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Editor’s Note, August 14, 2025: We continue to monitor this list, checking product links and availability. All of the shoes here are currently available. Shopping for a pair of running shoes can be a ...

Why Trust Us We’ve been testing gear at Runner’s World since 1966, longer than anyone in the industry today. We put thousands of miles a year on running shoes from every brand we can get our hands on, ...

Thru hiking shoes are made for backpackers who take long multi-day hikes on extended trails, like the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) or Appalachian Trail (AT). These hikers carry everything they need on ...

Kids wear their shoes a bit rougher than the average adult. They’re always on the move and completely unbothered by mud, untied laces or dragging their shoes over asphalt to slow their scooters and ...

The best weightlifting shoes deliver outstanding comfort, a stable platform to help you lift with proper form and safety, and the durability to last through hard training. Any gym-goer can benefit ...

The best walking shoes for women are a lot more capable than your everyday trainers. Perfect for walking, traveling, commuting and standing for hours, these shoes feature dynamic cushioning and ...

Boat shoes have always been synonymous with holey, dirty, and stinky for me. My first boat shoes were a pair of mismatched Converse Allstars. After a summer of hard fishing, those shoes could walk on ...