Best New Cross-Over, Go Anywhere Trail Shoes
3 Trail running shoes that will take you from door to mountain top, deftly navigating pavement, gravel, dirt and rocks.
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Jonathan Beverly
Jonathan Beverly, Outside’s senior running gear editor, has been the editor of Running Times, shoe editor and columnist for Runner’s World, and author of Your Best Stride and Run Strong, Stay Hungry. He ran his first marathon when he was 16 and has coached runners of all levels, from beginners to marathoners, high school to masters competitors.
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