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Waist-mounted fluid carrying systems have been around for decades, but the standard design has been revolutionized over the past couple of years. Runners no longer hassle with hard-sided bottles that take up space, hard-to-access cargo compartments and uncontrollable bouncing that causes chafing and discomfort.
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The original TNF (The North Face) Altamesa 500 was released in 2023 as the brand sought to combine the most innovative design element of its time (supercritical foam midsole compounds) with the most popular use category (hybrid road to trail). The second version of the shoe was just released this spring.
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The ACG Ultrafly Trail is the successor to the original shoe with the same namesake and serves as the high-performance model in the ACG lineup.
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When a shoe’s name reveals exactly what it’s built for, you know what to expect. In the case of the HOKA Zinal, its namesake is Switzerland’s famous Sierre-Zinal 31k mountain race, and the shoe was designed specifically for fast and agile movement over relatively short (by ultra standards) distances on steep and technical terrain.
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Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity to toss the old workout socks from your drawer and treat yourself to some new models for long trail days. We’ve tested the following socks that provide sustained comfort for higher mileage and harder efforts.
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Finding the right running tights can be tough. We’ve tested a few models, some which offer comfort, fit, protection or a little of each, to help make selecting the right ones just a bit easier.