Altra Olympus 275 HiLo Review
Altra Olympus 275 HiLo review: a $200 zero-drop trail shoe with 33 mm cushioning, EGO MAX foam, Vibram Megagrip and a roomy long-distance fit.
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Altra Experience Wild 3 Review
Altra Experience Wild 3 review: a $150 road-to-trail shoe with a 4 mm drop, roomy FootShape fit and optional Vibram outsole in the Wild 3+.
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Adidas Terrex Agravic 4 Review
The Adidas Terrex Agravic 4 is a dependable everyday trail shoe with strong Continental grip, moderate cushioning and a stable ride. We break down fit, traction, comfort and who should buy it.
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Altra Vanish Carbon 3 Review
The Altra Vanish Carbon 3 is a roomy, low-drop carbon racer built for half-marathons and marathons. We break down its PEBA foam, split carbon plate, fit, ride and who should buy it.
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Hoka Stinson 8 Review
Hoka Stinson 8 review: a $180 max-cushion road-to-trail shoe with a broad stable platform, roomy fit and strong crossover appeal for long walks and easy miles.
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Saucony Paramount Max Review
Saucony Paramount Max review: a $200 max-cushion neutral trainer with IncrediRUN foam, a broad stable base and a roomy fit for easy runs, long walks and recovery days.
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Altra Vanish Pulse Review
Altra's new speed shoe strips things back to a thin, completely flat sole and a sock-like knit upper, which is exactly what some runners want for track sessions and short races. It asks a lot of your legs in return. Whether that suits you comes down to how much cushioning you are willing to give up.
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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5 Review
A lighter, softer take on Adidas's marathon racer that swaps carbon rods for a rim around the sole, leaving more foam under your foot. It is aimed at runners chasing a goal time over a half or full marathon. The trade-offs are a snug, standard-width fit and a race-day lifespan that makes it a poor everyday shoe.
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Topo Phantom 4 Review: Roomy Comfort for Walking and Easy Runs
The Topo Phantom 4 pairs a roomy toe box with a secure heel and balanced cushioning for walking and easy runs. See who it suits and what to skip.
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Altra Timp 6 Review: Roomy Toe Box and Vibram Grip for Long Trail Days
The Altra Timp 6 combines a roomy toe shape, 30 mm zero-drop platform and Vibram Megagrip outsole for long trail runs, hikes and all-day off-road use. Here is who it suits, where it falls short and how the GTX versions differ.
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Puma Deviate Nitro 4 Review: Plated Speed Trainer With Excellent Grip
The Puma Deviate Nitro 4 is a plated road trainer built for tempo runs and faster long runs. Here is how the NITROFOAM, PWRPLATE and fit work.
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Puma Deviate Pure Nitro Review: Light, Flexible Speed Trainer Without a Plate
The Puma Deviate Pure Nitro is a light, plateless road trainer built for daily miles, long runs and faster sessions. Here is how it fits, rides and compares.
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Puma Velocity Nitro 5 Review: Grippy, Lightweight Daily Trainer for Wet Roads
Puma's everyday trainer has gone wider and friendlier, and it stays light enough to enjoy at almost any pace. The grip is the standout, and it is one of the few shoes we would trust on a wet morning. Just know that it sits lower to the ground than most of its rivals.
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Asics Metafuji Trail 2 Review
Asics Metafuji Trail 2 review: high-cushion trail speed, precise fit, technical-terrain control, walking limitations, alternatives and who should buy it.
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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trail v2 Review
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trail v2 review: plated trail speed, Standard and Wide fit, Vibram grip, terrain limits, alternatives and who should buy it.
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On LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Review
On LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper review: long-run comfort, laceless fit, lightweight feel, walking limitations, alternatives and who should buy it.
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Altra Experience Flow 3 Review
Altra Experience Flow 3 review: roomy toe box, secure midfoot, low-drop ride, walking comfort, fit guidance, alternatives and who should buy it.
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Nike ACG Pegasus Trail Review
Nike ACG Pegasus Trail review: mixed-surface comfort, roomier forefoot, road-to-trail performance, walking and hiking use, alternatives and who should buy it.
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