The Vibram Velox Max 2 Megagrip rubber outsole is sticky on really technical trails. The shoe’s firm cushioning and low ...

Since its release in 2017, Nike’s Vaporfly racing shoe has rewritten the record books. The results of runners racing in the thick, bouncy shoes speak for themselves: The five fastest men’s ...

Carbon-plated running shoes, sometimes referred to as "super shoes," have revolutionized long-distance running by shaving ...

With thick, bouncy foam under the forefoot and a long rocker plate, this shoe shines for runners with a powerful pawback and push off. Jonathan: The thick foam under the ball of the foot dominates ...

the majority of up-tempo shoes now have a thick stack of light, bouncy foam with a curved carbon or plastic plate embedded in the midsole. Shoes without a plate are now defined by its absence.

The Hoka Clifton 9’s are a tried-and-true running shoe with thick, bouncy foam cushioning. I love the rocket shape, which propels the runner forwards with each step (in the most comfortable way ...

The Glycerin series offers a well-cushioned, stacked ride, perfect for longer road runs, but without making the shoe overly heavy. Our tester is a fan of high energy-return and a thick ...

Super shoes have full stacks of these soft, bouncy foams. However ... when combined with a runner’s unique stride. With the thick foam in many of today’s running shoes, the sole no longer ...