Running Gear

The best recovery tools for runners, from foam rollers and massage balls to massage guns and compression boots, plus when each one actually earns its place.

The best GPS running watches for pace tracking, sorted into budget, mid-range, and premium tiers, plus what actually matters for pace accuracy.

Air Max started life as running shoes in 1987, but today they are lifestyle sneakers. Here is when they still work for a run and what to wear instead.

The right lacing fixes a specific problem. Heel slip, a wide forefoot, a high arch, and pressure on top of the foot each have a different fix. Match the technique to your issue instead of just pulling the laces tighter….

Cold weather running gear means four things done well: a warm head, warm hands, a windproof core, and legs that stay covered. Get those four right and the temperature stops being the reason you skip a run. The right layers…

Dress for a run in the cold as if it is 10 to 20 degrees warmer than the thermometer says. Running generates heat fast, and a runner who dresses for standing-still cold will overheat and soak through by mile two….

Nike running shoes run small and narrow. Most people need to go up about half a size, and runners with wide feet often need a full size or a different brand. The length is usually fine. It is the snug,…

Many people have thought about washing running shoes in the washing machine. It sounds so easy to let the washing machine do its magic. But is it ok? Since running shoes are mostly made from cotton inside, it is basically…

The best running underwear to prevent chafing is moisture-wicking synthetic or merino, seamless or flat-seam, in a snug boxer-brief or longer-leg compression cut. Skip cotton entirely. It holds sweat against your skin and that moisture is what turns friction into…

The liner replaces underwear. It reduces chafing, wicks sweat, and adds light support, so you usually do not wear underwear under lined running shorts. The liner is built from light, breathable fabric that absorbs sweat before it builds up on…