Running

A Hyped Nike Feature Just Showed Up on the Last Shoe You’d Expect
This everyday trainer paves the way for more general-release models to adopt a covered Nike flourish.

On Just Turned Its Best Daily Trainer into Trail-Ready Workhorse
Smooth and stable, the Cloudsurfer 2 takes a run on the wild side.

Leave It to a Venerated Denim Brand to Transform a Trail Sneaker into a Must-Have Style Piece
Behold the wizardry of what happens when 3sixteen gets its hands on an outdoor shoe from America's oldest running brand.

Could This Dead-Simple Innovation Rewrite the Rules of Running Apparel?
Brands have spent billions developing futuristic breathable materials for athletic wear, but the best approach might be a bit lower tech.
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Hoka’s Flagship Trail Shoe Flips the Script on Modern Midsole Tech
Hoka's original running shoe, the Mafate charts a new course as the brand's go-to trail shoe for your longest days.
By Jack Seemer

Nike’s Most Intriguing Trail Innovation in Years Isn’t Actually a Shoe
Unfazed by the heat, Caleb Olson dominated the field at America's most prestigious trail race. But can we talk about that "sweater?"
By Jack Seemer

Adidas’s Mysterious New Sneaker Is Ready to Reclaim On’s Signature Look
On's CloudTec cushioning changed the sneaker industry forever, but it wasn't the first company to experiment with "tunneled" midsole designs.
By Ben Bowers

A Legendary Nike Shoe Returns Decades Later as a High-Performance Daily Trainer
The Mayfly is back ... sort of.
By Jack Seemer

With Its Most Technical Shoe to Date, Can On Conquer Trail Running’s Highest Peak?
Debuting its first-ever super shoe for the trails, On goes toe-to-toe with Hoka, Salomon and The North Face.
By Jack Seemer

Adidas’s Flagship Running Shoe Has Never Looked Better Than This
Inspired by Mexico's Monte Alto Natural Reserve, this stunning, earthy collaboration is much more than just a palette swap.
By Sean Tirman

Adidas Quietly Dropped the Best-Looking Daily Trainer of the Year and It’s Not Even Close
The Adizero Evo SL was already a stunner. Its newest colorway is the best one yet.
By Jack Seemer

Can Nike Solve One of Running’s Final Frontiers? Maybe Its Latest Tech Already Has
After shattering the women's mile record, Faith Kipyegon squares up against the four-minute barrier. It's a good thing she has the world's biggest sportswear company in her corner.
By Jack Seemer

Teva’s Next-Gen Trail Running Sandal Is Not Only Lighter — It’s Cheaper Too
The open-toed footwear pros somehow streamlined their popular off-road kicks while dropping the price. What gives?

Why Oakley’s Newest Performance Shades Look Like Familiar Classics
Oakley celebrates 50 years with shades that follow its famed logo. Plus, new trail shoes, an authentic Hawaiian shirt and more.
By Gear Patrol

An Upstart Brand’s Innovative New Trail Running Shoe Is Just Dripping With Premium Materials
Rising ultrarunning brand Mount to Coast makes its off-road debut with a compelling mix of style and substance.

Did a Yoga Brand Just Drop the Best-Looking New Trail Running Shoes?
And perhaps more importantly, can the actual function of Lululemon’s Wildfeel footwear rise to the level of its fetching form?

Hoka’s Boldest Shoe Ever Isn’t Done Turning Heads
The brand updates its contentious Speed Loafer design. Plus, Spec's new aluminum e-bikes, a BMW shooting brake and more.
By Gear Patrol

Nike’s New Sleeper Daily Trainer Is a Shoe for the True Purists
Long overshadowed by the Pegasus and Vomero, Nike's other daily trainer finally looks ready to step into the limelight.
By Jack Seemer

The 7 Best Daily Running Shoes I’ve Tested in 2025 (So Far)
I've tested dozens of shoes since the beginning of 2025. These are the pairs I didn't want to take off.
By Jack Seemer