And we’re back! We’re kicking off our first episode of 2025 with RW+ member Alex Franko who tested the the Brooks Divide 5. The shoe has a grippy TrailTack rubber outsole and a toe cap for protection. A bargain buy at $110, the Divide 5 is an ideal shoe for runners new to the trail (a GoreTex edition is available at $140).
While the shoe is great for trail newbs, our tester, on the other hand, has logged hundreds of miles off road. Hailing from Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, Franko showed a very gritty pair of Divide 5s during our interview with him. He was shocked by how well they fared on the technical trails by his home. Find out why he gives the Divide 5 his badge of approval for new and old trail runners alike.
On our last episode, RW+ member Andy DeWolf shares his impression of the Adidas Supernova Rise.
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Amanda Furrer, Runner’s World test editor, studied journalism at NYU and writing at Emerson College. She has reviewed gear and covered other topics in the running space for almost 10 years. Since 2013, she has consecutively run the Boston Marathon. She also has a master’s degree in gastronomy from Boston University and was formerly a professional baker for two years before hanging up her apron.
