Gear

Do-it-all shoes, a solution for racing on the flow, and a chafe-prevention marvel - these are a few of the things our editors used and loved most this month.

These bargain picks cost half as much as top-end supershoes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be super in them.

Surprises abound with the latest (and very, very pricey) new superbike from Felt, the IA 2.0.

Ranging from $285 to $900, we hands-on review and rate 10 of the best men's and women's triathlon wetsuits from 2024 and beyond.

It goes better than you'd think.

The 2023 season is here, and it's time to outfit dad with some of the coolest Father's Day triathlon gadgets out there.

Of all the gear you buy for triathlon, the helmet might just be the most important. Is it worth it to spend more for MIPS? Dr. Damián Palafox looks into the latest studies on cycling helmet technology.

Running with power could be the best way to not only know precisely what your effort is, but also how to make you a more efficient runner. We look at why and which devices work best.

The Finnish brand throws its hat into the “adventure watch” ring with the Suunto Vertical—a smartwatch that boasts a huge 60 days of battery life and dual-band GPS.

Britney Spears likes her Hokas. So does Harry Styles. So do Mirinda Carfrae and Ben Kanute. How did Hoka go from "those weird running shoes" to a fashion must-have?

Ready to shave seconds off your transition? Time to consider running sockless in your race-day shoes—check out our list of favorite sockless shoes.

A jogging stroller, a foldable helmet, and...a plastic rain poncho? These are just a few of our editors' favorite things this month.

Once solely the realm of pros and high-end carbon outfits, 3D printing is changing the way we build (and fit) tri gear.

There is evidence to suggest this popular footwear option might be a contributing factor in bone stress injuries.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we’ve got the gear/advice to help upgrade that special person in your life.

We all love new gear, but what’s the best, most environmentally conscious way to deal with your old stuff?

Going green in a sport with so much stuff can be tough. We break down why eco-friendly tri gear is so rare.

Because tossing that neoprene in the dumpster is trashy.

Record-breaking, high-tech materials from the ‘00s are still having a ripple effect on rules that could cause disqualification and even harassment for some athletes.

Aquasphere’s top-of-the-line neoprene is heavy on features, but light on material. We take a look at what works and what doesn’t on this $750 suit.

This well-established European brand is making a big effort to come across the Atlantic. The result is a budget-friendly suit with tons of float (and a few little quirks).

A go-anywhere run short, soda with a healthy twist, and a free 5K series - these are just a few of the things our editors loved most this month.

Our initial testing reveals the updates to the beloved, game-changing Nike Vaporfly make it an even better racing shoe than before.

Discover stories from Triathlete, Outside Online, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, Backpacker, Women's Running, and other brands across the Outside Network - all in one place.

We review six of the hottest triathlon smartwatches from the last year by price, specs, and an eight-point rating system.

The Rivera 3 delivers the benefits of Altra's footshaped fit and balanced, zero-drop design without feeling weird.

Hold onto your hats - there's a new supershoe in town. We hands-on review the new Hoka Rocket X2.

You might see pretty much every pro wearing carbon-fiber racing shoes right now, but how much do supershoes help the average triathlete?

Your bike deserves some special care after a season of serving you well indoors. Don't ride outside until you go through these steps.

Our comprehensive guide to help build out your triathlon quiver: Just like tri training, first lay your base, then learn how to (wisely) move up the gear food chain as you grow your collection.

Our advice on what can be the most overwhelming part of your first triathlon: the clothing.

A much (much!) brighter and more-advanced color touchscreen highlights the latest Garmin Forerunner 965. We break down if it’s worth the price of an upgrade.

Building off the tech and lessons learned from Polar’s $300+ smartwatches, the Pacer is aimed at entry-level runners and triathletes. But is it missing too much for the price?

A barely-there helmet, an upgrade to the most vulnerable part of cold-weather riding, a coffee upgrade, and a mirror that does it all - these are a few of our editors' favorite things this month.

A good bike fitter is an essential part of any triathlete's team. We did the legwork and found 15 of the best across the USA.

A look at 15 basic (but essential) gear pieces you'll need for your first triathlon.

Draped on Quintana Roo’s new $5k X-PR build, we take a look at Shimano’s latest budget electronic (not really) semi-wireless setup and attempt to wade through the e-quagmire. 

No amount of lotion seems to cure dry, itchy skin after swimming, especially in the winter months. What can you do?

If you were hoping to race in Gustav Iden's Kona-winning Ons or the new 55mm Adidas Adizero Prime X this year, we've got bad news for you.

Recent research has revealed some surprising results—upending traditional beliefs on sleeved versus sleeveless wetsuits, wetsuit price, and more.

Atreyu calls a thing by its name with the introduction of its new “Daily Trainer.” We put in miles and report back on the Austin-based brand’s latest.

