

Cory Smith
Published
We put this spring’s super spikes to the test on the oval and sorted the top models for each distance, plus the best-value options on the market
This year’s fastest kicks for every kind of terrain
These models will help you push your speed limits
Make quick work of messy terrain
Kicks for getting faster, from race day to recovery jog
Faster splits and higher summits are just around the corner
This fun and unique workout teaches you to pace with precision.
Grip and support on any dirt, at any distance
Kicks to sustain your toughest blacktop efforts
Your GPS watch will lose its signal during the New York City Marathon. Here’s how to bypass it and know your true pace.
Spry and responsive foul-weather trainers for road and trail
Whether you're on burly mountain ridges or buffed singletrack, these kicks have you covered
Seven supremely capable shoes for the pavement
Heavy has gone the way of the dinosaur
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