Although Altra is still fairly new compared to the most iconic running shoe brands, its distinctive design philosophy has already earned a loyal following among runners and walkers looking for more toe space. The brand first carved out a niche for itself during the minimalist running boom; it has adapted to a changing running shoe […]
Coco Jones, Marsai Martin, Tiffany Haddish and Lauren Speed-Hamilton at the 2026 Ebony Power 100 Gala at Hollywood Palladium on Nov. 9 in Los Angeles. First: Kayla Oaddams/FilmMagic Second and third: Earl Gibson III Fourth: Alberto Rodriguez The 2026 Ebony Power 100 Gala took place at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Monday, gathering a […]
I started in the running industry two decades ago. Brief aside: that is a terrifying thing to put into print. At any rate, the footwear industry had largely settled upon the same basic framework for all of their shoes. There were primary cushioning systems, which were some type of blend of EVA. Then everybody had […]
Photo: Leatt Conclusion by Max Fuchs, BIKE editor One new sole, two designs: Leatt combines the super-grippy SuperTack rubber with laces on the Flat 3.0 and with a BOA closure on the higher-cut ProFlat 5.0. Prices are 149 and 200 euros. We’re currently testing just how much grip the new rubber compound actually offers and […]
Brooks Ghost Trail running shoes feature nitrogen-infused cushioning and a TrailTack Green rubber outsole for roads, gravel and groomed trails.(Brooks/Canva) Hikers and trail runners who swear by Brooks for its cushioned comfort and reliable traction can now get the brand’s Ghost Trail running shoes for a fraction of the price. The hybrid road-to-trail shoes feature […]
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is rapidly moving up in the NBA and footwear industry. Wembanyama just made his first NBA Finals appearance in June before signing a signature sneaker deal with Nike in July. However, what makes Wembanyama so great on the basketball court can sometimes create confusion with his shoes. For example, […]
Andreas Almgren won the New York City Marathon on Sunday in a pair of shoes nobody can buy until January. The Swede ran 2:06:01 in his marathon debut wearing the Nike Apex, giving Nike’s new zero-drop racer its first win at a World Marathon Major, while Sheila Chepkirui took the women’s race in 2:24:36 in […]
If you’ve ever finished a run with sore knees or aching feet, there’s a chance that your shoes may have had something to do with it. The right running shoe comes down to three things: your foot type, the surface you run on and how much you run. If you get one of these wrong, […]
The “power hour” on Monday night featured a ribbon cutting to kick off the five-day sale. Courtesy of Shoes for a Cure After a major Miami event last week, Shoes for a Cure is making a splash in New York with a five-day charity shoe sale to raise money for breast cancer research at Weill […]
Nike’s Pegasus Plus 2 (left) and Hoka’s Mach 7 are two running shoes that have launched this year with roomier toe boxes than their predecessors. Courtesy of Nike, Hoka A little bit more room is going a long way in running shoes. Across the sector, more accommodating toe boxes and forefoots are popping up in […]