The cat didn’t come to play. Given the harsh competition, PUMA is not a brand we hear a lot from or about. But seeing Molly Seidel win bronze in the Tokyo Olympic Games wearing Nitro Elites made many ...

Some trail shoes are created for the harshest off-road challenges, like rocks, mud, snow, and branches. They keep you protected and surefooted. Others are made for the more urban-ready conditions and ...

They say great things come from small beginnings. That said, don't confuse "small beginnings" for a rough start. No, you can be in your best form as a freshman if you sport the finest running shoes ...

It took Altra a while to release the Escalante 5, but we think the wait was worth it. We were impressed by the improved energy return, comfortable and breathable knit upper, and the expected roomy ...

We had high expectations for the Hyperboost Run, but we found in the lab that breathability remains a major weakness and is even worse than in the Edge. Still, we were impressed by how much the new ...

The Novablast has earned its place as one of the most popular daily trainers on the market, and in our experience, version 6 keeps that reputation alive. We were impressed by the lighter build, the ...

Runners who prefer plush midsoles will likely find the Mach 7 too firm, as its supercritical EVA foam leans toward the firmer side. Instead, we recommend the adidas Supernova Rise 3 or the New Balance ...

The Cloudmonster 3 holds onto what defines the series: a high stack, firm ride, CloudTec midsole, and a premium-feeling upper. However, we also found that it is heavy, firm, expensive, and lacking ...

Like most popular cross-trainers today, the Dropset 4 shifts towards versatility, moving away from its lifting-focused identity. But as our lab tests showed, this redesign did not compromise the ...

The La Sportiva Prodigio Pro blends eye-catching design with real performance. We were impressed by the energetic ride, especially during faster efforts where the forefoot felt quick and responsive.

A great trail shoe must deliver from top to bottom, and we think the ASICS Trabuco 14 does exactly that. In our lab tests, we found that the new FF Blast Max midsole brings a lively, comfortable ride ...

The Cloudflow 5 left us frustrated more than anything else. We think it completely misses the mark as a modern tempo shoe. In our experience, it feels heavy, overly firm, and lifeless underfoot, with ...