Podiatrists’ Advice on What to Look for in a Stability Shoe and This Year’s Best Models
After Outside's expert shoe editors field-tested dozens of stability shoes over the last 12 months, Run teased out six notable pairs you should consider.
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Jonathan Beverly
Jonathan Beverly’s passion is to help others experience the joy of training, competing, and being fit and fully alive. The author of Your Best Stride and Run Strong, Stay Hungry, Jonathan served as the long-time editor of Running Times, acted as shoe editor and columnist for Runner’s World, and worked as a freelancer before becoming Outside’s senior running gear editor.
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Ask A Gear Guru: What are the Best Racing Super Shoes in 2024 for Triathletes?
Outside's editors lab-tested and ran in 16 super shoes available in 2024. We reveal their top picks for triathlons of various distances.
Not Your Father’s Stability Shoes
These aren't your father's stability shoes. Check out seven innovative running shoes that deliver a stable ride without compromising comfort.
Why Carbon-Plated Running Shoes Can Lead to Injury, and 10 Speedy Alternatives
Ten non-plated running shoes that let your feet move freely, provide stable cushioning, and deliver a fast, agile ride
Will These Pace-Tuned Kicks Change How We Buy Running Shoes?
New shoe brand Vimazi claims to have optimized its models to your speed. We put them to the test.
Altra Dials In a More Mainstream Running Shoe: We Put the Rivera 3 to the Test
The Rivera 3 delivers the benefits of Altra's footshaped fit and balanced, zero-drop design without feeling weird.
The Running Shoes We’re Most Excited to Try in 2023
With tons of new footwear tech being unveiled in 2023, the editors at Outside Run unearth the shoes and designs that'll shape next season.
Dear Coach: How Can I Build a Better Running Stride?
A great running stride isn’t learned by focusing on your footstrike or cadence - it develops as you improve your body’s strength and mobility.
Supershoe Showdown: The Best Racers Head-to-Head
We ran in ten new supershoes and compared their feel and ride so you can narrow your search for the model that best fits your stride and preferences
How to Pick the Right Running Shoe Today
For most of their history, running shoes have been marketed and sold for their ability to reduce injury. That has changed.
Know What Type of Trail You’ll Be Running? We’ve Got Your Shoe.
Two shoe experts weigh in on this season's best trail shoes for this season's worst trails.
Ask A Gear Guru: What’s the Deal With These $375 Speedland Trail Shoes?
We've got an extended review on the tech from Speedland that could eventually have a trickle-down effect into the future of super shoes.
10 of This Year’s Best Super Shoes, Tested
We ran in ten super shoes, back-to-back, and compared their feel and ride so you can narrow your search for the best model that fits your stride and preferences.
What Makes Super Shoes Super?
As scientists continue to debate what elements create super shoe magic, what does it mean for you as you select your next racing shoes?
Moving Beyond Pronation Control in Running Shoes
It’s time we broadened our concept of running shoe stability.
Ask A Gear Guru: What Are The Best Fall Running Shoes for 2020?
Our friends at Podium Runner break down a wide variety of the 15 best new fall running shoes for 2020 — from cushy to responsive and back again!
3 Ways to Increase Running Cadence for Speed
Want a quick, safe way to run faster? Increase your cadence to build efficient speed.
Ask A Gear Guru: What Are The Best Ultralight Socks For Triathletes
The days of max cushioning socks for triathletes are gone, may the best ultralight sock win!
Ask A Gear Guru: What Are The Best Running Shirts for Summer?
We take a look at some of the best running shirts for the summer when the heat and humidity start to rise.
Ask A Gear Guru: What Are The Best Running Shorts For Spring 2020?
As we put in more running miles in 2020, it might be time to splurge on some new bottoms. Our experts check out spring 2020’s best men’s and women’s running shorts.
Ask A Gear Guru: What Are the Best Trail Shoes For Spring 2020?
As restrictions begin to lift and temperatures (finally) begin to rise, people will surely hit the roads and bike paths en masse. Avoid the crowds and point your toes off road with the best trail shoes to take you there in spring 2020.
Running Form: 4 Easy Ways to Improve
Expert tips to break out of a running rut and let your body discover a more efficient stride.