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Best Running Gear of 2022
With our collection of knowledge on all things running, we have put together a list of our favorite products to keep...
Best Running Jacket of 2022
To find out which running jacket is the best, we selected the highest-rated offerings in the market and put them to...
Best Running Jackets for Women of 2022
Our running experts have put 8 of this year's best running jackets to the test, pounding out the miles in the rainy...
Best Running Shirts of 2022
In the market for a new running shirt? Our extensive testing and comparison process will help you make up your mind...
Best Running Shirts for Women of 2022
Getting ready for summer running and needing a new running shirt for all those miles you have planned? We tested 16 of...
Best Running Shorts of 2022
Our running experts tested 10 of the most popular men's running shorts from a wide range of brands and price points...
Best Trail Running Shoes of 2022
Looking for a new pair of trail runners? We researched over 100 of the most popular models before purchasing 19 of the...
Best Trail Running Shoes for Women of 2022
Searching for your next trail running shoe? With our expert advice and experience testing various models this season...
Best Running Shoes of 2022
After many long runs and tempo miles, we've determined the best running shoes available in 2022 for any running style...
Best Running Shoes for Women of 2022
Seeking a women's running shoe to help you pick up the pace? Our comprehensive review of the most popular running...
Best Running Hydration Pack for Women of 2022
Only recently have female-specific hydration packs become popular and we sure are glad they did. Our running-obsessed...
Best Running Hydration Pack of 2022
After months of researching the most popular running packs on the market, our testers dedicated hundreds of miles in...
Best Barefoot Shoes of 2022
Ready to make the switch to minimalist or barefoot shoes? Our comprehensive review compares 10 of this season's best...
Best Barefoot Shoes for Women of 2022
Barefoot shoes got a bad rap shortly after their introduction to the mainstream. In this review, we talk about ways to...
Best Running Socks of 2022
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22- Women's Review
This traditionally-shaped, tried-and-true running shoe perfectly combines comfort, responsiveness, and protection for...
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Saucony Kinvara 13 - Women's Review
For the price, we cannot recommend a more comfortable, responsive, and lightweight running shoe.
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Saucony Kinvara 13 Review
This ultra-light model leads to effortless turnover and can be had at a great price point
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Dynafit Feline SL - Women's Review
With one of the best outsoles on the current market, this trail runner is built for soft and technical surfaces. With...
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Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 - Women's Review
Seeking superior performance? This shoe stands out as one of the best trail runners on the market. Somehow, it...
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REI Swiftland Hydro Review
This pack works in the best, straightforward, simple way you want. With options for hydration systems and plenty of...Running Gear Reviews Learning Center

How to Choose the Right Trail Running Shoes
We recommend making a basic self-assessment to help you determine what your specific needs are when it comes to a...
How to Choose Minimal and Barefoot Shoes
What could be complicated about a minimalist running shoe? If you want to learn about the design of barefoot running...
How to Choose a Men's Running Jacket
Running jackets today are a huge improvement over their non-breathable nylon counterparts from the 1990s. As time...
How to Choose Trail Running Shoes for Women
While the market is inundated with different types of trail running shoes specific to women, we help you avoid choice...
How to Choose a Hydration Pack for Running
There are several factors to help choose a hydration pack for your running needs. This article systematically helps...
How to Choose Barefoot or Minimalist Shoes for Women
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