Runners World: Shoes and Gear

Recommended for efficient runners looking for a speedwork shoe.

Recommended for injury-prone runners or efficient runners looking for a safe long- run shoe.

Recommended as a stable trainer for runners with normal to low arches.

Recommended as a minimal trainer for efficient runners or as a race-day shoe for the rest of us.

Recommended for bigger runners with high arches looking for a firm ride.

Recommended as a soft, springy everyday trainer for light-or meduim-weight runners with normal to high arches.

Recommended for efficient runners who want to ease barefoot-like training into their routine.

Recommended as a lightweight trainer for efficient, fashion-conscious runners.

Recommended for bigger runners with normal to flat arches looking for a stable everyday trainer.

Recommended for runners with high arches looking for a soft training shoe at a good value.

Recommended for runners with high arches who need plenty of impact protection.

Recommended for lightweight runners who have high arches and are looking for a lightweight trainer at a very reasonable price.

Recommended for runners looking for a snug fit and good traction on sloppy trails.

Recommended for runners who like a minimal shoe with great traction.

Recommended for runners seeking great support along both tricky terrain and smooth, sloppy trails.

We show you, in slow motion detail, how to tell if you have this gait pattern.

We show you, in slow motion detail, how to tell if you have this gait pattern.

We show you, in slow motion detail, how to determine if you have this gait pattern.

The World Champion Marathoner talks about heat, competition and faith.

Part four of our spring shoe reviews looks at the slight changes to a consistently solid line from Brooks.

The Shoe Guys had mixed feelings about this new offering from Puma, which is light enough to be a racing flat but makes a good durable trainer.

Our spring shoe review series begins! Shoe Guys, Warren Greene of Runner's World and Brian Metzler of Running Times, review the top shoe in our March guide.

New Balance's last trail shoe won our Editor's Choice award. Can its sequel do the same?

Warren Greene looks at newoff-roading footwear from TheNorth Face and Montrail. Pt. 2

RW's Warren Greene looks for the best new shoes to be released this year. Part 1 of 4.

How to keep your shoe from sliding up and down your heel while running.

You can give your toes some breathing room by using two sets of shoelaces.

How to lace your shoes in parallel to ease pressure on your foot.

Lace your shoes this way to keep your toes the color they should be.

Relieve foot pressure with this shoe lacing technique.

Sean Downey continues his search CES for a music phonegood enough to replace his iPod.

More phones come withMP3 players. Sean Downey searches CES for one good enough to replace his iPod.

Gear expert Sean Downey previews the Forerunner 405after a test run.

Gear expert Sean Downey checks out Garmin's newGPS unit for trail runners.

They're awesome, but awesomelyexpensive. They're Sennheiser's MX W1, and they might be the future of music on the run.