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Spring 2014 Shoe Guide

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Adidas Supernova Glide 6 - Men's EDITOR'S CHOICE. $130: Top-of-the-line cushioning built for the long run.	Adidas Supernova Glide 6 - Women's EDITOR'S CHOICE. $130: A sturdy trainer with a smooth heel-first landing and springy underfoot.
Brooks PureFlow 3 - Men's BEST UPDATE. $100: An overhaul that brings excellent cushioning and a smoother landing.	Brooks PureFlow 3 - Women's BEST UPDATE. $100: A bargain-priced trainer that handles a lot of miles.
Under Armour Speedform Apollo - Men's BEST DEBUT. $100: An exciting new shoe that's worth a look on race day.	Under Armour Speedform Apollo - Women's BEST DEBUT. $100: Puts your foot close to the ground, but heel cushioning is soft.
Skechers GOrun Ride 3 - Men's BEST BUY. $80: A serious shoe that costs less than your cell phone bill.	Skechers GOrun Ride 3 - Women's BEST 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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