If you’re looking for gift ideas for someone in your life who you know is a runner, the hardest part is over. You know what they like! Now you just have to choose the perfect gift from all the buying guides the internet has to offer. You can rest easy knowing that runners are annoyingly […]
Read moreNike Air Zoom Tempo Next% Review (2022): The Alphafly’s Partner-in-Crime
Buy the Nike Air Zoom Tempo Next% if… You’re looking for a Nike-specific shoe for tempo runs and longer interval speed work You like racing in the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% and want its training partner shoe $200 at Nike When you buy something through our links, we earn a commission. All products are […]
Read more7 Best Hoka Running Shoes (2022)
Founded by two French trail runners in 2009, Hoka One One has quickly become one of the best shoe brands in the road and trail running space. Known for its thick, wide soles and maximalist look, the best Hoka running shoes all have one thing in common: they’re so dang comfortable. There aren’t many brands […]
Read moreHoka Mach 5 Review (2022): An Uptempo Shoe That Wants to Be Your Main Squeeze
I was quite tempted to just copy and paste the introduction from last year’s Hoka Mach 4 review when writing this one for the Hoka Mach 5, which came out in June 2022. I loved the Hoka Mach 4 running shoes immediately and they did not disappoint as their mileage increased. After having worn the […]
Read moreBrooks Levitate 5 Review (2022): A Springy Shoe That Isn’t for Everyone
Buy the Brooks Levitate 5 if… You’re looking for a neutral running shoe with a springy energy return You want a shoe that will force you to focus on your form $150 at Zappos $150 at Amazon When you buy something through our links, we earn a commission. All products are independently selected by the […]
Read moreThe 11 Best Closed Toe Sandals for Fashionable Runners Who Want to Hide Their Toenails
You might be wondering why a running shoe blog is publishing a guide to the best closed toe sandals that does not include anything from Keen or Merrell. Well, believe it or not, there’s a solid overlap between those who like to run and those who like fashion. If you’re like me, you fall in […]
Read more6 Best Running Bucket Hats (2022)
This post was originally published in July 2021. It has been updated to reflect current inventory. It recently dawned on me that the best running hat for long runs in the summer, or in any warm, sunny climate, isn’t your typical sports cap, but a bucket hat. This was a revelation. Both my husband and […]
Read moreHoka Rincon 3 Review (2022): A Lovable, Lightweight Shoe
Buy these shoes if… You’re looking for a relatively inexpensive Hoka shoe that features the fit and technology the brand is known for You want a lightweight and versatile shoe that can easily pick up the pace You prefer simple and minimalist shoes but can appreciate some cushioning When you buy something through our links, […]
Read moreThe Best Cold Weather Running Gear to Get You Through Winter Runs (2022)
There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes. As it pertains to running in the winter, no words have ever been truer. While I write this paragraph, freezing rain is belting my window and I still haven’t gotten my run in today. But in my closet is a waterproof jacket, a fuzzy fleece, […]
Read moreThe Best Running Shoes for Beginners (2022)
Going on a run for the first time is a hellish experience. But if you’re reading this, you probably enjoyed that run so much you want to do it again, and enough times after that to warrant buying a new pair of running shoes. Welcome! The worst is over! The best part is buying the […]
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