RUN | Powered by Outside • 2nd August 2024

These Are the Fastest Track Spikes at the Paris Olympics

From cutting-edge training methods to diverse recovery products, elite athletes leave no stone unturned in the hopeful pursuit of winning an Olympic medal. No piece of gear has a greater impact on performance than their footwear, especially in the era of super spikes. Not to mention, footwear is one of the few pieces of gear that athletes can select from outside of their national Olympic committee-issued kit. (In other words, they can wear footwear made by any shoe company, regardless of which b...

Runner's World • 31st July 2024

Run Fast With These Expert-Recommended Triathlon Shoes

Triathletes need a lot of .css-b8iqzl{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.125rem;text-decoration-color:#59E7ED;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;word-break:break-word;font-weight:bold;}.css-b8iqzl:hover{color:#525252;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}gear. Between the bikes and components, wetsuit and a running outfit, you can invest a considerable amo...

RUN | Powered by Outside • 5th July 2024

Supershoe Evolved: On Cloudboom Strike First Run Review

At this stage of the carbon-plated racing shoe era, the fundamentals of creating a high-performing supershoe are well understood. It’s a simple recipe: embed a curved carbon fiber plate between a thick stack of responsive foam, top it with a racey minimal upper, and you likely have a solid supershoe. What distinguishes the truly exceptional supershoes from the average ones are subtle details like fine-tuned plates and midsole geometry, innovative foaming processes, and an obsession with weight r...

Outside Online • 26th June 2024

How Menthol-Infused KT Tape Pro Ice Converted a Kinesiology Tape Skeptic

Heading out the door? Read this article on the Outside app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app . For years, I’ve viewed kinesiology tape—those brightly colored stripes you see on the legs and shoulders of athletes—as nothing more than snake oil, something people used for show without any real benefits. All my experiences with athletic tape involved protecting an injured joint by tightly wrapping and immobilizing it. I was skeptical that a few strips of tape on the skin co

RUN | Powered by Outside • 10th June 2024

This Teva Sandal Is Designed for Trail Running. But Can It Handle Rough Terrain?

When it comes to trail running shoes, protection, stability, and a secure fit are absolutely crucial. However, these qualities are not typically the strong points of sandals, which, by nature, prioritize breathability and lightness over support and protection. So when I found out I’d be testing a new pair of sandals designed specifically for trail running, I was intrigued but skeptical. In a move to reconnect with their outdoor adventure roots, Teva quietly launched a new pair of trail running

25th May 2024

Outside Magazine 2024 Summer Gear Guide [PRINT]

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GearJunkie • 22nd May 2024

New Strava Features Coming Soon: AI Coaching, Safer Night Heat Maps, and More

Strava unveiled its latest innovations and future direction at Camp Strava 2024, including exciting features like Dark Mode, Athlete Intelligence, and more. The popular cycling app claims these changes are revolutionary. GearJunkie sent a Strava-savvy reporter to ferret out the details. Last week, Los Angeles hosted Camp Strava 2024, a pivotal gathering of Strava executives and industry leaders. The event was devoted to unveiling Strava’s future direction, highlighting its most anticipated new

Runner's World • 21st May 2024

These Stability Running Shoes Add Support and Comfort to Your Runs

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Why Trust Us? Long gone are the days of clunky, rigid, stability running shoes. With new designs and cushioning materials, supportive running shoes for overpronators and runners with flat feet or low arches can help you feel more comfortable as you run, while reducing the chance of an injury. The Runner’s World test team and its wear test cohort have sifted through many, many pairs of shoes to find the best stabilit

Outside Online • 10th May 2024

The Best Running Shoes for Training and Racing

Heading out the door? Read this article on the Outside app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app . It is a great time to be a runner. Today’s smart shoe designers are using advanced materials, new geometries, and creative combinations of foams, plates, fabrics, and soles to create models that are faster and more comfortable than ever before. Many shoes in this roundup are franchise models, in their second, fourth, 17th, or 21st(!) iterations, representing the best of what t

RUN | Powered by Outside • 1st May 2024

We Ran in Adidas’s $500 Super Shoe Until It Gave Out. Here’s How Far We Got.

