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Where did the brand known for its huge, cushy soles come from—and how did they get on the feet of Britney Spears?

Long runs are one of the most critical parts of ultramarathon training. Here are the best shoes for making them feel like a breeze.

200+ mile races are a different beast that requires a different set of tools. 2022 champ Joe McConaughy walked us through his arsenal.

For most of their history, running shoes have been marketed and sold for their ability to reduce injury. That has changed.

And what can you do to extend the life of your favorite pair?

This shoe brings carbon-plated speed to the masses

These rugged runners love to rally

Runners smack the ground harder—but get injured less—in more cushioned shoes. New research explains why.

Weather is warming up and racing season is beginning, so here are the best trail shoes for this spring and summer.

At the intersection of soft and speedy, you’ll find the Hoka Tecton X, another contender in the growing market for carbon-plate trail shoes.

Lighter, springier - with the same cush you’ve come to expect from Hoka. Here’s what’s new in the Speedgoat 5.

The Cascadia was the first trail shoe our assistant editor ever ran in. She now owns dozens of trail shoes, but always returns to this one.

The $375 Speedland SL:PDX might just change how runners think about their equipment.

No matter where you're running or what terrain you'll be on, we've got a shoe recommendation for you.

The new batch of trail running shoes is coming soon, and there's a lot to look forward to.

The traction, stability, and protection of trail shoes will arm you for adventure on snowy roads this winter.

Speedland is launching a new shoe that they say transcends the category, and it has an eye-catching price tag.

BOA has long pioneered innovative fit with their unique micro-adjustable BOA Fit System, but now, with the La Sportiva Cyklon, they’re debuting an all-new Dynamic Cage™ upper, providing the ultimate in secure, connected trail shoe fit.

The materials that give our running shoes durability, bounce, and comfort are part of both a plastic problem and a carbon emissions crisis.

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Trail Runner's Choice for your winter line up.

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Barefoot running: we've all heard about it. Should you be ditching shoes and running in the nude (from the ankles down)?

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