Gear

Today’s trail shoes provide specialized features for a variety of different terrains. Here’s how to sort out what you need.

Saucony's Switchback ISO trail running shoe uses fancy tech to deliver a smoothly-cushioned, light and fast ride with a secure, comfortable fit.

HOKA's Carbon X is the “Chutzpah Shoe” of ultradistance road running: Aggressive and punchy, an audacious companion for long, stable, cushioned yet efficient efforts.

The Merrell Antora is an affordable, comfortable and stable trail shoe for women that provides exceptional protection from tough terrain.

The ubiquitous tapered toebox stems from fashion, not function, and may be the source of your running injuries.

The On Cloudswift is a comfortable and light, yet powerful, shoe to put in your rotation for up-tempo running—as long as you're not looking for a lot of security and traction.

The best leashes and harnesses for logging miles with your pup, tested and reviewed.

This limited edition, zero-drop, lightly-cushioned racing flat fits like a featherweight slipper and is designed with marathons in mind.

The Brooks Bedlam blends a bouncy responsiveness with a subtle stability system to create a sweet ride even for neutral runners.

We rounded up our favorite running apps, from free training tools to trail-running aids.