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Fit

ASICS Gel-SlowCush Review | A Plush Ride For Easy Miles

This ASICS Gel-SlowCush is a great option for those looking for maximum cushioning and comfort for easy runs of all distances. I’ll admit I felt some kind of way when…

Lems ZenSpeed+ Review | A Natural Feel With a Firm, Grounded Ride

The Lems ZenSpeed+ is a natural-feeling daily running shoe with a roomy toe box, 5 mm drop, firm ZENCELL cushioning, and a stable platform. We tested its comfort, fit, and…

Nike Alphafly 4 Review | Race-Day Speed Meets Lightweight Cushioning

The Nike Alphafly 4 is a lightweight, carbon-plated racing shoe with responsive ZoomX cushioning, redesigned Air Zoom units, and a propulsive carbon-fiber plate. We tested its comfort, fit, and energy…

Xero Shoes Pacer Lite Review | A Natural Feel With Minimalist Zero-Drop Design

The Xero Shoes Pacer Lite is a minimalist walking shoe with a zero-drop platform, roomy toe box, lightweight construction, and walking-specific outsole. We tested its comfort, fit, and flexibility to…

Xero Mesa Summit WP Review | Barefoot Feel Meets Waterproof Trail Protection

The Xero Mesa Summit WP is a minimalist trail running and hiking shoe with a roomy toe box, zero-drop platform, waterproof construction, and grippy outsole. We tested its comfort, flexibility,…

Topo Traverse 2 Review | A Surprisingly Nimble Shoe for Rugged Trails

The Topo Traverse 2 is a durable, versatile hiking and trail running shoe with a roomy toe box, stable platform, and grippy Vibram Megagrip outsole. We tested its comfort, flexibility,…

ASICS Blazeblast Review | Novablast Comfort for Road-to-Trail Miles

The ASICS Blazeblast is a lightweight road-to-trail running shoe with plush cushioning, a responsive ride, and shallow 2.5 mm lugs. We tested its comfort, fit, and traction to see how…

KURU DASH Vanta Review | Big Arch and Heel Support With a Firm Ride

The KURU DASH Vanta is a lightweight walking sneaker with excellent arch support, a secure heel, and a roomy toe box. We tested its comfort, cushioning, and fit to see…

Hoka Rocket X Trail Review | A Gravel Racer With Ultra Potential

The Hoka Rocket X Trail is a lightweight, carbon-plated trail racer with a responsive ATPU midsole, superb lockdown, and enough cushioning for ultramarathons. We tested its fit, stability, and traction…

On Cloudboom Volt Review | Speedy in Short Bursts

The On Cloudboom Volt is a sleek, carbon-plated racing shoe with a secure fit and firm ride. We tested its comfort, responsiveness, and performance to see where it fits into…

Hoka Arahi 9 Review | Steady Stability for Everyday Miles

Our Hoka Arahi 9 review covers fit, comfort, and performance to help you decide if this supportive stability shoe is right for easy runs, recovery miles, and all-day wear.

Norda 055 Review | A Max Cushion, Max Cost Trail Running Shoe

The Norda 055 delivers plush cushioning, excellent traction, and impressive durability for long days on the trails. We tested it across slick rocks, leaf-covered singletrack, and dusty mountain terrain to…

On Cloudsoma Moc Review | The Post-Race Recovery Slip-On

The On Cloudsoma Moc is a cushioned, laceless recovery shoe designed for post-race walks and light hikes. We tested its comfort, fit, and traction after 200 miles of mountain trails…

Altra Vanish Tempo 2 Review | Bouncy, Fast, and Ready for Speedwork

The Altra Vanish Tempo 2 delivers responsive cushioning and impressive energy return for tempo runs and speed workouts. We tested it across easy miles and faster efforts to see how…

Skechers SKX Aero Elite Review | A Strong First Step Into Super Shoes

The Skechers SKX Aero Elite delivers lightweight cushioning and impressive energy return for fast workouts and race day. We tested it across different paces to see how it performs.

Brooks Revel Max Review | A Solid Daily Trainer With Few Surprises

The Brooks Revel Max delivers comfortable cushioning with a lightweight, supportive feel for everyday runs and easy miles. We tested it outdoors and on the treadmill to see how it…

On Cloudsurfer 3 Review | Plush Cushioning Meets A Firm, Responsive Ride

The On Cloudsurfer 3 delivers plush cushioning with a firm, stable ride that shines on easy daily runs and mid-distance outings. We tested it on paved roads and crushed limestone…

Saucony Endorphin Speed 6 | A Versatile, Lightweight Trainer for Faster Miles

The Saucony Endorphin Speed 6 delivers lightweight cushioning with a responsive, springy ride that shines on long runs and faster workouts. We tested it from easy miles to 6:05/mile pace…

Salomon Speedcross 6 Shoe Review | The Undisputed King of Technical Mud and Dirt

The Salomon Speedcross 6 delivers aggressive traction and a secure fit for challenging trail conditions. We tested it on wet, muddy trails and steep mountain terrain to see how it…

Mammut Aenergy Trail Endurance Ultra Low Review | Comfort That Goes The Distance

The Mammut Aenergy Trail Endurance Ultra Low delivers plush cushioning and reliable grip for long days on the trails. We tested it on long runs and off-trail mountain adventures to…

Altra Vanish Carbon 3 Review | Comfort For The Long Miles Ahead

The Altra Vanish Carbon 3 delivers plush, responsive cushioning with a smooth, comfortable ride that shines at marathon and ultra paces. We tested it at easy, tempo, and faster paces…

Teva Trailpeak Review | This Shoe is Just Plain Fun

The Teva Trailpeak is a lightweight, responsive trail shoe that feels fast and genuinely fun on smooth trails and rolling terrain. We tested it to see how its nimble ride,…

Reebok SpeedShifter Preview: The Brand’s First Carbon Plated Shoe

See what we know so far about the Reebok SpeedShifter. Reebok's first step into the carbon plated running shoe world.

