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The Shoes the Fastest New York City Marathoners Wore, Decade by Decade

This is more than just gear nerdery. The shoes behind New York’s fastest times reveal decades of innovation, drama, and the occasional wardrobe malfunction.

Oscar BemOctober 30, 2026

Road Shoes

At the Chicago Marathon, the Lightest Super Shoe Ever Made Dominated the Podium—Again

These shoes led the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Our lead gear tester explains why.

Cory SmithOctober 13, 2026

Gear

These Gear Picks Took Our Training to the Next Level

Yes, a button-up shirt can be part of your training wardrobe.

Heather Mayer IrvineAugust 31, 2026

Road Shoes

Are Expensive Running Shoes Worth the Extra Cash? Here's What Our Lab Testing Reveals.

Do expensive running shoes really perform better than budget models in head-to-head testing? We took to the lab to find out.

Kristen Geil, Adam TrenkampAugust 7, 2026

Road Shoes

I Tried a $600 Running Shoe Rotation While Marathon Training. Regretfully, It Worked

I regret to inform you that investing in three totally different pairs of running shoes helped my marathon training a lot—despite choosing the slowest pair for race day.

Genevieve Farrell RostonMay 29, 2026

Gear

Women, It’s Not Your Imagination. Your Running Shoe Was Designed for Men.

For decades, women have been running in shoes designed for men’s feet and bodies. That’s starting to change.

Jenessa ConnorFebruary 24, 2026

Road Shoes

The Fastest Running Shoes at the 2025 New York City Marathon

A record-breaking day for Hellen Obiri and On, a podium sweep for Adidas, and a big surprise from Salomon—New York put the latest marathon running shoe technology to the test.

Andrew LyleNovember 4, 2025

Apparel

We Challenged Our Lead Running Tester to Build a High-Quality Kit for $250. Here’s What She Chose.

Running is hard enough without fighting cheap gear, but you don’t have to break the bank for comfortable, durable apparel.

Lisa JhungJune 1, 2026

Road Shoes

5 Lightest Running Shoes We’ve Tested and Recommend

We found the lightest running shoe in each category—from super shoe racers to max-cushioned trainers—to help you fly through the miles.

Jonathan BeverlySeptember 18, 2025

Road Shoes

8 Hand-Picked Running Shoes That Nail the Clean Aesthetic

A minimalist style characterized by effortless, polished looks featuring neutral colors is all the rage right now—yet hard to find in running shoes. So we combed through our annual gear guide to bring you the best shoes of the year that you can find in white, black, and tan.

Rebekah Brately, Jonathan BeverlyJuly 29, 2025

Road Shoes

6 of Our Editors’ Favorite Shoes Are on Sale for the 4th of July

We combed our archives to find the best running shoes—the ones our editors tested and loved—that also happen to be on sale for the week of the 4th of July.

Chris FosterJuly 3, 2025

Road Shoes

Our 6 Favorite Shoes for New Runners

Our 20-plus-person testing team put their heads together to select the six pairs of kicks that make every step feel easier.

Cory SmithJuly 1, 2025

Road Shoes

Research Shows Your Running Shoe Color Could Impact Your Speed. Here’s Why

There’s a reason you’re drawn to certain running shoe colors. And giving in to those interests could help you land your next PR using color psychology.

Rebekah Brately, Jonathan BeverlyMay 7, 2025

Road Shoes

Check out the 2024 New York City Marathon Special Edition Running Shoes

New Balance, Topo, and Saucony have unveiled their 2024 New York City Marathon-themed shoes

Brian MetzlerJuly 10, 2025

Road Shoes

Jump On These Super Shoes at Up to 50% Off Before They Are Replaced With New Models

We lab-tested and ran in 19 super shoes, comparing their ride so you can find the one that best fits your stride

Abby Levene, Lisa Jhung, Cory Smith, Jonathan BeverlySeptember 10, 2025

Road Shoes

The Best Running Shoes for Training and Racing

We put 117 shoes through thousands of miles of long runs, speed workouts, races, and daily jaunts. These 16 emerged as the best.

Lisa Jhung, Cory SmithAugust 13, 2025

Road Shoes

Do You Actually Need Super Shoes to Run Your Best?

Our Dear Gear columnist breaks down the benefits—and potential downsides—of buying a super shoe

Jonathan BeverlySeptember 30, 2024

Road Shoes

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 First Run Review

Our initial wear-testing reveals that this ultra-lightweight training shoe is soft, smooth and very roomy

Brian MetzlerJuly 10, 2025

Road Shoes

These Are the Shoes That Ruled the 2024 Boston Marathon

After Adidas and On claimed victories, Nike, Asics, Puma and Brooks were the other top brands

Brian MetzlerJuly 10, 2025

Road Shoes

Run, Recycle, Repeat: Asics Launches Circular Nimbus Mirai Everyday Trainer

It’s a reliable everyday trainer that runs like the Gel-Nimbus 26, but it is designed to be disassembled and recycled at the end of its functional lifespan.

Brian MetzlerApril 11, 2024