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“What really blows me away is that rugged, tank-like durability packed into such a fast, snappy shoe”: Arc’teryx’s new Sylan 2 pairs supercritical foam with a carbon plate for serious mountain speed
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (698+ words) The North Face just dropped a city-ready GORE-TEX collection built with material 15 times stronger than steel by weight I test running shoes for a living, and here are the 3 most exciting launches in 2026 (so far) The updated trail runner drops…...
I love running, and these three reflective running vests are the ones I’d recommend in 2026
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (1262+ words) I test running shoes for a living, and here are the 3 most exciting launches in 2026 (so far) Amazfit's new running watch packs maps, sapphire glass and coaching for under $200 Patagonia fans should check out this Scandinavian brand's new ultralight outdoor…...
“We are very, very close to launching performance shoes that are printed”: Adidas hints at radical new running tech as the brand’s running business surges
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (598+ words) I test running shoes for a living, and here are the 3 most exciting launches in 2026 (so far) Adidas Adizero Evo SL gets a bold new identity just in time for spring training Amazfit's new running watch packs maps, sapphire glass…...
Hoka’s fastest everyday trainer just got lighter, cooler and more dialled in
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (532+ words) The North Face just dropped a city-ready GORE-TEX collection built with material 15 times stronger than steel by weight I test running shoes for a living, and here are the 3 most exciting launches in 2026 (so far) Adidas Adizero Evo SL gets…...
“The opening of our second LightSpray factory is a monumental milestone for us”: On’s laceless super trainer shows robot-sprayed running shoes are ready for the masses
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (573+ words) The North Face just dropped a city-ready GORE-TEX collection built with material 15 times stronger than steel by weight I test running shoes for a living, and here are the 3 most exciting launches in 2026 (so far) New Balance just launched a…...
Hoka reimagines its carbon race shoes with John Elliott for life beyond race day
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (528+ words) The North Face just dropped a city-ready GORE-TEX collection built with material 15 times stronger than steel by weight I test running shoes for a living, and here are the 3 most exciting launches in 2026 (so far) New Balance just launched a…...
"The Ellipse celebrates all who run": New Balance just launched a brand-new running shoe franchise and it’s not about speed
1+ week, 2+ day ago (432+ words) Fresh Foam X cushioning, a smooth rocker geometry and a comfort-first brief define the new Ellipse trainer New Balance has expanded its running shoe lineup with the launch of a brand-new franchise, the Ellipse, a comfort-focused daily trainer designed to…...
“How do we connect physics to a traditional piece of apparel?”: Nike Radical AirFlow could be the biggest rethink in performance apparel in years
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1365+ words) Nike's VP of Apparel Innovation Product Design explains the thinking behind Nike's most disruptive innovation in recent times When Nike's Radical AirFlow top first appeared at Western States last year, it didn't arrive with a lengthy explainer or a tidy…...
I’ve tested multiple running packs over the years, and these are the three I'd recommend in 2026
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1615+ words) Three very different vests and packs for a range of running and speedhiking escapades Once you start running distances of 10k or more, especially outside of organised events where there are usually water stations, you need to start carrying your own…...
Why 90s running style still looks better than today’s
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1251+ words) Running didn't used to be this complicated, and late-80s/early-90s gear proves it Running gear has never been better than now in 2026. Super shoes are lighter than a smartphone, foams are bouncier and more responsive, fabrics breathe, wick and regulate…...