Tracksmith Eliot Ryder Review | Plush, Bouncy Comfort With Everyday Versatility

The Tracksmith Eliot Ryder delivers a plush, cloud-like ride with surprising bounce and responsiveness. We tested it on easy runs, speed workouts, long runs, walks, the treadmill, and light trails…

Diadora Corsa Review: Retro Style Meets Modern Performance

We tested the retro-styled Diadora Corsa on track workouts, easy miles, and long runs to see if this lightweight trainer delivers the performance to match its throwback looks.

On Cloud X Tempo Review | Firm and Sturdy, But Is It Really a Running Shoe?

Our On Cloud X Tempo review looks at how this hybrid training shoe performs across easy runs, strides, and strength workouts, plus why its firmer feel isn't the right fit…

ASICS Sonicblast 2 Review | A Light and Bouncy Shoe That Makes You Want to Run Faster

We tested the ASICS Sonicblast 2 on a 5k, a 14-mile long run, and easy miles to see if this bouncy, plated trainer can handle more than just speed work.

Topo Ultraventure 5 Review | A Trail Shoe Built for More Than Trails

The Topo Ultraventure 5 combines a roomy toe box, plush cushioning, and reliable Vibram traction for everything from technical trails to everyday miles. We tested it across steep terrain, gravel…

Altra Olympus 7 Review: Plush Cushion Meets Rugged Trail Performance

The Altra Olympus 7 delivers plush cushioning, a roomy FootShape fit, and excellent Vibram Megagrip traction for long days on the trail. We tested it on rugged terrain and a…

Hoka Stinson 8 Review | A Cushioned Road-to-Trail Running Shoe

The Hoka Stinson 8 combines 44mm of cushioning, a stable ride, and versatile 3.5mm lugs for comfortable miles across pavement, gravel, dirt roads, and lighter trails.

Keen Seek Review | A Strong Trail Running Debut From a Hiking Veteran

Keen’s first trail-running shoe, the Seek, delivers a surprisingly polished combination of responsive cushioning, versatile traction, and a roomy toe box. After testing it across pavement, dirt, rocks, roots, and…

Hoka Tecton X 4 Review: Two Carbon Plates, Big Speed and One Catch

The Hoka Tecton X 4 is a lightweight, energetic trail super shoe with dual carbon plates and plenty of pop. Our review covers its trail performance, fit, stability, and who…

New Balance SuperComp Elite v6 Review | Bouncy, Lightweight, and Race Ready

The New Balance SuperComp Elite v6 combines a lightweight build with a bouncy, responsive ride that feels fast without being overly aggressive. Our review covers the fit, ride, stability, and…

The North Face Offtrail Ultra Review | A Technical Trail Shoe Ready for Big Miles

The North Face Offtrail Ultra is built for technical trails and big elevation days. We tested its grip, cushioning, fit, and integrated gaiter to see how it performs when the…

Nike Pegasus Plus 2 Review: A Complete Remodel Done Right

Nike completely revamped the Pegasus Plus 2, making it lighter, bouncier, and more responsive than the original. Our full review breaks down whether this major redesign finally makes the Pegasus…

New Balance SuperComp Rebel Review | A Super Trainer That Feels Race Ready

We tested the New Balance SuperComp Rebel, a fun, bouncy super trainer that delivers race day speed at a more approachable price and comes in wide.

Puma Velocity Nitro 5 Review: A Responsive Daily Trainer Without All the Cushion

The Puma Velocity Nitro 5 skips the giant foam stack for a lean, ground-feel ride with standout wet-weather grip. Our full review breaks down why it earned a spot in…

KURU Atom 2 vs Quantum 2: Which is better for you?

I’m happy to say it didn’t take long to realize KURU has figured out how to make slip-on shoes feel surprisingly secure, comfortable, and easy to wear. Both the KURU…

On Cloud X 5 Review: Best for Cardio, Plyometrics and All Day Wear

Our On Cloud X 5 review looks at how this versatile gym shoe performs for cardio, plyometrics, walking, and lifting, plus where its extra cushion falls short.

Mount to Coast M1 Review: An Ultra Running Shoe for Milder Trails

The Mount to Coast M1 is built for ultra distances with supportive cushioning that shines on long, runnable trails, but technical terrain reveals its limitations.

The Salomon Genesis 2 Wants the Hard Trails

Our Salomon Genesis 2 review covers its impressive grip, firmer responsive ride, and secure feel to see how this trail shoe performs on technical terrain.

On Didn’t “Fix” the Cloudboom Strike 2. They Made The Original Better.

Fast, firm, and seriously fun, the On Cloudboom Strike 2 pairs upgraded foam with a full length carbon plate for a responsive race day ride.

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