Running Shoe News: Takumi Sen 10, Speedgoat 6, Cloudmonster 2, Hyperion Elite 4, Wave Rebellion Pro 2
Here's everything we know about the latest crop of shoe leaks.
Another batch of leaked shoes has come across our desk. From the trusty Cloudmonster to the speedy Takumi Sen, some of our favorite shoes are getting new iterations. Here's everything we know right now.
Adidas Takumi Sen 10: New Rubber Layout, Revised Midsole Contouring
The Adidas Takumi Sen is the brand's 5k and 10k racing shoe that most runners use for speedwork. It's a lower profile racing shoe than Adidas' marathon option, the Adizero Adios Pro 3, and its lightweight construction, bouncy Lightstrike Pro foam and glass fiber rods make it a great option for speed training. The new version looks to retain the core elements while making minor changes to the upper material for improved breathability and to the rubber outsole. The current version of the Adidas Takumi Sen is below for comparison.
Adidas Takumi Sen 9
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On Cloudmonster 2: Beefier Outsole, Same Single Layer Pods
The On Cloudmonster is a cushioned everyday running shoe that uses the brand's CloudTec midsole. The revised version has a the same overall profile with minor changes to the midsole. There's a slightly different formulation of the cloud pods, with smaller openings in the forefoot—the rear of the platform looks unchanged, and the upper seems to be a similar engineered mesh. Underfoot, the rubber outsole looks to have a more aggressive and durable covering. Below, you can see details for the first version of the Cloudmonster.
On Cloudmonster
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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2: New Foam Sculpting
The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro is a top-tier marathon racing shoe with a dual-foam midsole construction that includes PEBA and a carbon fiber plate. Its claim to fame is a midsole stack where the midfoot height is higher than the heel and exceeds the typical 40mm mark, which allows the shoe to have a more buoyant, cushioned feel than other racers. The new version keeps the geometry of v1 while making minor sculpting changes. It's also possible that the foam is changing to a full PEBA midsole. Below is the current iteration of the shoe for comparison.
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro
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Hoka Speedgoat 6: New Design Language, Dual-Foam Midsole?
The Hoka Speedgoat is a popular trail running shoe with a smooth and versatile ride. The current version handles everything from mild gravel paths to slick and rocky technical trails with confidence and ease. Version 6 is a full redesign, with a new design language, foam layout and upper material. The core elements are the same, however, with a cushioned stack of foam underfoot and a grippy Vibram outsole. From the picture, it's possible that there's a dual-foam midsole or the contrasting colors are a design flourish.
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4: Total Overhaul
The Brooks Hyperion Elite is the brand's marathon racing shoe. For the past few versions, performance has lagged behind competitor brands due to the shoe's supercritical EVA midsole called DNA Flash, which doesn't provide as much energy return as PEBA. For the Hyperion Elite 4, the new version of the shoe is a total overhaul from a design perspective, but the shiny sheen of the shoe makes it looks like they've retained the DNA Flash foam. The lateral sidewall of the right shoe in the picture has writing on the midsole, which looks to say something different than the current "DNA Flash" logo on the Hyperion Elite 3. We'll have to wait and see for this one.
Brooks Hyperion Elite 3
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