Gear

3 Trail running shoes that will take you from door to mountain top, deftly navigating pavement, gravel, dirt and rocks.

The Wave Horizon 4, Mizuno's plushest trainer, is well appointed for a long run…and creature comfort.

The EnRoute 3 from Sweden’s premier running brand is a light, bouncy, no-nonsense trainer/racer that moves smoothly and comfortably with your foot.

A “super shoe” with advanced foam and a propulsion plate, the Speed Elite Hyper performs like a close-to-the-ground racing flat.

A departure for Asics, the new Gel Nimbus Lite is less filling, tastes great.

If a low-top hiking boot and a cushy, lightweight trail runner had a baby, the New Balance Hierro v5 trail shoe would be it.

Salomon’s new Sense Ride 3 is made for the trail yet smooth and resilient enough for the road.

Lessons from a lifetime of testing running shoes: Few are wrong, some are oh-so-right.

Light, speedy models that keep you connected to the road and pushing off quickly and powerfully.

These new models balance strong cushioning with stability and responsiveness to enhance your comfort and ride.