Hoka Mach X 3 vs Mach 7 (Sole Mates) | Which Frontrunner Daily Trainer Wins? Oska and Tom from Frontrunner Colombo record a "Sole Mates" comparison after their camera isn't charged, pitting Hoka's Mach X 3 against the Mach 7 as faster daily trainers rather than true racers. They praise updates from the Mach X 2, including a more traditional heel collar and wider width options, but criticize Hoka's confusing lineup and pricing. The Mach 7 is described as lightweight and fine but not particularly fast, with foam that feels less responsive; it may suit runners wanting one shoe for easy runs and moderate efforts, including grass reps, and is mentioned alongside shoes like the Novablast and Peg Plus. The Mach X 3 feels more lively and stable with a good rocker and comfortable upper, suitable for uptempo long runs or even a 3.5–4.5 hour marathon, though it's heavier. Prices mentioned are 280 for Mach 7 and 330 for Mach X 3, with a deeper Mach 7 review coming on Run Spesh. 00:00 Welcome to Soulmates 00:47 Meet the Hoka Marks 02:00 Hoka Lineup Confusion 03:37 Mark VII First Impressions 05:36 Mark VII Best Uses 06:31 Mark X3 Ride and Stability 09:16 Mark X3 Weight Tradeoffs 10:12 Fit and Sizing 11:22 Pricing and Wrap Up

Run Spesh (Frontrunner): Hamstring Chaos, Half Mara Woes, Shoe Recs & the Scavenger Hunt Run On Run Spesh from Frontrunner, Oska, maia and Anna fill in while Tom's away and riff on podcast awkwardness, eye contact, and office life like new clock-in/out time tracking, late emails, and Oska's delegation habits. They touch on maia's voiceover video, Oska using a "brick" to shut off phone distractions, and Oska building a massive shed he now can't move. The running chat covers Oska's post-marathon hamstring pain eased by high-dose anti-inflammatories, maia's rough half-marathon-pace long run and fatigue from too many hard days, and Anna's sore hip and the balance between loading and longevity. They recap a sold-out On-sponsored 5K scavenger hunt with riddles and checkpoints, announce a collab run with Connor from The Hits, answer Instagram shoe questions (Superblast 2 replacement, Adios Pro 3 replacement), and review the Hoka Mach 7. They also note World Athletics qualifying all six misdirected women and Emma Bates alleging a sponsor dropped her after announcing pregnancy. 00:00 Tom Is Gone 00:50 Eye Contact Anxiety 02:25 Voiceover Video Drama 03:16 Clocking In Business Talk 05:42 Phone Brick Boundaries 07:26 PC Talk And Manosphere 09:59 Hamstring Pain Fix 10:48 Shed Building Saga 17:36 Half Marathon Training 22:53 Training Fatigue Mindset 32:02 Shoe Talk Naming Chaos 34:23 Scavenger Hunt Run Event 38:39 Scavenger Hunt Recap 39:53 Logan and On Sponsorship 40:53 Future Event Ideas 41:51 Upcoming Run Club Event 42:39 Dom Harvey Podcast Shoutout 43:47 Listener Questions Super Blast 47:28 Race Shoe Recommendations 51:45 Coffee Shop Tangent 55:35 Women's Road Running Decision 58:59 Emma Bates Sponsorship Controversy 01:03:31 Hoka Mach Seven Review 01:07:48 Mach Seven Fit Discussion 01:13:35 Final Thoughts and Wrap

ASICS MegaBlast vs adidas Hyper Boost Edge : TPU vs PBA | Run Spesh "Solemates" Oska and Tom from Frontrunner Columbo record a "Solemates" Run Spesh episode comparing the ASICS MegaBlast and the adidas Hyper Boost Edge (Pro), framing it as a matchup of premium foams (TPU vs PBA) and debating what makes a "super trainer" versus a premium daily trainer. They praise the MegaBlast's versatility, light upper, lack of plate, durability (800–1200 km), and minor fit quirks that may require sizing up. For the adidas shoe, they like the stylish lifestyle/performance blend, the midsole feel, and the lighter traction outsole, but critique the rocker being too far forward and the stiffer upper/heel, plus limited lockdown options. They discuss price expectations, recommend trying both on due to fit differences, and outline best use cases and improvements they'd like to see. 00:00 Welcome to Soulmates 00:42 Today's Shoe Matchup 01:55 Why Superblast Wins 03:51 Fit Tweaks and Sizing 04:49 Plates and Modern Foams 05:43 Super Trainer vs Daily 06:40 Hyperboost Pro Deep Dive 10:18 Price and Value Talk 11:31 Fit Feel and Lockdown 12:43 Best Use Cases 13:47 Outsole Traction Breakthrough 14:58 Final Thoughts and Signoff