Designing shoes to improve running speed isn’t a novel concept. Long before the advent of plated super shoes, ultralight, minimalist footwear helped runners achieve faster race times. These lightweight shoes represented a form of performance-enhancing super shoe, as research extensively shows that a shoe’s weight significantly influences running performance. The lighter the shoe, the faster you can run. One study revealed that for every 100-gram (3.5 oz) addition in shoe weight, a 1.11 percent d

RUN | Powered by Outside • 22nd April 2024

The Best Track Spikes of 2024, Reviewed

Whether you’re getting ready for a race or a hard workout, the process of spiking up stirs a familiar excitement and anxiety for what’s to come: your body instinctively knows it’s time to perform. If you want to compete at your best in track and field, spikes are essential—and today’s are better than ever. Here are our top picks from this spring’s options, what you need to know about choosing a track spike, and the technology behind today’s superspikes. • Best Value: Under Armour Kick Sprint 4

Outside Online • 16th April 2024

We Found the Best Trail Running Shoes for Every Terrain

Heading out the door? Read this article on the Outside app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app . It is a great time to be a trail runner. Today’s smart shoe designers are using advanced materials, new geometries, and creative combinations of foams, plates, fabrics, outsole rubber, and lug depths to create models that are more capable on a variety of terrain than ever before. We’re wildly impressed with the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra, our Editors’ Choice, for its r

Outside Online • 16th April 2024

This Adidas Is the Best Trail Supershoe We’ve Tested

Heading out the door? Read this article on the Outside app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app . Ever since Nike introduced the Vaporfly 4% in 2017, brands have competed fiercly to craft the ultimate road racing shoe. Commonly referred to as “supershoes,” this innovative footwear employs high-rebound foams and curved, rigid plates to enhance running efficiency while minimizing muscle damage. Simply put, these high-performance shoes are engineered to make you run faster w

Outside Online • 29th November 2023

The Nike Alphafly 3 Review Verdict: The Best Marathon Shoe to Date

Heading out the door? Read this article on the Outside app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app . The world was introduced to the ground-breaking, futuristic-looking Alphafly on the feet of Eliud Kipchoge when he broke the two-hour marathon barrier in October 2019. Overnight, every marathon runner wanted a pair, and they finally had the chance to buy their own in June 2020. Two years later, Nike released its second iteration of the popular Alphafly. Seeking to fix some st

Outside Online • 10th November 2023

Can This $225 Graphene-Printed Racing Singlet Help You Run Faster?

Heading out the door? Read this article on the Outside app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app . If there were a kryptonite for runners, it would undoubtedly be heat. Even the slightest sign of warm conditions impairs running performance. One study analyzed runners competing in seven marathons over multiple years and found performance declined by .9 percent for every 9 degrees Fahrenheit above 50 for the top three finishers. As marathon finishing times got slower, the eff

Outside Online • 29th June 2023

We Put REI’s Algae-Powered, Recycled-Material Trail-Running Shoe to the Test

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app . It’s an absolutely thrilling time to be a runner, if I may say so without sounding too much like a complete shoe geek. We are in a golden era of running shoes. Besides exciting advancements in the foams and carbon-fiber plates of supershoes, there’s been an insurgence of brands entering the trail shoe market. Companies such as NNormal, Speedland, Norda, LOWA, Tecnica, Hel

Runner's World • 14th June 2023

The Best Rain Jackets Will Keep You Dry, Cool, and Ready to Perform

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Why Trust Us? Renowned Oregon University track coach and Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman once said, "There's no such thing as bad weather, just soft people." We aren't sure we agree, but you don’t have to run on a treadmill just because the weather isn’t perfect. Whether it's an unexpected downpour or a misty drizzle, having a rain jacket that’s breathable, but water-resistant can make it a lot easier to feel comforta

Outside Online • 9th May 2023

The Best Track Spikes of 2023

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app . Whether you’re getting ready for a race or a hard workout, the process of spiking up stirs a familiar excitement and anxiety for what’s to come: your body instinctively knows it’s time to perform. If you want to compete at your best in track and field, spikes are essential—and today’s are better than ever. Here’s what you need to know about choosing a track spike, our to

Runner's World • 11th April 2023

What to Know About Zero Drop Shoes and How to Determine If They’re Right for You

When it comes to buying running shoes, there’s no shortage of options. One category that has gained increased popularity over the past decade is zero drop shoes. Often misunderstood, zero drop shoes bring out strong opinions from runners when it comes to categories of running shoes. Speak with most proponents of the zero drop and odds are, you’ll hear how great they are and that they won’t run in anything else. It’s true: Zero drop shoes can offer an excellent option for some runners and, in a

Outside Online • 22nd March 2023

Still the King: Nike Vaporfly 3

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app . MSRP: $250 Weight: 5.8 ounces (women’s 8), 7.0 ounces (men’s 10) Stack Height: Not yet revealed, but less than 40 millimeters heel Heel-toe Drop: 8 millimeters) If running shoes had a king, the Nike Vaporfly would wear the crown. When it debuted in 2016, it created a new class of racer, the supershoe, which quickly made all other racing shoes obsolete. Supershoes’