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Six carbon-plated racing shoes arranged in a row on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Choosing a Half Marathon Race Shoe: Six Carbon Racers Compared

Six carbon-plated racing shoes worth considering for your next half marathon, from proven all-rounders to bold wildcard picks.

10/1/2026
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 and On Cloudboom Strike race shoes side by side on concrete

Running Shoes

Two Race Shoes Worth a Spot in Your Rotation: Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 and On Cloudboom Strike

A comfortable, approachable carbon racer at a fair price and a plush super shoe that performs at both slow and fast paces, each with clear trade-offs.

10/1/2026
Four racing shoes lined up on a concrete surface, from lightweight racer to maximal-cushion marathon shoe

Running Shoes

Best Race Shoes by Distance: Our Picks for 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon

From featherweight 5K rockets to marathon workhorses, here are the racing shoes that earn their place at each distance.

10/1/2026
Four carbon-plated racing shoes with thick midsoles lined up on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Four Racing Shoes Worth Watching: New Balance, Nike, Adidas and Asics

A closer look at four upcoming super shoes, including the New Balance SC Elite V4, Nike Alphafly 3, Adidas Takumi Sen 10 and the next Asics Metaspeed Sky.

10/1/2026
Lineup of eight modern racing shoes on a grey studio surface

Running Shoes

Best Racing Shoes by Distance: From 5K to Half Marathon

Eight super shoes and racing shoes compared by race distance, with guidance on when a firmer, flatter platform beats a big soft rocker.

10/1/2026
Five carbon-plated racing shoes arranged in a row on concrete

Running Shoes

Best Racing Shoes for the Half Marathon: Five Super Shoes Compared

Five carbon-plated racers assessed for half marathon duty, from the nimble ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris to the cushioned Nike Alphafly 3 and two Saucony options.

10/1/2026
Five different running shoes lined up on wet concrete in soft light

Running Shoes

Best Rainy Day Running Shoes: 5 Picks for Wet Roads and Treadmill Miles

Five running shoes that handle wet weather well, from grippy road trainers to a waterproof trail option and a treadmill favorite.

10/1/2026
A curated arrangement of running shoes, jacket and base layer on concrete

Running Gear

Best Running Gear 2022: The Standout Shoes and Clothing of the Year

Our retrospective picks for 2022: the best clothing item, the most innovative design, the most consistently fun shoe, and the absolute best running shoe of the year.

10/1/2026
Collection of running shoes and jackets arranged on a concrete floor

Running

Best Running Shoe and Apparel Deals: Nine Bargains Worth a Look

Nine discounted running shoes and jackets for race days, winter training and dark evening miles, with real prices and honest trade-offs.

10/1/2026
Eight running shoes in assorted colorways arranged on a concrete floor

Running Shoes

Best Running Shoe Bargain Deals for October 2023: Eight Sale Prices Worth a Look

Eight discounted running shoes from Nike, Adidas, Puma and Saucony, covering daily trainers, long-run cruisers and race-day rockets.

10/1/2026
Row of discounted running shoes in mixed colorways on a concrete studio floor

Running Shoes

Best Running Shoe Bargains Right Now: 11 Discounted Models Worth a Look

Eleven heavily discounted running shoes, from daily trainers to super shoes, with real trade-offs to weigh before you buy.

10/1/2026
Eight discounted running shoes of varied styles arranged in a row on concrete

Running Shoes

Best Running Shoe Bargains for March: Eight Discounted Picks Worth a Look

Eight discounted running shoes, from carbon-plated racers to durable zero-drop trail shoes, with prices, strengths, and trade-offs for each.

10/1/2026
Eight running shoes in a row on a concrete surface showing varied midsole designs

Running Shoes

Best Running Shoe Bargains: Eight Discounted Picks Worth a Second Look

Eight heavily discounted running shoes, from carbon-plated racers to everyday trainers, with honest notes on fit, feel, and who each deal suits.

10/1/2026
Row of eight varied running shoes on a matte concrete surface

Running Shoes

Best Running Shoe Deals of February 2022: Eight Bargains Worth a Look

Eight discounted running shoes, from the Nike ZoomX Next% to the Nike Alphafly, with honest notes on fit, stack height, and who each deal suits.

10/1/2026
A row of ten modern running shoes on a matte concrete studio floor

Running Shoes

Best Running Shoe Deals of October 2025: 10 Trainers and Race Shoes Worth Grabbing

Ten strong running shoe deals this October, spanning daily trainers, carbon race shoes, and max cushion workhorses, with prices from $70 to $220.

