It took Altra a while to release the Escalante 5, but we think the wait was worth it. We were impressed by the improved energy return, comfortable and breathable knit upper, and the expected roomy ...

The Brooks Cascadia 20 finally gets the upgrade we had been waiting for. In our experience, the addition of Vibram Megagrip transforms the shoe, while the new DNA Flash v2 foam helps reduce weight ...

Land on the midfoot or forefoot and want a versatile shoe that can handle both easy runs and faster workouts without a premium price tag. Felt that the Novablast 5 was too bulky and are looking for a ...

The HOKA Speedgoat 7 finally delivers the supercritical EVA upgrade that many runners have been waiting for, and we think it pushes the series in the right direction. We were impressed by the ...

The gravel trend is only getting bigger, and Brooks finally joined the party with the Ghost Trail. We found in the lab that it blends the familiar Ghost ride with dependable traction, strong ...

The Cloudmonster 3 holds onto what defines the series: a high stack, firm ride, CloudTec midsole, and a premium-feeling upper. However, we also found that it is heavy, firm, expensive, and lacking ...

After testing the Endorphin Pro 5 in the lab and taking it out for several runs, we believe that it’s: The best super shoe for beginners or runners who feel uncomfortable with unstable designs. Ideal ...

The La Sportiva Prodigio Pro blends eye-catching design with real performance. We were impressed by the energetic ride, especially during faster efforts where the forefoot felt quick and responsive.

A great trail shoe must deliver from top to bottom, and we think the ASICS Trabuco 14 does exactly that. In our lab tests, we found that the new FF Blast Max midsole brings a lively, comfortable ride ...

German industry may be going through a tough period, but that’s clearly not the case in running shoes. In our lab tests, the Hyperboost Edge delivered top-tier cushioning, superb energy return, and ...

The Cloudflow 5 left us frustrated more than anything else. We think it completely misses the mark as a modern tempo shoe. In our experience, it feels heavy, overly firm, and lifeless underfoot, with ...

Reebok intended to make the Nano X5 'the most comfortable version of the Nano yet.' But did they succeed? Our lab tests revealed that this iteration indeed provides better forefoot cushioning for ...