Amanda Furrer

Our editor chose Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo for a Chicago half-marathon after success racing in the shoe at the Sydney Marathon, aiming to capitalize on the flat course for a personal record.

Oura Ring 4 tracks all daily activities including sleep, wellness, and undocumented walks, offering runners comprehensive fitness insights beyond traditional workout watches like Garmin.

Senior Editor Theo Kahler purchased the Asics GlideRide Max after spotting it on our Prime Day: Best Shoe Deals list (the final day is today, June 25!).

The full-knit upper provides that same slipper-like fit all other Escalante versions had along with the Altra signature toebox

The Endorphin Elite 3 has bouncy TPEE foam and new geometry so you won't feel wobbly turning corners on the race course

Brooks released the Hyperion Max 4, a maxed-out super trainer packed with DNA Gold foam, nitrogen-infused DNA Flash v2, and a flexible nylon Speedvault plate.

The 45mm-stack-height shoe with PEBA in its midsole is great on so many levels

Amanda Furrer, Cat Bowen In 1977, the Vantage was the first Brooks shoe to top our charts.

Amanda Furrer, Cat Bowen TH;DR: The best walking shoes combine cushioning, stability, flexibility, and comfort.

Amanda Furrer We are in a new era of running shoes , from stacked super trainers to plated racers to gravel models decked out with bike-inspired treads.