The Journal.
Buying guides, head-to-heads and the occasional opinion we'll stand behind.
Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Coros Pace Pro: Which GPS Watch Is Worth It?
Both put maps on an AMOLED screen. Garmin lists the 970 at $749.99. Coros lists the Pace Pro at $349. What the gap buys, and whether Black Friday is worth the wait.
Normatec Elite vs RecoveryAir JetBoots Prime: Which Compression Boots Are Worth It?
Five zones at $1,099, or four chambers at $549.99. Who should buy which, and whether Black Friday is worth the wait.
How to Choose a Running Vest: Capacity, Fit and Flasks, Explained
A hydration vest's litres are storage, not water. How capacity, fit and flasks should follow the day you're actually running.
Alphafly 4 vs Alphafly 3: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
Same 8 mm drop, same Air pods, same idea. The 4 is lighter, quieter and steadier, but a discounted 3 is still a very fast shoe.
Alphafly 4 vs Nike Apex: Which Nike Should You Race In?
Nike now has two flagship marathon shoes. One is for personal bests, the other is for world records, and they aren't built the same way.
Alphafly 4 vs Adios Pro Evo 3: Bounce Against Bare Minimum
Nike's marathon all-rounder against Adidas's sub-100 g, $500 race-day special. One of these is for most runners. The other is not.
Alphafly 4 vs Adios Pro 4: Nike's Bounce or Adidas's Roll?
The two most popular marathon super shoes, and they could hardly feel more different. How your foot lands decides which one is right.
Alphafly 4 vs Metaspeed Sky Tokyo: Big Bounce or Featherweight Speed?
Nike's cushioned marathon shoe against ASICS's 170 g racer. One protects your legs, the other gets out of their way.
Adios Pro 4 vs Metaspeed Sky Tokyo: Two $250 Super Shoes, Two Different Rides
Same price, same stack limit, very different feel. Adidas gives you a safer landing, ASICS gives you less weight.
Endorphin Elite 2 vs Fast-R Nitro Elite 3: Forgiving or Ferocious?
Saucony built a super shoe that's easy to run in. Puma built one that rewards perfect form. Here's how to pick.
SC Elite v5 vs Rocket X 3: The Best Super Shoes for Heel Strikers
Not everyone lands on their forefoot. These two $250 racers are built for the rest of us, but they feel very different.
Every Nike Alphafly, Compared: From Next% to Alphafly 4
Four generations, two world-changing marathons and one persistent squeak. We rank them all and tell you which is still worth buying.
Nike Alphafly 4: Lighter, Bouncier and $5 Cheaper
New foam, a wider plate and quieter Air pods. Nike's marathon shoe gets a real update, not just a new colourway.
Alphafly 3 vs Adios Pro 4: Which Super Shoe Wins Race Day?
Nike's bouncy Air pods against Adidas's ground-hugging rods. The right answer depends on how your foot lands.
How Many Running Shoes Do You Actually Need?
One pair is fine. Two is better. Five is a hobby. Here's how to build a rotation that earns its shelf space.
Do You Need a GPS Watch, or Just Your Phone?
A $750 watch won't make you faster. But it might change how you train. We looked at who actually benefits.
Trail Shoes, Explained: Lugs, Plates and Drop
What lug depth, rock plates and zero-drop actually change underfoot, and which of them you can ignore.