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There's not a cut-and-dry answer, but there are warning signs that your shoes need replacing.
Swiss footwear company On Running is betting on it
A new study shows how toe spring in shoes reduces the work your foot has to do 鈥 and why that isn't always a good thing.
Designed for faster running, this new bouncy, lightweight road running shoe excels.聽
In this excerpt from "Kicksology," Brian Metzler takes an in-depth look to try and find the culprit behind the prevalence of injuries in runners.
This updated Topo Ultrafly provides an exceptional fit and a ride that blends comfort, stability and performance.
We wear-tested 12 of the best plate-enhanced racing "super shoes" available this summer and fall to help you find what's best for you when you want to go fast.
A brief history leading to the World Athletics' ruling setting limits on the Nike Vaporfly and similar shoes 鈥 and where we are now.
While you won鈥檛 run like Mr. Bouncety-Bounce in these cartoon-esque platforms, you will have levity aplenty and an abundance of soft protection.
A "best buy," the Reebok Forever Floatride Energy 2 delivers a soft-and-bouncy ride in a light package with an improved fit.
The Olympic marathon qualifier will be racing in a pair of Cloudflows this Saturday after securing a sponsorship with the Swiss running brand.
Asics' entry into the carbon-fiber wars is a light, low-to-the-ground, energetic racing flat.
New understanding of the importance of fit, comfort and shoe movement puts the top of the running shoe center stage.
The six most influential patents that have changed running shoe design since the mid-1970s.
Explore where the running shoe industry is going next with this excerpt from 鈥淜icksology.鈥
Dialed-in fit for ease in keeping the rubber side down on technical trails.
Puma's UltraRide delivers more than flashy, futuristic styling; this speedy shoe fits superbly and produces powerful strides.
Big wheels keep on turning with HOKA鈥檚 鈥渉old my beer鈥 trail plow, which now fits better and rolls smoother.
Every year, 国产吃瓜黑料 dedicates two whole magazines to gear. Here's what goes on behind the scenes.
The newest version of Nike's Pegasus lives up to the franchise's versatile daily trainer tradition, and delivers a softer, snappier ride.
3 New trail running shoes that make you feel connected to the terrain and light on your feet.
3 Trail running shoes that will take you from door to mountain top, deftly navigating pavement, gravel, dirt and rocks.
The Wave Horizon 4, Mizuno's plushest trainer, is well appointed for a long run鈥nd creature comfort.
9 keys for new runners to make your running more enjoyable, more effective, and more sustainable.
The EnRoute 3 from Sweden鈥檚 premier running brand is a light, bouncy, no-nonsense trainer/racer that moves smoothly and comfortably with your foot.
A 鈥渟uper shoe鈥 with advanced foam and a propulsion plate, the Speed Elite Hyper performs like a close-to-the-ground racing flat.
A departure for Asics, the new Gel Nimbus Lite is less filling, tastes great.
Even with major races postponed, the sport remains upside down, with the focus still on shoes instead of who's wearing them
Dad knees and an aging body changed my mind about Hokas
If a low-top hiking boot and a cushy, lightweight trail runner had a baby, the New Balance Hierro v5 trail shoe would be it.
Salomon鈥檚 new Sense Ride 3 is made for the trail yet smooth and resilient enough for the road.
The outlandish-looking trail model is designed to enhance stability. Here's how it stacks up.
Lessons from a lifetime of testing running shoes: Few are wrong, some are oh-so-right.
Light, speedy models that keep you connected to the road and pushing off quickly and powerfully.
These new models balance strong cushioning with stability and responsiveness to enhance your comfort and ride.
A new breed of stability shoes are sleek, springy and suitable for all runners.
Energy return is the rage these days. These five new models create it in different ways with different results for each runner.
An improved fit and modern aesthetic add to this consistently reliable and affordable everyday trainer.
Under Armour's newest model realizes the full potential of their high-rebound HOVR foam for a comfortable, smooth and snappy ride鈥攑lus helps to improve your stride.
The simple story of an unfair shoe with 鈥渟prings鈥 doesn鈥檛 capture the true complexity of the ongoing debate about technology in footwear
Brooks new carbon-fiber shoe rides smoothly and stably, and, on first run, increased pace by 3% at same effort.
New rules appear to be a broadside against Kipchoge's Nike Alphafly, and leave lots of outstanding questions about the Trials and Tokyo.
Track and field's governing body, World Athletics, has prohibited racing in prototypes and issued a limit on stack heights
The question for most runners isn't whether super shoes are cheating, it is whether we're cheating ourselves by wearing them.
Results! We want data. What did the side-by-side Vaporfly/Adios treadmill test show? We found the answers.
A half dozen speedy, and slightly supportive, models to get you through your next half marathon.
The lightweight, beefy Altra Duo 1.5 is built for races but well-suited for logging urban miles.
Sometimes running shoes let you down at the worst possible time. Here's a review of some of the highest profile shoe fails in running history.
An ideal shoe for high-altitude adventure runs
Before we ban super shoes, we should also be considering if they could reduce injuries.
No longer variations of vanilla, today鈥檚 running shoe midsoles come in a variety of flavors, combining innovative materials to create curated rides for every runner.
What you choose for racing shoes depends on the distance, your fitness鈥攁nd what you like to feel underfoot.
The two-hour barrier and the women鈥檚 marathon world record both fell this weekend. The history makers, Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei, have one obvious thing in common.
An already excellent shoe gets an upgrade
Seven new spiked racers to take care of your feet when tearing up the turf
Choosing the best footwear for your Achilles requires balancing protection and strengthening.
Pack these essentials to keep up your workout routine鈥攏o matter where you go
Alternative lacing and fit systems now provide ease, precision and adaptability.
Proving that the mid-30s are prime time, the evolved Pegasus everyday trainer excels at almost everything.
That speck, high on the ridgeline, is pastor Sverri Steinholm, who serves as a preacher to the people of his parish and its hospital
We sat through the 20-minute molding process, then took them out on dirt to see how they performed
Always wanting more pockets? Try Rabbit鈥檚 Dirt Pounders shorts, which have seven of them for anything else you need to carry.
Whether you're on burly mountain ridges or buffed singletrack, these kicks have you covered
Running shoes, technical apparel, sports equipment, oh my! These are all among the products whose price tags could be impacted negatively by the trade war with China.
The ubiquitous tapered toebox stems from fashion, not function, and may be the source of your running injuries.
Our top picks for all conditions, from dry or slushy roads to technical or muddy singletrack
I put my own feet on the line to find out
In the past few years, trail runners from the French gear company have started showing up on runways. Why?
This road-running shoe is broken up into zones corresponding to each major foot joint, for targeted support that doesn't add weight or bulk
Whatever you want鈥攎ore support, a quicker turnover, or built-in data tracking鈥攖hese runners have it