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The CTM Ultra 3 is part of Craft’s specific line of hybrid running shoes which deliver similar ride quality and performance on road or trail. Their goal is to combine the best attributes of road and trail running footwear in products that provide stability, durability and traction along with a comfortable ride on varied terrain.
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The new Soulstride Ultra builds upon the previous Soulstride Trail and Soulstride Flow models and is built specifically with long trail days or extended periods of high mileage. We’ve tested our pair for about 200 total miles, including a few 20+ mile efforts, and it will be in our short rotation for ultra races as a midpack runner.
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Wool seems to be the ideal fabric for runners when it comes to keeping warm, drying quickly and resisting odor, so we figured our undergarments should include some wool as well. We tested a handful of underwear options, and the following have become our top picks when running and staying active this winter.
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VJ’s ACE is a studded trail shoe designed specifically for winter running. The snow and thick ice which recently blanketed the Pacific Northwest were just right for our team of testers. The harsh elements presented a chance to test the durability, fit and traction, and have a little fun in them, too.
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Even the grippiest outsoles on the market can be defeated when winter hits hard. The NANOspikes model is designed for pavement, which made them perfect for running out the door.
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As the running industry’s largest annual trade show, The Running Event (TRE) functions as a yearly check-in on the state of the running world. It’s also a barometer of trends that are developing, and an early peek at products that will be released in the year ahead. Alongside improvements to many tried-and-true shoe models, there were a lot of new offerings for us to take in for our preview of shoes coming in 2024.