The Secret Behind Super Shoe Speed? It’s Not Just the Carbon-Fiber Plate
Ward’s holy-smokes experience was common in the early days of super shoes. Also common was the belief that the carbon-fiber ...
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Hoka’s Most Iconic Trail Shoe Is Now More Technical Than Ever
The original Mafate ushered in an era of max-cushioned trail shoes. The carbon-infused Mafate X represents its biggest update ...
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The best carbon plate running shoes 2025
As an avid runner who loves racing, I’ve been testing the best carbon plate running shoes ever since the original Nike Vaporfly 4% launched. I’ve tried almost every super-shoe released since ...
Tracksmith’s Sophomore Running Shoe Is as Innovative as It Is Stylish
With its trademark minimalism, Tracksmith calls the design no-nonsense, but that undercuts how innovative the shoe is. There ...
I ran 35 miles in the Asics Metafuji Trail and it’s one of the fastest trail shoes I’ve tested
Standing 45mm tall at the heel and 40mm at the forefoot, the Metafuji Trail is the highest-stack trail shoe I’ve ever tested, ...
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The 8 Best Hoka Running Shoes, According to a Running Coach
My interest in shoes is rooted in competition ... I came to appreciate how well it kept trail debris out. Carbon-fiber plates are a high-end feature, and the Tecton X 3’s price reflects that.
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Is Nike’s Cult Outdoorsy Brand Getting Serious About Trail Running? It Sure Looks That Way
Super shoes have revolutionized road running ... only it won’t be coming from the Swoosh’s traditional Trail roster but its retro hiking division, ACG. The Ultrafly, first released in 2023, features a ...