in the Ghost 10.

The improvements lie in the midsole construction and crash pad that adapt to each step. The Ghost 10 introduces a new two-piece midsole design in a two-tone style for design impact as well as versatility of heel strike.

Add to those changes, the Omega Flex Grooves in the midsole optimizes the flexibility of the running shoe for both moderate cushioning and a lighter shoe.

FEATURES OF THE BROOKS GHOST 10

 

• – Runner Type: Neutral
• – Midsole: BioMoGo cushioning with Omega Flex Grooves
• – Outsole: IDEAL Pressure Zones and blown rubber forefoots
• – Upper: 3D fit print with engineered mesh
• – Heel: Heel segmented crash pad with comfort collar
• – Colors: Three new seasonal colors for both men and women
• – Weight: Men’s Brooks Ghost 10.4 ounces
• – Weight: Women’s Brooks Ghost 8.8 ounces
• – Drop: Men's and Women's: 12mm
• – Price: $120.00

 

Look out for the Brooks Ghost 10 to JackRabbit in early June. To be updated as soon as they arrive, subscribe to receive Ghost 10 updates.

BROOKS GLYCERIN 15 – FIRST LOOK

 

AVAILABLE JUNE 2017
Brooks have the unique position of having a wide range of running shoes for every type of runner. The release of the Brooks Glycerin 15 in June 2017 has many of us in JackRabbit land eagerly awaiting to share the new reiteration of one of the best Brooks running shoes with our runner friends.

Brooks understands that at our core, we are all made to run. No two runners – in fact no two runs – are ever the same. That’s why Brooks remains committed to their mission to make sure every runner is accommodated in their shoes.

WHAT’S NEW WITH THE BROOKS GLYCERIN 15

 

The Brooks Glycerin is known for its premium cushioning and it still offers the same plush running experience with a lighter feel. The key lies in the redesigned outsole with deeper flex grooves which offer more flexibility and a smoother heel to toe transition.

The midsole (in between the sole and your foot to you and me) has a few minor changes but stays true with the Brook’s proprietary Super DNA Midsole which offers the same uniform cushioning to sweeten the ride.
For the upper of the Glycerin 15, Brooks has used 3D technology to ensure the fabric and shoe’s overlay has both stretch and structure for an on point fit.

FEATURES OF THE BROOKS GLYCERIN 15

 

• – Runner Type: Neutral
• – Midsole: Super DNA and full-length cushioning with Omega Flex Grooves
• – Outsole: IDEAL Pressure Zones and blown rubber forefoots
• – Upper: 3D Stretch print, air mesh with 4-way stretch
• – Heel: Comfort collar
• – Colors: Five new seasonal colors for both men and women
• – Weight: Men’s Brooks Glycerin 10.6 ounces
• – Weight: Women’s Brooks Glycerin 9.2 ounces
• – Drop: Men’s and Women’s: 10mm
• – Price: $150.00

 

JACKRABBIT RUN REWARDS MEMBERS GET STELLAR BENEFITS

Run Rewards is an exclusive program from JackRabbit that gives back to YOU!

Unlike other rewards that pay out once a year, you can cash in your JackRabbit ‘chips’, whenever you want! If you’re spending your hard-earned money with JackRabbit, we believe in rewarding you for being loyal to our mission to bring you the best, cutting-edge running shoes, gear and training accessories.

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BE A RUN REWARDS MEMBER?

That’s an easy question to answer. $0.00, nada, zero, zilch, nothing.

 

RUN REWARDS: HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

Easy, sign up to be a member, and we do all the rest.
You gather points and can cash them in whenever you reach $20 increments.

• – Sign up: Online (or when you check out in one of our stores) and start amassing points. 200 points = $20 free credit to spend on your favorite gear!
• – How to sign up: Click here to sign up today.
• – Track your rewards: Check anytime online or ask any JackRabbit crew in our stores and they’ll even look it up for you.

 

RUN REWARDS: WHAT YOU GET

It’s not just about the credit kick-back, Run Rewards member benefits are so much more!

• – Of course, dollars to spend at JackRabbit: $20 for every $200 spent in our stores and/or online. Free money to spend, peeps.
• – Early access to special events: Want to ask your favorite pro-athlete their advice and learn from their experience? We have member-only access to early meet and greets on select events in our stores.
• – Exclusive member deals: Exclusive discounts for our members, from advance access to deals to member-exclusive pricing. Be the early bird, catch that worm!
• – Double deals throughout the year! Spend and get double points at certain times throughout the year. Be sure you open Run Rewards emails because you never know what gem might be waiting for you!
• – Expedited shipping upgrades
• – Redeem the rewards in-store or online: Whichever works, you can spend your cash wherever you want. Apply it to new shoes, new gear, and even off that new tech gadget you’ve always coveted.

 

HOW TO SPEND YOUR REWARDS?

So, you’re a Run Rewards member, you earned your payout and now the big question. Do you spend it all at once, or do you save it up and apply it to a bigger ticket item? That, our JackRabbit friends, is the million-dollar question!

Here are some ideas to make the decision easier.

