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 Novablast has earned its place as one of the most popular daily trainers on the market, and in our experience, version 6 keeps that reputation alive. We were impressed by the lighter build, the ...

The Vibram FiveFingers V-Run is the purest barefoot running shoe we've tested to date. In our experience, it delivers unmatched ground feel and incredible flexibility. We were especially impressed by ...

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 ...

Runners who prefer plush midsoles will likely find the Mach 7 too firm, as its supercritical EVA foam leans toward the firmer side. Instead, we recommend the adidas Supernova Rise 3 or the New Balance ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Caldera 8 looks like a max-stack shoe, but it falls short of that promise. It offers only moderate cushioning, and we think it needs more foam underfoot to truly separate itself inside the Brooks ...

We were excited to see Brooks finally deliver the long-awaited foam upgrade in the Cascadia 19, as the DNA Loft v3 makes the ride noticeably softer, smoother, and more enjoyable on the trails. During ...