Turns out you don’t need a supershoe to PR.

The Gore-Tex version of the Lone Peak 9+ keeps the familiar wide, comfortable Altra last, but with a waterproof membrane that seems to do its job without feeling like my feet were trapped in a sauna.

It may not be the most nimble or responsive trainer, but the Outroad 2 combines a stable platform, deep cushioning and decent grip for those slower training miles that take you off the beaten track.

Maybe you remember the barefoot running boom. Maybe you’ve just had a slew of injuries and you need something new. Or maybe your friend has been going on and on with their Altra running shoe reviews.

Our review: the limited edition Altra Escalante Racer might pay aesthetic homage to World Marathon Majors, but it is tooled and ready to rock any race or street. Altra stripped down one of its springy ...