Running Gear
Running Kit Essentials: The Gear One Marathon Runner Keeps Coming Back To
From race shorts to a trusty GPS watch and a bowl of muesli, four well-worn essentials that earned a permanent spot in one marathon runner's kit cupboard.
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Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 413 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Running Shoes
Running Nightmares: Scarce Super Shoes and a Shoe That Shocked Us
A Halloween-themed look at the biggest frustrations in running right now, featuring the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite and the Nike Zoom Fly 4.
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Best Running Shoe Bargains for October 2024: Nine Deals Worth a Look
Nine discounted running shoes across daily trainers, tempo options and race-day picks, with real savings of up to 50% off retail.
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Best Running Shoe Deals July 2026: Eight Bargains Worth Grabbing
Eight discounted running shoes from Asics, Hoka, Mizuno, Puma, Adidas, and Saucony, with real savings on racers and daily trainers alike.
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First Look: Saucony Triumph 23, ASICS GEL-Kayano 32, Brooks Hyperion Max 3, New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Four notable running shoes, examined stack by stack: what is new, what changed, and which ones are worth a closer look.
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Running Shoe Horror Stories 2024: Five Shoes That Missed the Mark
Five running shoes that disappointed in real use, from roomy uppers and soft midsoles to durability issues and a shoe that squeaks all the way down the road.
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Running Shoe Midsole Durometer Test: How Soft Is Your Foam, Really
We measured the midsole hardness of nine popular running shoes with a Shore A durometer, from the plush Asics Nova Blast 2 to the surprisingly firm Adidas Aggravix Terrex Ultra.
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Four Upcoming Running Shoes: Which Ones Are Worth a Closer Look
Nike Structure Plus, Adidas Agravic Speed Ultra 2, Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 Hyrox, and Saucony Endorphin Azura assessed for who each shoe actually makes sense for.
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Four Upcoming Running Shoes on Our Radar: Gel-Nimbus 27, Adizero Adios Pro 4, Evo SL and a Mizuno Mystery
A close look at four soon-to-release running shoes, including the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27, Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4, Adidas Adizero Evo SL and the mysterious Mizuno Mystery Shoe 01.
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Four Running Shoes Worth Watching: ASICS Novablast 6, Mizuno Neo Vista 3, Wave Rider 30 and Adidas Adizero Pacer
A quick verdict-style look at four new or upcoming trainers: three exciting releases and one we would probably pass on.
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Four Upcoming Running Shoes Previewed: Hoka and Saucony Compared
A closer look at the Hoka Mach Supersonic, Saucony Surge, Hoka Carbon X3, and Saucony Ride 15, with honest first impressions and early verdicts on each.
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New Running Shoe Releases and a Game Worth Your Weekend: A Roundup
Nike's Pegasus 42 and ACG Pegasus Trail, a record-light Adidas Pro Evo 3, a first look at the Alphafly 4 prototype, and Resident Evil Requiem on Switch.
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Best Durable Running Shoes 2026: Durability Check on a Three-Shoe Rotation
A durability update on the New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v13, Adidas Boston 12, and Nike Vomero 17 after months of real training mileage.
Running Shoes
Running Shoe Rotation Fantasy Draft: 8 Trainers, 8 Roles
Eight training and race day shoes, each matched to a role in a football-style fantasy roster, from reliable daily trainers to a max-cushion defense against fatigue.
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Four Running Shoes Worth Watching: ASICS, Brooks, RAD, and Mizuno Compared
Four of the most talked-about upcoming and recently released running shoes, assessed for what they actually bring to the table.
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Running Shoe Roundup: Brooks Hyperion 2, Hyperion Max 2, On Cloudboom Strike and Adidas Ultraboost 5X
Four new running shoes, four quick verdicts. A closer look at updated midsole foams, big weight changes and asking prices that do not always add up.
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9 Running Shoes on Our Test Bench This Season
From plush trail cruisers to a reworked Wave Rider, nine running shoes worth a closer look, with honest notes on fit, feel, and who each pair suits.
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Running Shoe Shopping Roundup: Three Models Worth Tracking Down
A sustainability-focused trainer, a lifestyle-leaning Hoka, and a supershoe successor: what our shopping session turned up on discounts and availability.
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Running Shoe Standouts of 2021: 11 Models That Defined the Year
A year-in-review look at the road and trail running shoes that earned their place, from the Hoka Mach 4 to Salomon's trail lineup and Asics' deep bench.
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What We Are Testing: Eight Running Shoes Worth Watching Right Now
Eight running shoes currently in testing, from the On Cloud Soma and Cloudboom Volt to the Saucony Ride 19 and Salomon Aeroglide 4 Gravel, with early impressions and who each shoe suits.
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This or That: 12 Running Shoes Worth Knowing About Right Now
A practical rundown of 12 current running shoes, from marathon racers to super trainers and one zero-drop casual pick, with honest strengths and trade-offs for each.
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Four Running Shoe Updates Worth Watching: Puma, Nike, Adidas and Asics
A close look at four upcoming updates: Puma DV8 Nitro 3, Nike Pegasus 42, Adidas Adios Pro 5 and Asics Nova Blast 6, and whether each moves in the right direction.
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Running Shoe Yay or Nay: Four New Releases Worth a Look
A quick verdict on four upcoming or recently released running shoes, from a budget marathon racer to a heavyweight daily trainer.
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Four New Running Shoes, Judged: Vomero Plus, Infinity Elite 2, SC Elite 5 and Nova Blast 5 Trail
A quick verdict on four new or upcoming running shoes, covering stack, weight, price and whether each one earns a spot on the buy list.
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Running Shoe Yay or Nay: Li-Ning, Adidas, New Balance and Brooks
Four upcoming running shoes get a quick verdict: the Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra, Adidas Hyperboost Euphoria, New Balance Ellipse Breathe and Brooks Hyperion Max 4.
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Running Shoe Yay or Nay: Nike Rival Fly 4, AdiZero Adios 9, Hoka Clifton 9 GTX, and On Cloudboom Zone
Four new or upcoming running shoes face the verdict: two earn a confident yay, two get left on the virtual shelves.
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Four New Running Shoes, Four Verdicts: What's Worth Your Money
The Kiprun KD900X LD Plus, Hoka Cielo X1 2.0, Mizuno Neo Zen and On Cloud Surfer 2 compared on stack, weight, price and who each shoe actually suits.
Running Shoes
Seven Running Shoes Worth a Second Look This Season
From a no-plate Endorphin daily trainer to a fortified super shoe, a fresh Nimbus, and a trail-ready Altra, here is how seven current running shoes stack up.
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5 Running Shoes In for Testing: Stability Trainers and Racers Worth Watching
Five new running shoes currently in testing, including a rebuilt stability trainer, two super shoes, and a surprisingly soft Altra daily trainer.
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Running Shoes of the Year 2025: Six Standouts Worth Your Miles
From a reimagined stability icon to an ultralight mile racer, these six shoes earned their place in our 2025 rotation.