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So, you’re thinking about running. (Woo-hoo!) In order to make your new, great habit stick, make sure that you’re wearing safe and comfortable shoes made for the job. You need a pair that fits well ...

Many people start hiking without hiking shoes and take to the trails in whatever sneakers or hand-me-down boots are around the house. While this can take plenty of people pretty far, depending on the ...

To get some insight into what the best running shoes for beginners might be, I ventured to a local pub to catch Los Angeles’ Silver Lake Track Club before they took off for a run. As a new runner, I ...

Being a beginner at anything can be intimidating, but so rewarding. Just ask anyone when the endorphins hit from those first few miles running. To hit your stride as a beginner runner, you don't have ...

Say goodbye to overly structured, rigid, and inflexible footwear. If you think you need over-cushioned, over-supportive, and over-engineered footwear for everything from running errands to running ...

If you’re just getting into rock climbing, it can be tempting to buy the coolest, flashiest gear, but finding the best beginner climbing shoes is actually pretty simple. They should feel relatively ...

So you’ve decided to start running. Congrats! Whether your goal is to get fit, clear your mind, or train for your first race, lacing up a pair of running shoes is the first step toward success. But ...

If there's one thing the best running shoes for beginners shouldn't be, it's intimidating. That's because when you start running (or start to think about starting running), it can feel like stepping ...

Your sneakers are arguably the most important part of your running kit (they’ll be with you for miles and miles, after all). Finding the right pair, though, can be easier said than done—there’s an ...