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Don’t hold your breath if you’ve been waiting for a barefoot running renaissance. Running shoes just keep getting beefier as brands pack in more and more cushioning that hoists the feet further from the ground.
In November, On released the Cloudeclipse, an everyday trainer which is the brand’s most cushioned option with 37 millimeters of foam under the heel. This fall, Hoka will increase the amount of foam in the Mach X2 by five millimeters; meanwhile, while Brooks is adding four millimeters underfoot to the Hyperion Max 2 and two millimeters to the Glycerin 21. Adidas, Puma, and Hoka all have new supersized trainers coming in late 2024, too.
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