Stiffness-to-Weight/Power Transfer One of the aspects of the Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Leader III testers enjoyed the most was how thin the sole is, it puts your foot is closer to...

The Runventure is built on Topo Athletic’s successful anatomic last, with a three-density EVA midsole, and a full-length TPU flex plate for underfoot protection without compromising ground feel or flexibility....

Overall this is one of the best and one of my favorite shoes in this category for the season. Sometimes your choice in a shoe may be driven by fit,...

Rock climbing is a sport that demands not only physical strength and mental resilience but also the right gear. Among the most critical pieces of equipment are rock climbing shoes....

Stiffness-to-Weight/Power Transfer The Specialized S-Works 6 is among the stiffest shoes we tested. It is also light at 222 grams for a size 42 (7.3 ounces 10.5 U.S. size). Specialized’s...

Stability  La Sportiva had been producing stable, high quality trail runners for years and finally rolled out a low top traditional hiker in the Genesis. Referred to as STB Technology,...

The Salomon Sonic RA 2 is the update to Salomon’s primary road specific shoe. An updated upper with a new mesh provides additional room for a spacious toe box. The...

The Scarpa Spin RS is a great offering from the Italian mountain footwear brand that should appeal well to the masses. Its 8mm drop works well for a lot of...

The Hoka One One Evo Mafate keeps what trail runners liked about the model it’s replacing (the Mafate Speed 2), but gets a revamped upper and responsive new midsole material....