It took Altra a while to release the Escalante 5, but we think the wait was worth it. We were impressed by the improved energy return, comfortable and breathable knit upper, and the expected roomy ...

Land on the midfoot or forefoot and want a versatile shoe that can handle both easy runs and faster workouts without a premium price tag. Felt that the Novablast 5 was too bulky and are looking for a ...

The Vibram FiveFingers V-Run is the purest barefoot running shoe we've tested to date. In our experience, it delivers unmatched ground feel and incredible flexibility. We were especially impressed by ...

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 ...

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 Cloudflow 5 left us frustrated more than anything else. We think it completely misses the mark as a modern tempo shoe. In our experience, it feels heavy, overly firm, and lifeless underfoot, with ...

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 ...

We were excited to see Brooks finally deliver the long-awaited foam upgrade in the Cascadia 19, as the DNA Loft v3 makes the ride noticeably softer, smoother, and more enjoyable on the trails. During ...

HOKA dropped the "Speed" word from the Mafate name, and after testing it, we think that was the right call given the added weight. Still, this ultra-cushioned trail shoe delivers a plush, energetic ...

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 ...

The ASICS Trabuco Max 4 feels more like a minor refresh than a full redesign, holding onto the same DNA as the last version with its towering stack, super-stiff build, and hefty weight. On our runs, ...

We were amazed by the PUMA Velocity Nitro 4 and its explosive energy return at such a fair price. We loved the lightweight feel, the grippy PumaGrip outsole, and the fun ride. While it’s not ideal for ...