U.S. men’s marathoning has hit a new elite level. And Runner’s World readers like you are trying to figure out why. Our great in-depth look dives into so many fascinating factors to consider when ...

Back when the original Hoka Rocket X was released in fall of 2020, it was a speedy, elite-level response to Hoka’s more accessible Carbon X. In the latter, you had a wide-open landing zone, while the ...

If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Almost a decade after the appearance of the first “super” running shoe, the idea of a carbon-plated running shoe is neither novel nor rare.

You’ve heard of super shoes, but have you heard of super spikes? With the 2024 Olympic Games opening in Paris this weekend, this year is set to be the most significant yet in terms of track and field ...

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. On Running’s new Cloudboom Max has already been called a “super shoe for everyday runners” because unlike most carbon ...

Super shoes are no doubt attractive. The lightweight racers with ultra-bouncy foam and embedded carbon plates have been shown to enable some athletes to reach higher speeds with less effort. Could a ...

Busted. Smashed. Obliterated. All these terms are apt for describing what Ruth Chepngetich did to the women’s world marathon record yesterday. With her time of 2:09:56 at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, ...

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Almost a decade after the appearance of the first “super” running shoe, the idea of a carbon-plated running shoe is neither novel nor rare. These enhanced race day kicks and daily trainers are pretty ...