Riding inside can wreak havoc on your trusty steed. We look at the ways (and things) to keep you bike clean and protected when you ride inside.

Our swim expert has pulled her six favorite things to help make the yards fly by this season.

A perfect running shirt, cold-weather essentials, and a versatile carb to fuel your active adventures - these a few of our editors' favorite things this month.

Beef up your kicks to handle snow, ice, and other tricky winter terrain.

Is this "smart" swimsuit really worth the $110 price tag? We put the TYR x Whoop suit to the test.

Our gear guy sounds off on the Tracksmith Eliot, the first running shoe from one of the sport’s most fancypants running brands.

Scheduling challenges, inventory fluctuations, and more - here’s how some shops are navigating the crisis.

Today’s bikes are more complicated than ever, and not every brand has a model that will fit you perfectly with minimal modifications. Skip the stress and get a pre-fit.

As blood glucose monitors become more commonplace, the next step is a sensor that measures and advises your hydration levels. We dig into the pros and cons of the more advanced options, the Nix Hydration Biosensor.

A connected, real-time hydration sensor sounds like a game changer for triathletes, but how well does the new tech work?

Motivation starting to take a hit? Get back on track—any track—with one of these creative (and fun!) goal-setting apps.

Learn more about the best workout headphones for smashing the indoor cone of silence this winter season.

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.

Despite the disc brake craze, Gustav Iden won the 2022 Ironman World Championship on a bike with rim brakes, which has triathletes everywhere asking the question: Which is better, rim brakes or disc brakes?

Hoka (finally) reveals “That Shoe” we saw in Kona, a look at a funky (and pricey) pair from Mizuno, Reebok revamped, and more from last week's The Running Event in Austin, TX.

We've tested a wide range of the newest and best bike trainers from entry-level to deluxe and rate them on a nine point system that includes everything from value to calibration to build quality and measured loudness.

It’s not just about looking good on the road. Looking good in the virtual world counts just as much—and here we have a rundown of the 10 best-looking kits on Zwift for winter 2023.

We put the new shoes of 2023 through their paces. These 7 came out ahead.

The metrics-heavy Elite Justo won't be on the market in the USA until 2023, but we got our hands (er, bike) on this much-hyped trainer for an in-depth review.

Italian smart trainer brand Elite holds nothing back technologically in the Elite Justo. But is it worth the $1,200 price tag?

Whether you're a newbie to the massage-gun game or a percussive power user, we've got the killer tips to help you get the most out of your recovery tool.

Normatec focuses on portability with the release of their most recent wearable recovery technology.

Too many layers on a run can be just as miserable as too few. Use our guide to dressing for runs at every temperature to get your gear just right.

Coros’ “middle child” gets some key updates on battery life, onboard features, and screen size, but can it hang with other smartwatches in the super-crowded $400-500 category?

Biking is likely the most difficult of the three triathlon disciplines to dress appropriately for both in and out of a race. Use our guide to what to wear on bike rides in every weather scenario the weather report throws at you.

Whether it's a freezing-cold training day or a race in a tropical ocean, our guide to what to wear for open water swimming will help you pick the right gear before diving in.

Looking to improve your sleep, HRV, and recovery? We put two wearables to the test to see which will have you bouncing back faster.

Physics rules the highly-specialized tri bikes, from the seatpost and frame to the way a rider sits on it.

The Under Armour HOVR Phantom 3 keeps its high-energy return DNA intact while pushing the envelope on innovation

Wahoo introduces an upgraded Roam with color monitor and impressive GPS capabilities. We look at the new features and whether the Roam is useful for triathletes.

We take a look at the bikes ridden by the five fastest cyclists in the women's and men's pro races at the 70.3 World Championships in St. George.

In the hilly 13.1-mile run course of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship on October 28-29 in St. George, the running performance - and running shoes - of top athletes was something to marvel at.

You know the feeling: You’ve got X days until your race and you don’t have aerobars/a wetsuit/race wheels/new goggles. We’ll break down what’s worth freaking out about (and what’s not).

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

With a bike split of 6:57:22 and an overall finishing time of 13:19:38, Audrey Maheu accomplished what she set out to do in Kona: prove that it’s possible to be fast and have fun.

We take a look at the bikes ridden by the top ten fastest pro cyclists at this year’s world championships.

Some interesting movement punctuated the annual Kona Bike Count during the first-ever two-day Ironman World Championships. We dig into the numbers.

We look at what the top-10 men and women in Kona were wearing out on the run.

A few surprises highlight the combined Hawaii Ironman World Championship 2022 Kona bike count data from days one and two, as well as pro men's bike count data—including frames, wheels, saddles, components, and more. UPDATED: Hydration.

Feast upon the bike count data behind the frames, components, aerobars, wheels, and saddles that the 2022 Hawaii Ironman World Championship day one racers are using in Kona this year.