Gear

The editors of Outside Run sorted through stacks of deals to find savings of up to 59% on running gear during Amazon Prime Day July 8-11, 2025.

We combed our archives to find the best running shoes—the ones our editors tested and loved—that also happen to be on sale for the week of the 4th of July.

In a time when specifically tuned super shoes might work for Boston Marathon winners, but not so much for the rest of us, Hoka’s Rocket X 3 provides accessible assistance.

Elite runners don’t gamble on gear. Behind every top finish is a dialed shoe choice. From unreleased prototypes to trail workhorses the rest of us can buy, here’s what the best wore at the 2025 Western States 100.

Satisfy may be best known for its contribution to running style, but its first trail shoe, TheRocker, proves that the brand’s technical expertise is just as strong as its fashion sense.

The running shoes and apparel that’s powering us through as Mother Nature turns up the thermostat.

We took Nike’s new max-cushioned shoe for a spin and found it is truly a step up in performance and comfort.

Despite recent advancements in technology and aggressive marketing, there are still plenty of misconceptions: Not all heart-rate monitors are created equal.

A super trainer that feels good at all speeds? The mild-mannered Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 feels softer, but has a few key upgrades and retains its moderate ride.

We put the Altra Experience Flow 2 through its paces and found that it's a fun, comfortable, and versatile daily trainer for those who want Altra’s unique toe space with some heel-toe drop and a bouncy new ride.