The HOKA Speedgoat 7 finally delivers the supercritical EVA upgrade that many runners have been waiting for, and we think it pushes the series in the right direction. We were impressed by the ...
The gravel trend is only getting bigger, and Brooks finally joined the party with the Ghost Trail. We found in the lab that it blends the familiar Ghost ride with dependable traction, strong ...
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 ...
After testing the Endorphin Pro 5 in the lab and taking it out for several runs, we believe that it’s: The best super shoe for beginners or runners who feel uncomfortable with unstable designs. Ideal ...
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.
Reebok intended to make the Nano X5 'the most comfortable version of the Nano yet.' But did they succeed? Our lab tests revealed that this iteration indeed provides better forefoot cushioning for ...
The Caldera 8 looks like a max-stack shoe, but it falls short of that promise. It offers only moderate cushioning, and we think it needs more foam underfoot to truly separate itself inside the Brooks ...
Runners chasing one of the fastest racing shoes ever created... or perhaps the fastest! Midfoot and forefoot strikers with a neutral gait who want a competition shoe proven by lab data to enhance ...
We think the On Cloudsurfer Max is aimed more at casual users than serious runners. In our testing, the ride felt firm, sluggish, and lacking in energy return, far away from what we expect from a shoe ...
A versatile cross-trainer with a ton of toebox space - that's our impression of the Inov8 F-Lite in a nutshell. While it's not as lifting-ready as the F-Lite Max, it is a solid option for a little bit ...
The Metafuji Trail feels both impressive and disappointing at once. We found in our lab tests that its shock absorption, upper, and outsole are first-class, showing real potential. However, the ...