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Spring 2014 Shoe Guide
Adidas Supernova Glide 6 - Men'sEDITOR'S CHOICE. $130: Top-of-the-line cushioning built for the long run. | Adidas Supernova Glide 6 - Women'sEDITOR'S CHOICE. $130: A sturdy trainer with a smooth heel-first landing and springy underfoot. |
Brooks PureFlow 3 - Men'sBEST UPDATE. $100: An overhaul that brings excellent cushioning and a smoother landing. | Brooks PureFlow 3 - Women'sBEST UPDATE. $100: A bargain-priced trainer that handles a lot of miles. |
Under Armour Speedform Apollo - Men'sBEST DEBUT. $100: An exciting new shoe that's worth a look on race day. | Under Armour Speedform Apollo - Women'sBEST DEBUT. $100: Puts your foot close to the ground, but heel cushioning is soft. |
Skechers GOrun Ride 3 - Men'sBEST BUY. $80: A serious shoe that costs less than your cell phone bill. | Skechers GOrun Ride 3 - Women'sBEST BUY. $80: Surprisingly soft ride for a thin midsole. |
Hoka One One Conquest - Men's$170: If foam's your thing, the Conquest is worth a look. | Hoka One One Conquest - Women's$170: This max-cushioned model is the softest of all the shoes in this guide. |
Asics Gel-Kayano 20 - Men's$160: Perfectly illustrates that runners seek comfort first. | Asics Gel-Kayano 20 - Women's$160: A favorite of runners seeking lots of cushioning and stability. |
Saucony Triumph 11 - Men's$140: A soft ride, especially in the forefoot. | Saucony Triumph 11 - Women's$140: Transitions more smoothly through toe-off than previous models. |
Saucony Hurricane 16 - Men's$150: Boatloads of stability, soft cushioning, and a stable ride. | Saucony Hurricane 16 - Women's$150: A solid platform for injury-prone and heavier runners. |
Brooks Ravenna 5 - Men's$110: An up-tempo choice for runners who train in the Brooks Adrenaline. | Brooks Ravenna 5 - Women's$110: More ground contact with a smoother transition from heel-strike to toe-off. |
Nike Lunar Eclipse 4 - Men's$135: Surprisingly light for its balance of cushioning and stability. | Nike Lunar Eclipse 4 - Women's$135: Falls between the super-stable Structure and pillowy-soft Pegasus. |
Zoot Ultra Kalani 3.0 - Men's$120: Not just for triathletes, this shoe works well on tempo runs. | Zoot Ultra Kalani 3.0 - Women's$120: Road runners can benefit from this lightweight, stable shoe. |
Mizuno Wave Inspire 10 - Men's$115: Defies the old "stability equals heavy" thinking. | Mizuno Wave Inspire 10 - Women's$115: Plenty of stability and comfort on long runs without the extra weight. |
Saucony Mirage 4 - Men's$110: Light stability that's welcome at the end of long runs. | Saucony Mirage 4 - Women's$110: Minor tweaks and a slightly softer landing for heel-strikers. |
Asics Gel-Electro 33 - Men's$110: A racing flat for bigger and beginning runners. | Asics Gel-Electro 33 - Women's$110: An up-tempo or race-day upgrade on the Gel-Kayano. |
Nike Flyknit Lunar 2+ - Men's$160: The knit upper conforms to a lot of foot shapes. | Nike Flyknit Lunar 2+ - Women's$160: Nike continues to fine-tune its Flyknit upper on this award-winning shoe. |
Mizuno Wave Rider 17 - Men's$115: A durable trainer that will work at nearly any speed. | Mizuno Wave Rider 17 - Women's$115: Roomy fit through the midfoot in a lighter and lighter shoe. |
Scott T2 Palani - Men's$130: A daily trainer for lighter runners, a race-day option for others. | Scott T2 Palani - Women's$130: A serviceable racing flat for most runners, particularly triathletes. |
New Balance Fresh Foam 980 - Men's$110: Best for lightweight runners with average arches. | New Balance Fresh Foam 980 - Women's$110: A fairly standard training shoe and not the uber-soft cushioning we expected. |
North Face Ultra Smooth - Men's$110: A versatile but firm shoe for experienced runners. | North Face Ultra Smooth - Women's$110: Just enough rubber under foot to give you solid traction on dry surfaces. |
On Cloudracer 2 - Men's$130: Lace these up for speedwork or on race day. | On Cloudracer 2 - Women's$130: A super-light shoe with a decent amount of cushioning. |
Adidas Adizero Adios Boost - Men's$140: Might just leave you feeling fresher late in a marathon. | Adidas Adizero Adios Boost - Women's$140: Delivers superior cushioning over traditional EVA foams. |
Vibram FiveFingers Bikila EVO - Men's$120: A fine barrier between you and the elements. | Vibram FiveFingers Bikila EVO - Women's$120: Proof cushioning is king in 2014: Even this minimalist model is getting more foam. |
Brooks Transcend - Men's$160: For bigger runners who want a smooth, soft ride. |
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