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The "Barefoot-Maxxing" Trend Is Still Alive and Well—These Are the Best Shoes to Do It In
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (1118+ words) Weight: 6.3 oz (men’s), 5.8 (women’s) Sole Thickness: 15 mm (includes removable 3 mm insole) Pros and Cons + Well-tuned balance of cushion and ground feel + Fun, lively ride + Lots of room for toe splay – Fabric bunches between eyelets Weight: 9.8 oz (men’s), 8.4 oz (women’s) Sole…...
I Have Permanent Tan Lines From Testing River Shoes All Summer. Here's What Made the Cut.
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (1514+ words) The best water shoe depends on the river you’re floating. A hot, sunny desert trip through the Grand Canyon calls for something different than a chilly trip down Oregon’s Rogue River. Some rivers include long side hikes over rocky terrain....
We Tested $100 Versions of Top Running Shoes. Here's What We Found Out.
1+ week, 4+ day ago (671+ words) Let’s face it: Running shoes can be expensive. With costly technologies like supercritical, nitrogen-infused midsole foams and highly engineered mesh uppers, prices continue to soar. High-tech features have made top-end running shoes lighter, springier, faster, and more comfortable than ever…...
Are Expensive Running Shoes Worth the Extra Cash? Here's What Our Lab Testing Reveals.
2+ week, 6+ day ago (613+ words) Running shoes, unlike a lot of other gear items, aren’t a “buy it for life” proposition. No matter how carefully you clean and store your kicks, at some point, the tread wears down, the foam cushioning fails to bounce back,…...
Why Smooth Is the New Fast
3+ week, 4+ day ago (411+ words) The HOKA Clifton 11 builds on history. In 2009, HOKA shocked the running shoe industry when it introduced maximally cushioned shoes among a sea of minimalist footwear. HOKA entered the shoe market with a notably oversized midsole and a uniquely shaped curve…...
If You’re Ambitious About Running, Get a Shoe to Match
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (516+ words) You don’t have to be a “serious” runner to take running seriously. You just have to be passionate about reaching your potential. The brand-new HOKA Clifton PRO was built for runners who push themselves to do better and need a…...
Hip Pack or Full Pack? We Tested Every Style to Find the Best Mountain Bike Packs of 2026.
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (743+ words) About a decade ago, the hip pack became all the rage. And for quick lunch rides and hot laps, they cover the bases just fine—especially now that modern bikes offer in-frame storage. Even for longer, light-and-fast adventures, a solid…...
No, You Probably Don't Need Really Expensive Hiking Boots
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (360+ words) On the trail, you can learn a lot about someone by looking at their feet. Some hikers prance through the trees in lightweight trail running shoes, while others take heavier steps in burly boots. Somewhere between those two extremes is…...
I Tried the New Trail Version of Adidas’s Best-Selling Road Trainer. Spoiler: I Love It.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (828+ words) Outside Magazine The New Adidas Terrex Agravic SL Brings a Fan-Favorite Road Shoe to the Dirt I recently moved from New York City to Zurich, Switzerland. And, like most runners, my first instinct upon arrival was to lace up and…...
Late-Stage Capitalism Wants Me to Buy Five Pairs of Workout Shoes. Screw That.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (332+ words) For almost a year now, I’ve been committing heresy. Enmeshed in an illicit love affair with a pair of North Face Altamesa 500s, I’ve been sinning against the church of modern outdoor gear culture. I’m finally ready to confess to all…...