Running Shoes

Gordon Gianniny reviews the Topo Athletic Mtn Racer 2 for Blister.

Topo Athletic Mtn Racer 2

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The new Topo Athletic Mtn Racer 2 is in contention to be our running editor's favorite long-distance mountain running shoe of the year. Check out his review to see why, and why this 2nd version is such an improvement over the original.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the adidas Terrex Two Ultra for Blister.

adidas Terrex Two Ultra

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The Terrex Two Ultra is designed to offer comfort during long trail runs, and for the right person, it could be excellent. Check out our review to see if you should have it on your list.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the La Sportiva Cyklon for Blister

La Sportiva Cyklon

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With a BOA fit system, aggressive outsole, and minimal midsole, the Cyklon is designed specifically for off-camber, mountainous terrain — and for that, it's excellent. But there's more to it, so check out our full review for the whole story.
Kieran Nay reviews the Hoka One One Mach 4 for Blister.

Hoka Mach 4

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The Hoka Mach 4 offers a rare combination of plush cushioning and springy efficiency that makes it great for a wide variety of road runs, but it's not quite a perfect do-everything shoe. Check out our review to see why, and if it'd make sense for you.
Kieran Nay reviews the Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 for Blister

Hoka One One Speedgoat 4

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Hoka's Speedgoat shoe has garnered a very strong following over the years, but how does the latest iteration compare to the previous ones — and other high-cushion trail shoes on the market? Check out our review of the Speedgoat 4.
Cosmo Langsfeld reviews the Xero Mesa Trail for Blister.

Xero Mesa Trail

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All of Xero's shoes are designed to offer a barefoot-like feel, and the Mesa Trail is their take on a general-purpose trail running shoe. So how versatile is this minimalist shoe, and where could it fit into your running and training routine? Check out our review for our thoughts.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Hoka One One Zinal for Blister

Hoka One One Zinal

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The Zinal is Hoka's latest offering in the more minimally cushioned, fast-and-light category of trail shoes. So how does it compare to the numerous other options in that class, and what sort of runners should have it on their list? Check out our review.
Cosmo Langsfeld reviews the La Sportiva VK BOA for Blister.

La Sportiva VK BOA

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The Sportiva VK BOA is designed for something pretty specific — running up steep trails. That said, for the right people, we think it could be a really good option even if you're not always sprinting up mountains. Check out our review for more.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Nathan Pinnacle 12L Race Vest for Blister.

Nathan Pinnacle 12L Race Vest

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We thought the Nathan VaporKrar 2.0 running vest was "really close to being an awesome pack." Now Nathan has released its successor, the Pinnacle 12L, so does it address some of the downsides of the previous one while maintaining the upsides? Check out our review.
Gordon Gianniny Reviews the Ultimate Direction Fastpack 40 for Blister.

Ultimate Direction Fastpack 40

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Ultimate Direction's Fastpack 40 is designed for, well, fastpacking, but we've also found it to be great for longer day hikes and runs where you need to carry lots of gear but also want to move quickly through all sorts of terrain.
Kevin Geisen Reviews the New Balance Fresh Foam More Trail for Blister.

New Balance Fresh Foam More Trail v1

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New Balance made their name in the trail running world with their super minimal shoes, but their Fresh Foam More Trail is basically the opposite — a plush, maximal shoe designed for long distances. And after our first ~85 miles in it, we think it's an excellent execution of that design.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Craft CTM Ultra Carbon for Blister.

Craft CTM Ultra Carbon

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The CTM Ultra Carbon is Craft's top-of-the-line, ultra-cushioned, ultralight, carbon-plated shoe for fast-paced running on and off road. But now that a lot of brands are making similarly high-end shoes, what sets this one apart? Check out our review to find out.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max for Blister

Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max

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Inov-8 say their "graphene-enhanced" TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max is "the first max cushioned shoe that adapts and reacts to terrain." That's a bold claim, but during our time with this shoe, it has proven to be a very appealing option for long days on the trail where comfort, efficiency, and stability are paramount. Check out our full review for the whole story.
Kevin Giesen reviews the Hoka One One Evo Mafate 2 for Blister

Hoka One One Evo Mafate 2

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The Evo Mafate 2 is designed to cover a lot of distance while still being light, efficient, and reliable on a wide range of trail surfaces. And so far, we'd say it pretty much lives up to the hype. Check out our review for more.
Gordon Gianniny reviews the Hoka One One Carbon X2 for Blister

Hoka One One Carbon X2

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Shoes with carbon plates have gained a lot of attention recently, but most are pretty niche, race-oriented products. The Hoka Carbon X2 is designed to offer both race-day efficiency and long-distance comfort, and while we were at first skeptical about that bold claim, we've been thoroughly impressed by this shoe so far.
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