Nearly a decade ago, Nike’s Vaporfly 4% ushered in running’s “super shoe” era. With its big-rebound super foam midsole and carbon plate, boasting 4 percent efficiency gains, that shoe's revolutionary ...

There are no footballs. Just cones, discs and poles, and a group of players gripped by a mixture of nerves and anxiety on the start line. Welcome to the pre-season running test. Over the past couple ...

Martin Fritz Huber is a frequent contributor to Outside who previously wrote the In Stride column about running culture. He also works as a tree care professional in New York City. But the foam was ...

If a running hat’s main job were to keep the sun out of your eyes, you could just wear any old baseball cap. But those kinds of caps are often made from heavy materials that don’t allow your head to ...

How do you work your non-workhorse shoes into rotation wisely? Even before I read the most recent “Ask the Test Team” column in the newsletter, I’d bought a pair of Saucony Endorphin Speed. This was ...

With its longer battery life, more rugged build, and improved navigation tools, the Apple Watch Ultra set a new benchmark for smartwatches with genuine running credentials. The second-generation Apple ...

Editor’s Note, August 14, 2025: We continue to monitor this list, checking product links and availability. All of the shoes here are currently available. Shopping for a pair of running shoes can be a ...

When people say they need to get faster at running, it can mean multiple types of running workouts required to build a base of endurance, a set mile pace and sprinting as fast as possible. The ...

While most GPS watches focus on running outdoors, it’s easy to forget that millions also spend time on the treadmill as well. Whether just part of a gym routine, escaping the worst of the weather (hot ...

People use many types of running workouts to improve their pace for timed runs and longer-distance races. Knowing which ones are best for you and how to place them into your week is a mix of best ...