Running Shoes

Ken compares 10 running shoes for IT band symptoms by fit, ride and transition—not cure claims. See quick picks, detailed trade-offs and a safer shoe-test plan.

My 10 running shoe picks for plantar heel discomfort, compared by fit, midfoot behavior, heel security, cushioning control, rocker, and guidance.

My 10 running shoe picks for beginner women over 40, compared by fit, width, cushioning, guidance, geometry, and first-run role.

My Altra Torin 8 review after 65 logged miles: toe room, zero-drop ride, early wear, and the runners I would recommend it to.

HOKA Bondi 9 vs ASICS Nimbus 28 tested over 570 miles by Ken. Compare cushioning, stability, fit, durability, walking comfort, and long-run use.

Ten fit-first running-shoe options for diabetic runners, with daily foot checks and clear neuropathy, circulation, and ulcer safety gates.

My ASICS Novablast 5 review after 95 verified miles: lively FF BLAST MAX cushioning, secure fit, strong early durability, and an honest 8/10 verdict.

This HOKA Clifton 10 review is based on 200+ miles of daily training, long runs, treadmill sessions, and Atlantic City

My 10 best running shoes for wide feet, compared by true width, toe-box shape, foot volume, heel hold, support, and daily use.

My 10 running-shoe starting points for Morton’s neuroma, compared by forefoot shape, volume, hold, cushion, transition, insert room, and test mileage.

Ken’s Saucony Hurricane 26 review after 45 miles: CenterPath stability, incrediLUX ride, fit in heat, early wear, Triumph 24 comparison and who should buy it.

My Saucony Kinvara 16 review after 359 miles: a light, flexible 4 mm-drop trainer with natural movement and clear fatigue-related limits.

Nike Alphafly 3 review after 95 miles. Ken tests ZoomX, the carbon Flyplate, Air Zoom units, fit, sizing, durability, Alphafly 2 differences, and marathon performance.

My ASICS Superblast 3 verdict after 75 miles: 4.5/5 as a premium road trainer. On a 10-mile Atlantic City Boardwalk

The best stability running shoes in 2026, tested by Ken across 1,575 current-model miles and 3,945 lifetime stability-shoe miles. Compare support level, fit, specs, ride, and durability.

Brooks Ghost vs Glycerin compared after real road testing. See cushioning, fit, support, durability, GTS differences, and which Brooks shoe fits your runs.

My Topo Athletic Phantom 4 review after 50 verified miles: an anatomical toe box, secure rearfoot, balanced ride, and an open durability verdict.

My On Cloud 6 review after 40 verified miles: an excellent commuting and walking shoe that I would not choose as a primary running trainer.

My 10 best running shoes for heavy runners, ranked by under-load stability, foam resilience, width, upper hold, outsole coverage, and fit.

The best running shoes for flat feet, ranked by comfort, guidance, width, underfoot stability, orthotic compatibility, and real-world ride quality.

My ASICS Gel-Cumulus 28 review after 85 verified miles: a stable, predictable daily trainer that faces stronger alternatives in my rotation.