10/1/2026
Lineup of nine running shoes on a matte concrete studio floor

Running Shoes

Best Running Shoe Deals Right Now: 9 Solid Picks From $90 to $225

Nine discounted running shoes that still deliver real value, from a $90 comfort daily trainer to a plated marathon racer under $200.

10/1/2026
Collection of ten running shoes in varied colorways arranged on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

10 Best Running Shoe Deals Under $110 Right Now

Ten discounted daily trainers and workhorses under $110, from the ASICS Gel Nimbus 26 to the Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX, with what each does best.

10/1/2026
Row of ten assorted running shoes on a concrete studio floor

Running Shoes

10 Best Daily Trainer Deals Worth Grabbing This Weekend

Ten discounted daily trainers and workout shoes, from the Nike Vomero 17 to the Saucony Ride 16, with notes on where each fits in your rotation.

10/1/2026
Line-up of nine discounted running shoes in various colorways on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Best Running Shoe Discounts Right Now: 9 Solid Deals on Race and Training Shoes

From the Vaporfly Next% to the Terra Ultra G 270, nine discounted running shoes worth a look, with the strengths and trade-offs of each.

10/1/2026
Five running shoes lined up on concrete showing their outsole patterns

Running Shoes

5 Running Shoes With Outstanding Outsoles: Durability and Grip Compared

Five running shoes that stand out for outsole durability and traction, from the Nike Tempo Next% to the Adidas Prime X Strung, plus a few outsoles that fell short.

10/1/2026
Five different running shoes arranged on a matte concrete surface

Running Shoes

Best Running Shoe Recommendations: Our Mailbag Picks for Long Runs, Stability, Racing and Trail

Practical shoe picks for long run comfort, stability needs, wide forefoot racing, trail miles and downhill marathon courses.

10/1/2026
Six discounted running shoes arranged in two rows on a concrete studio surface

Running Shoes

Three Running Shoes for the Price of One: Building a Smarter Rotation

Instead of one flagship shoe at around 300 Euros, here are two complete three-shoe rotations built from heavily discounted racers, trainers, and daily workhorses.

10/1/2026
Six running shoes arranged in a row on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

One Super Shoe or a Full Rotation? Six Great Running Shoes for the Price of an Adidas Adizero Pro Evo 1

The £400 Adidas Adizero Pro Evo 1 set a women's marathon world record in Berlin. Here is how a full training and racing rotation could be built for the same money.

10/1/2026
Seven running shoes of varied styles lined up on a matte concrete studio floor

Running Shoes

Best Running Shoe Rotations for the Price of One Adidas Adizero Prime X Strung

The Adizero Prime X Strung costs around 230 pounds. Here is how to build two complete three-shoe rotations, one for marathon training and one for 10K to half marathon, for the same money.

10/1/2026
Row of modern running shoes on a matte concrete floor

Running Shoes

Buy or Sell: 15 Running Shoes Worth Your Attention Right Now

A practical rundown of trainers and racing shoes, from lightweight daily options to aggressive super shoes, with honest guidance on who each one suits.

10/1/2026
Six running shoes from different brands arranged in a row on concrete

Running Shoes

Six Running Shoes Worth Knowing About: On, Saucony, and Nike Compared

From the On Cloudmonster and Cloudgo to the Saucony Endorphin Pro, Nike Zoom Fly 5, and two New BalanceFresh Foam and FuelCell options, a practical look at where each shoe fits.

10/1/2026
Collection of thirteen running shoes arranged on a concrete studio floor

Running Shoes

The Best Running Shoes We've Ever Reviewed: 13 Standout Models

Thirteen running shoes that rose to the top after years of testing, from carbon-plated super shoes to underrated daily trainers worth hunting down on discount.

10/1/2026
Lineup of five modern running shoes on a concrete studio floor

Running Shoes

Five Running Shoes Worth Rotating Right Now, Plus the Speed Standouts

Five training favorites from the latest crop of releases, plus quick takes on the recent speed shoes, including one that still leads the pack.

10/1/2026
Lineup of nine modern running shoes on a concrete studio floor

Running Shoes

Best Running Shoes for Your First Marathon: Daily Trainers, Speed Shoes, Long Run Picks and Race Day Options

Nine tested shoes for a first marathon block, sorted into daily trainers, speed workout shoes, long run shoes and carbon race shoes, with clear guidance on which pace range each one suits.

10/1/2026
Lineup of six cushioned running shoes on a concrete studio floor

Footwear

Best Running Shoes for Standing All Day: Six Cushioned Picks for Long Shifts

Six forgiving, comfortable running shoes that hold up for hours of standing, from max-cushion trainers to a retro classic.

10/1/2026