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The cross-over running shoe category is growing, with multiple new models that excel on different types of roads and trails
Our Dear Gear columnist breaks down the benefits鈥攁nd potential downsides鈥攐f buying a super shoe
Plush, with surprising pep, the updated Nike Vomero is our new go-to training shoe
Who doesn鈥檛 want more energy and underfoot bounce from their running shoes? Get that and more with the new NovaBlast.
New foams and advanced designs promise to deliver a diverse selection of shoes with smooth, lively rides in the coming year
We wear-tested the updated super shoe and found that the bounce is back and the ride even more stable
Here鈥檚 a look at the gear, tech, and media our 国产吃瓜黑料 Run editors were obsessed with last month
The men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 elite fields had a wide range of top-tier super shoes
Minor enhancements have improved this light and lively max-cushioned everyday trainer聽
We put thousands of road miles on more than 70 new running shoes. These seven emerged as the best.
Light and speedy, these shoes will help you maximize your uptempo days
Supershoes are shedding weight, but whether that helps or hurts regular runners鈥 performance is still up in the air
On Running鈥檚 updated supershoe provides firm, snappy propulsion for long-distance racing.
The Under Armour HOVR Phantom 3 SE keeps its high-energy return DNA intact while taking comfort to the next level
Ten non-plated running shoes that let your feet move freely, provide stable cushioning, and deliver a fast, agile ride
The latest update from the Adidas Adios line restores the franchise鈥檚 snappy, dependable ride and makes it one of the highest performing, non-carbon-plated trainers on the market today
Jean-Luc Diard, cofounder of Hoka, has been innovating in the outdoor world for decades, and he鈥檚 not done yet
New shoe brand Vimazi claims to have optimized its models to your speed. We put them to the test.
These versatile trainers can handle everything from speed work to recovery jogs, on road, track, and trail
A classic performance training shoe gets rejuvenated, and we find it delivers a versatile, smooth, quick-rolling ride
Nurses in the U.S. walk an average of a marathon per week, and a sponsorship model for N.C.A.A. athletes is now being extended to healthcare workers
These bargain picks cost half as much as top-end supershoes, but that doesn鈥檛 mean you can鈥檛 be super in them
After two months and 400 miles, I鈥檝e found road trainers that keep my feet happy like no others and are worth every penny
Britney Spears likes her Hokas. So does Harry Styles. So do Mirinda Carfrae and Ben Kanute. How did Hoka go from 鈥渢hose weird running shoes鈥 to a fashion must-have?
Our editors tallied shoes worn by the top 25 men and women pros at the 2023 Boston Marathon. Here's what we found.
Brooks鈥檚 innovative Aurora BL gives your feet both comfort and freedom
As spring rolls in, brands are again releasing flashy, limited-edition Boston Marathon versions of their speedy models
Our initial testing reveals the updates to the beloved, game-changing Vaporfly make it an even better marathon racing shoe
The Rocket X2 marathon racer delivers soft landings and propulsive blast-offs that rival the best in the business聽
Topo鈥檚 super-foam-powered Cyclone 2 perfects the brand鈥檚 vision of combining the best qualities of natural-movement footwear and cushioned running shoes
The Rivera 3 delivers the benefits of Altra's footshaped fit and balanced, zero-drop design without feeling weird
In an impressive debut, Tracksmith delivers a versatile, modern trainer with an old-school look and feel, just as you鈥檇 expect from the brand
Asics鈥檚 signature cushioned shoe goes super-max and delivers more comfort and cushioning than ever before
I signed up for the On Cyclon subscription running-shoe service and get a perfectly clean new pair every three months
High-end materials and designs go mainstream, delivering smooth-rolling, versatile rides for every runner
With so many running shoes, which ones do you choose? Don鈥檛 worry, we have you covered with our best road running shoes for holiday gifts.
We found the best kicks for connecting with the earth and setting your feet free
Running, coaching, and living with an autoimmune disease
After her diagnosis halted her physical activity for two years, runner Mireille Sin茅 returned to the sport with a new outlook
Skechers GOrun Razor 4 impresses with a smooth, lively ride and supportive, comfortable fit鈥攁t a bargain price
Good news: there鈥檚 a new generation of super shoes that are cheaper, just as fun, and might be better suited for your running
Our first runs reveal that the Flow Velociti Elite coddles the foot and delivers a fast, easy-striding ride
Reebok鈥檚 Floatride Energy 4 国产吃瓜黑料 delivers a road-shoe ride with just enough toughness for dirt
The Specter is a speedy super-foam trainer that supports your stance and lets your feet engage
Runners smack the ground harder鈥攂ut get injured less鈥攊n more cushioned shoes. New research explains why.
The brand took its time entering the super-shoe race, but its new, responsive model for marathoners was worth the wait
Our first impressions put it right up there with the best offerings from this beloved purveyor of cushy runners
We only have space for seven shoes in our print magazine, but there are a few others you should know about, too
This year鈥檚 fastest kicks for every kind of terrain
Kicks for getting faster, from race day to recovery jog
Even with major races postponed, the sport remains upside down, with the focus still on shoes instead of who's wearing them
Dad knees and an aging body changed my mind about Hokas
I put my own feet on the line to find out
Whatever you want鈥攎ore support, a quicker turnover, or built-in data tracking鈥攖hese runners have it
Brands got creative with their special-edition footwear for this year's race
From pasta makers to candy bars, these eight items have totally transformed how we get after it
We thought these kicks were an April Fools' prank. Turns out they're real.
He may be the vanguard of athletes' rights, and his sponsors are right behind him
The world鈥檚 best athlete might just wear the word鈥檚 best shoe
Ditch your trainers on race day. We promise, you鈥檒l go faster.
The result of years of chaos鈥攇o minimalist! go fat! don't change a thing!鈥攊n the running market? Everybody wins.
Put some bounce in your step with the season's best road running shoes.