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March 19, 2025
The North Face Offtrail TR Gore-Tex Review | Aggressive Traction
With aggressive 5mm lugs, Kevlar reinforcements, taped seams, and waterproof Gore-Tex technology, The North Face (TNF) Offtrail TR Gore-Tex shoe is built for technical terrain in wet conditions.
TNF already offers a solid lineup of trail running shoes, but not many come with the added protection of GTX.
True to their “Never Stop Exploring” mantra, they’ve taken their trusted Offtrail TR and made it even more rugged, upgrading key features, including adding Gore-Tex®, to ensure it’s ready to ha...
On Cloudflyer 5 Review | Great Stability, Not so Plush
The On Cloudflyer is often a shoe that you’ll see appearing in our lists as a go-to stability shoe. The new updates keep it firmly in that category to help with pronation and make it a great choice for those needing support while on their feet all day….but beware it’s not so plush as they promise.
Reviews for the On Cloudflyer 5 are all over the place. Some runners love them, while others find them a total miss.
I put them to the test on the treadmill, gravel trails, and even a few hours walkin...
March 18, 2025
On Cloudtilt Review | Casual Walking Shoe (a la Zendaya)
When is the best time for a runner to test walking shoes? Honestly, all the time, I never stop walking. But when injured there’s extra time, so I needed to find out if the On Cloudtilt hype was really worth it.
Having spent a lot of miles running and walking in SO MANY On shoes that I may be a harsher judge.
That being said, I spent 4 whole days with a group of kids on spring break showing them all over Denver and standing through a Nuggets game…so I can definitely say these are comfortable and...
10 Best Running Shoes for High Arches (+ Exercises)
Looking for the best running shoes for high arches? We’ve got you covered with the most supportive shoes to help you keep running while reducing pain you might be feeling in your knees, hips and ankles.
Recommendations are based on a lot of personal testing, discussions with our athletes, podiatrists and other specialists. It’s much more common than you might think, so there are a lot of great options.
Our feet get very little attention as runners though they take so much of the force. We focu...
March 17, 2025
How to Qualify for Boston Marathon: Tips from Everyday Runners
Yellow and blue take on a whole new significance come Marathon Monday. These Boston Marathon qualifying tips might just be your ticket to pull on the coveted runners jacket. Step one is is all about understanding Boston Qualifying Times and standards and yes they have recently changed again, which was needed because the cut off was nearly 7 minutes this year. Not sure what that means? Read on.
After a weekend of watching our friends snap photos with that iconic finish line and gather their nerves...
10 Best Running Shorts Pockets for Phone: Tried and Tested!
One of the things that makes people laugh is my confession of running around with an empty hydration pack largely because it provides an easy place to hold my phone. But I’ve now compiled a stockpile of running shorts with pockets for phone that I feel good using and recommending!
One of the things I love most is new running gear. I mean it gives me an excuse to go run the second that I open it and of course in this job I have the honor of testing out a lot of things.
When it came to this list,...
9 Best Running Shoes for Overpronation
Finding the right running shoes for overpronation can be tricky with so many different brands. And of course determining if you even need a shoe for stability. Let’s look at the top models and what you need to know before selecting one.
Everyone has some pronation while running, that’s natural and necessary. So if you hop on the treadmill at your running store and they tell you that you need a stability shoe, first ask yourself if you’ve been having any pain or issues while running?
They aren’t...
March 16, 2025
8 Best Budget Treadmills for Under $1,000
Cardio equipment can be quite an investment, particularly from a financial perspective. Does that mean if you don’t have or want to spend a few thousand dollars you have to write off having a treadmill at home? Not at all!
If you’re looking to add a treadmill to your home, there are plenty of options on the market now to fit a wide range of budgets and you don’t necessarily have to compromise on quality and features. Here we’ll review some of the best budget treadmills under $1000 for at home us...
March 15, 2025
March “We Tried It” Gear Testing | Funky Flavored Electrolytes to Colorful Hats
It’s time for another entry to our “We Tried It” series, where we put gear to the test and let you know in quick summaries if it works as advertised.
This month, we have a mix of reviews from the gear testing team for things that might improve your spring training. We know the temps are all over the place, it’s time to start thinking about summer fueling and finding the pieces that will work best for you!
Who knows maybe we’ll cover something you’ve had your eye on but have been on the fence ab...
March 14, 2025
7 Best Asics Shoes for Walking & Standing All Day
We’ve all worn a pair of shoes that we’ve regretted at the end of the day because our feet are screaming. If you’re spending hours on your feet, you need a shoe that feels just as good after 12 hours as it does the moment you put it on. That’s why we’ve rounded up our top picks for the best Asics shoes for walking.
Our team has tested each of these shoes to ensure that they’re comfy, supportive and built for all day wear.
Whether it’s a quick walk on the treadmill between meetings, strolling th...