ASICS GEL CUMULUS 19 – FIRST LOOK

 

AVAILABLE JUNE 2017
19 versions of the Asics Cumulus are testament to the fact this running shoe works for so many runners – both beginners and elite alike. There have been some tweaks along the way as technology and styles change, and the Cumulus 19 is no exception.

The Asics Cumulus 19 offers new colors, new tech and a new feel for the June release.

For the neutral to under-pronator runner, the Cumulus 19 promotes a superior shock dissipation for a smooth ride and superior comfort for road running.

WHAT’S NEW WITH THE ASICS GEL CUMULUS 19?

 

The most noticeable difference between Cumulus 19 and the previous model #18, is the lesser number of overlays on the shoe. What’s an overlay? To you and me, it’s the the number of seams on the upper part of the shoe. This is most noticeable on the heel and inside of the Cumulus 19 design.

A lesser number gives a smoother look, and a marginally lighter shoe. You’ll be thankful of the latter at mile 24 of a marathon.

WHAT FEATURES REMAIN IN THE ASICS GEL CUMULUS 19?

 

The winning combination of the smooth ride and cushioned underfoot of the Cumulus shoes stays the same in the Cumulus 19 version. The Convergence GEL Technology and RearFoot GEL Cushioning Technology combines to maintain the super smooth comfort feel for daily long runs.

It’s a smooth operator but also has High Abrasion Rubber pads in the outsole for superior durability so the soles will still be going strong long after you are!

FEATURES OF THE ASICS GEL CUMULUS 19

 

• – Midsole: FluidRide midsole
• – Cushioning: Rearfoot and Forefoot GEL Technology
• – Colors: Four new colors for both men and women
• – Runner Type: Neutral to under-pronator
• – Weight: Men’s Gel Cumulus 11.3 ounces
• – Weight: Women’s Gel Cumulus 9.1 ounces
• – Drop: Men’s and Women’s 10mm
• – Price: $120.00

 

Look out for the Asics GEL Cumulus 19 coming to JackRabbit in early June. To be updated as soon as they arrive, subscribe to receive Cumulus 19 updates.

ASICS GEL KAYANO 24 – FIRST LOOK

 

AVAILABLE JUNE 2017
The twenty year plus success of the GEL Kayano is testimony to Asics’ commitment to innovation in their stability running shoes. There are solid reasons the Asics GEL Kayano is ranked as one of the bestselling premium structured running shoes; its consistency and performance for the over-pronator. In the 24th reiteration of the shoe, the gel heel to forefoot gives more cushioning than the GT2000 and a light feel of foot.

Tried and tested, the GEL Kayano 24 offers runners who overpronate the stability they need and the comfort to run over varying distances. Over the lifetime of the GEL Kayano, the running shoe has become lighter and more flexible, giving it the feel of a performance shoe.

WHAT’S NEW WITH THE ASICS GEL KAYANO 24

 

The Asics Kayano is known as a runner’s workhorse and version 24 is no exception. On the GEL Kayano 24, Asics focused on the fit of the shoe with a jacquard-mesh upper to give the forefoot more breathing room and a sock-like feel. The heel comes to the forefront in design with a lower heel collar and better control in the heel clutch.

What does that mean for you the runner? More comfort, better performance.

FEATURES OF THE ASICS GEL KAYANO 24

 

• – Midsole: FlyteFoam midsole
• – Heel: Lower heel collar for a no-friction fit
• – Heel: Redesigned heel clutch for better control
• – Women’s only: Plus 3 midsole is women’s specific cushioning 13mm drop for women compared to 10mm for men
• – Colors: Five new colors for both men and women
• – Runner Type: Classic over-pronator
• – Weight: Men’s Gel Kayano 11.3 ounces
• – Weight: Women’s Gel Kayano 9.3 ounces
• – Drop: Men’s 10mm, Women’s 13mm
• – Price: $170.00

 

Look out for the Asics GEL Kayano 24 coming to JackRabbit in early June. To be updated as soon as they arrive, subscribe to receive Kayano 24 updates.

Wendy runs 1-2 half marathons per year and works on JackRabbit’s digital/marketing team. While she lives in Colorado, you can usually find her running races in Disneyland.

 

DID YOU KNOW? Altra prides themselves on their Fit4Her technology, where the women’s version of every shoe they develop is designed specifically for the female foot. As such, we felt it necessary to review this shoe TWICE! Check out our Men’s review of the Lone Peak 3.0 here, and be on the lookout for some upcoming male/female reviews of other Altra shoes.

I test rode the new Lone Peak 3.0 this past weekend. I have to admit, I was seriously looking forward to it, the overall profile of the shoe looks to be a good match, swipe right. Altra earned my buy-in interest by merely looking at gender variance in running shoe needs, not settling for ‘shrink it and pink it’ mentality. Simply put, Fit4Her speaks to me.

 

The size was right per sizing recommendation, but felt like it was ‘too big’. The toebox felt too loose for me, the moderate cushioning and stability just not what I’m looking for in my trail shoes. That said, 2 things come to mind….perhaps their Olympus, as a more cushioned trail option from Altra, is the better choice for me. And secondly, everything this brand stands for tells me I might need to just give it some time. Not ready to swipe left, but…let’s take it slow.