Running Shoes

My six super-trainer picks are organized by training job, from long runs and tempo work to cushioned easy miles. I explain who each pair suits, what to test, and when to pass.

I compare the adidas EVO SL and ASICS Novablast 5 across easy runs, tempo, long runs and fit, then show which one I would buy for each training need.

My Measure–Fit–Run method uses standing measurements to shortlist sizes, loaded fit to assess shape, and movement to decide what I keep.

I compare the Rebel v5 after 60 miles with my original EVO SL after 359 miles: fit, fartlek, tempo, wet runs, and the limits of what those miles can prove.

I compare carbon-plated and non-plated running shoes by testing their target-pace gain, control under fatigue, and total cost to the training week.

I compare low-drop and high-drop running shoes by mapping where demand may move, matching the complete shoe to its job, and migrating gradually.

After 299 miles in Vaporfly 4 and 197 in Metaspeed Sky Tokyo, Ken compares race pace, fit, grip and wear to help you choose a shoe for your next start line.

I choose waterproof shoes for cold, shallow wet runs and breathable shoes for warm rain or deep crossings. Here is how I check drainage, fit, and grip.

Ken compares 10 road-racing shoes for 5K and 10K by course, race pace, fit and training use, with clear testing limits and a practical buying guide.

Ken compares 10 running shoes for track workouts, from everyday interval trainers to fast short-rep shoes, with bend, fit and recovery-jog tradeoffs.

I compare Topo Atmos 2 and HOKA Bondi 9 for toe room, instep fit, cushioning, rocker feel, easy runs, and walking—with the trade-offs from my own pairs.

I ran 205 miles in Saucony Triumph 24 and 211 in Brooks Glycerin 23. My comparison covers cushioning, long runs, fit, walking, grip, and wear.

After 205 miles in Saucony Triumph 24 and 260 in ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28, I compare cushioning, long runs, fit, stability, and wear.

I ran 110 miles in Saucony Ride 19 and 380 in Brooks Ghost 18. My comparison covers cushioning, fit, easy runs, long runs, grip, and wear.

I ran 230 miles in Endorphin Speed 5 and 220 in Boston 13. Here is how I choose for tempo runs, long workouts, fit, grip, and value.

After 175 miles in Vomero 18 and 310 in Bondi 9, I compare cushioning, rocker, fit, stability, long runs, and wear to help you choose.

I ran 175 miles in Nike Vomero 18 and 260 in ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28. Here is how I choose for recovery, long runs, fit, stability, and value.

My Nike Pegasus 42 vs Saucony Ride 19 comparison after 145 and 110 miles: fit, Air Zoom versus PWRRUN+, easy runs, pace changes, long runs, and value.

My 309-mile 1080 v15 and 211-mile Glycerin 23 comparison: fit, Infinion vs DNA Tuned, easy and long runs, control, durability, and which I would buy.

I ran 350 miles in Clifton 10 and 380 in Ghost 18. Here is how I choose between their rocker and classic ride for fit, easy runs, long runs, and walking.

My HOKA Clifton 10 vs ASICS Novablast 6 comparison: rocker versus bounce, fit, easy and faster runs, stability, grip, and how I would choose.