research shows that when you choose a shoe simply because it’s comfortable, you’re less likely to get injured. But if a shoe doesn’t fit, it’ll never be comfy. The two experiences, which we test for separately, are so closely connected that we combined them into one category of top picks that offer a made-for-me sensation. If these seven running shoes fit, wear them. … [Read more...] about These 7 Shoes May Be the Most Comfortable You’ll Ever Run In
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These 7 Cushioned Running Shoes Are Like Pillows for Your Feet
ahhh sensation of your first step in a well-cushioned shoe? But it’s a tricky balance. Goldilocks-like runners want a shoe that has just the right amount of cushioning—not too little, not too much. The shoes shown here undeniably popped in the cushy department, more so than any other category, in both our lab and the wear tests. These seven are the cushioned running shoes you’ll want to sink your feet into. … [Read more...] about These 7 Cushioned Running Shoes Are Like Pillows for Your Feet
The 10 Best Running Shoes for Winter Miles, Even When It’s Downright Gnarly Out
Just because it’s cold, snowy, rainy, or downright gnarly outside doesn’t mean the treadmill is your only option. There are plenty of winter running shoes that boast weatherproof features and can keep you on your favorite outdoor routes all season. Check out these 10 weather-tested picks that will help you earn bonus badass points. Related video: Best Tips for Running in the Snow … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Running Shoes for Winter Miles, Even When It’s Downright Gnarly Out
Nike’s New React Foam Confirms Cushy Shoes Are Here to Stay. Here’s What You Need to Know
Today, Nike announces the release of a new proprietary foam midsole technology called Nike React. The very first shoe to feature React will be the Epic React Flyknit running shoe. It’s a sleek little number (available February 22), with a simple, knit upper that sits atop a single layer of extra thick React foam. In a trend that’s been sweeping the running shoe industry, Nike is centering all its attention and fanfare on the properties of the foam itself, rather than highlighting other individual parts of the shoe.“React is our most complete foam ever,” says Ernest Kim, footwear innovation director at Nike. Kim geeks out, praising the ride this new foam delivers. “You not only get great energy return—13 percent greater than Lunarlon—but [you also get] a much softer experience as well,” he says. For a runner who wants a shoe that feels springy and light, but that can still hold up through plenty of miles, Kim feels that Nike nailed it with … [Read more...] about Nike’s New React Foam Confirms Cushy Shoes Are Here to Stay. Here’s What You Need to Know