Here’s an Exclusive (and Inclusive) Look at the Most Exciting Running Shoes of 2024
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Author
Brian Metzler
Brian Metzler was the founding editor of Trail Runner. He’s also the author of several books, including “Trail Running Illustrated: The Art of Running Free” (2021) and “Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes” (2019).
My Stories
How an Idaho Trail Runner Set a BASE Jumping World Record
Just 16 months after his first leap, Jonathan Cox completed 102 jumps in 24 hours
How to Run 50 Miles Faster than Anyone Else on Earth
American Charlie Lawrence just set the 50-mile world record, and he made it look easy
The Max Vert October Challenge Is Getting Out of Hand
The annual challenge has become a competitive—and borderline obsessive—endeavor for runners and hikers
The Shoes that Ruled the 2023 New York City Marathon
The men’s and women’s elite fields had a wide range of top-tier super shoes
Tola and Obiri Win 2023 New York City Marathon Titles
American women Kellyn Taylor, Molly Huddle earn top 10 finishes in postpartum return to the marathon
First Run: Asics Novablast 4, Reviewed
Minor enhancements have improved this light and lively max-cushioned everyday trainer
Kelvin Kiptum Shatters Marathon World Record in Chicago
Sifan Hassan runs second-fastest women’s time; Des Linden breaks American master’s record
Armed with Smarts and Science, Camille Herron Sets an Astounding Record in Greece
The American ultrarunner credits patience and reduced carbohydrate intake during the 153-mile Spartathlon as a key reason she was able to smash the course record
Altra Drops Its Zero-Drop Design Policy. We Barely Noticed.
We review the brand’s first shoe with a heel-toe drop, the AltraFWDExperience