It can be a challenge to find a great race day shoe—you need something comfortable, reliable enough to handle any distance, and built for speed. The Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 can do all this and more. At roughly seven ounces, this shoe is incredibly light. We like how it has a rocker...
Both these factors help with quicker forefoot transitions, something that is very useful during a 5K race. On the other hand, the Metaspeed Sky’s forefoot behavior is less aggressive. That’s why we recommend the Sky for longer runs, and the Edge for shorter distances. The lightweight and...
From cushioned and lightweight to comfy and stable, these are the 14 best running shoes we’re loving right now for the road, trail, and race day.
Although New Balance has released some good race shoes in recent years, the brand’s carbon plate offerings have always been overshadowed by the likes of Nike and Adidas. The SC Elite V3 changes that with a level of performance that makes it the most accomplished super shoe from the brand t...
For training and race day, roads and trails, these are our favorite Men’s running shoes. By Dan Roe and Michael CharboneauUpdated: May 08, 2024 6:07 PM EDT Tested by Morgan Petruny Reviewed by Jeff DengateRunner-in-Chief Jump to ProductsSave Article ...
The 7 best Nike trail running shoes based on extensive wear and lab testing. We award the best overall, best road-to-trail, best for race, best for speed, best for long distance, best waterproof and best budget.
As you'd expect from a dedicated race shoe, the sole doesn't flinch under the force of big efforts. There are no pinch points in the well-ventilated polyurethane upper. Two unidirectional Boa dials and a Velcro strap allow you to tweak tension. Our testing found the Surge Pro's premier...
Just like all your other shoes, running shoes perform best in certain scenarios. For example, theHOKA Clifton 9makes a great recovery run shoe but not so much a great speed workout shoe. On the flip side, a carbon fiber shoe makes a great race day shoe but not a great recovery run ...
High-mileage footwear needs to offer the perfect combination ofcomfort, durability, andsupportto see you safely through training and race day. Not only will the right marathon running shoes give you thespeedandconfidenceyou’ll need toshave minutes off your PB,but they’ll also help youmaintain...
extra bounce and help propel you forward when you're pushing off from the starting line. They have a 6-millimeter drop, which is standard for runners and can translate to a more comfortable heel strike, but this also depends on your individual foot strike and the duration of your race. ...