Cory Smith is a Santa Barbara, California-based athlete, online-running coach and freelance journalist specializing in running- and climbing-related content and gear reviews. He draws from over 25 years as an elite runner and rock climber for ideas, inspiration, and expertise.
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This year’s fastest kicks for every kind of terrain
Kicks for getting faster, from race day to recovery jog
Whether you're on burly mountain ridges or buffed singletrack, these kicks have you covered
Our top picks for all conditions, from dry or slushy roads to technical or muddy singletrack
Whatever you want—more support, a quicker turnover, or built-in data tracking—these runners have it
Testing 59 pairs of running socks, we ran everywhere from the French Alps to the sunny beach paths of California. Here’s what we found.
The goal: to give your trail runner an extra layer of armor