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New kicks are a quick cure for the winter workout blahs--sliding into a pair makes you feel like you can do anything. To keep you inspired, we asked 157 women […]

If you're looking to get more impressive results from your home workouts without adding extra time, we've got a simple and speedy solution: Start using balance tools, like a wedge, […]

* Hit a sporting goods store or shop online and you'll find a sea of sneakers. You could spend hours wading through the options, but we've got a much better [...]

Whether you're grooving in a dance class or jogging down a trail, you can't give it your all without the right sneakers. Nagging problems--like wafer-thin cushioning or rubbing at the [...]

Spring is the perfect time to overhaul your routine: Run outside instead of on a treadmill. Switch the order of your strength moves. And do it all in new sneakers. [...]

* Whatever your fitness goal, the right shoe can put it within reach. To help you find your perfect kicks, we asked 300 women to try 45 new running, walking, [...]

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT NEW-SNEAKERS that reinvigorates your workout. You might be running on a familiar trail or sweating through step class for the umpteenth time--but do it in new shoes […]

This is no mere shopping guide or roundup of the latest styles--you're holding the result of a 12-week talent competition. The quest to find the winners of our biannual shoe […]

Good news for the budget minded: Sneaker prices are dropping. Last spring shoes in our review averaged $93, and there was only one bargain pair (costing $60 or less) to […]

Imagine yourself running beyond your usual 4-mile limit, blasting calories and setting new goals with every stride. Picture yourself in a hip-hop class, pivoting like a backup dancer in a […]

If you're like a lot of women, you wear running shoes at the gym. "I see it all the time--women in kickboxing, Core Board or step classes wearing running shoes," […]

TO CRANK UP THE INTENSITY OF YOUR USUAL RUN (without doing a single sprint!) hit the dirt. Sure, you have to hop over rocks and roots, and the hills tend [...]

RUNNING BEST OVERALL ASICS GT-2110, $90 asicstiger.com BEST SUITED FOR Flat feet or overpronators (See "What's Your Foot Type?" below.) DETAILS This shoe's thick arch prevents the foot from rolling […]

Cross trainers are the jacks-of-all-trades in the athletic-shoe world: They lighten your gym bag by doing a multitude of tasks well, taking you from the elliptical machine to a hip-hop […]

Walking may well be the perfect fitness activity, but let's get real: It can be rather, um, pedestrian. Try invigorating your walks with Nordic Walking poles. An import from Finland […]

Few things are more inspiring for your fitness regimen than a new pair of running or walking shoes: When your energy, excitement or motivation to head out the door dips, […]

The cross trainer is the triathlete of footwear--a jack-of-all-trades that goes with ease from the weight room to the aerobics studio to cardio machines. And since studies show that mixing […]

If you're picking out a good walking or running shoe, your top priorities should be comfort and performance. Some of the basics: * Walkers and runners who are 20 pounds […]

No doubt about it -- you love your walking and running workouts. According to the most recent National Sporting Goods Association report, walking is the No. 1 participation sport among […]

Like Cardio Barre? Try Essentrics This version ditches the barre but uses similar body weight-based toning moves--like leg raises--done in a slow, flowing style, to help you get the lean [...]

* Dion Snowshoe Series (STARTING AT $5; DIONSNOWSHOES.COM) Take part in the world's largest group of snowshoe races! Events-for every skill level-range from three to seven miles in SO locations [...]

* An hour before race time, chomp a piece of minty Jolt Gum ($2; joltgum.com) for 10 minutes to get 40 milligrams of caffeine. 'This can give you an extra [...]

INTIMIDATED BY 26.2 MILES? Consider a half marathon instead. Training for a half won't eat up all your free time the way marathon prep can; plus, there are lots of [...]

FOR TRIATHLONS Zoot Sports Ultra Race ($130; zootsports.com) The quick-lace system (no tying) on this shoe will save you seconds during transitions. FOR RAFTING The North Face Padda ($90; thenorthface.com) […]

FOR UNEVEN TERRAIN Timberland Vaporate Low ($100; timberland.com) One wrong step can halt a trek, so this shoe has an ankle-hugging strap that connects to the heel to keep your […]

Meet this season's more laid-back kicks. These five running shoes cleverly hide their high-performance technical features behind fashionable uppers--so you can finally hoof it in style. FOR COMFORT SEEKERS Saucony […]

These outdoor-loving sneaks multitask, just like you. Pick the one that best suits your favorite summer workouts. FOR HIKING AND BIKING Timberland Trailscape Low with Gore-Tex XCR ($100; timberland.com) This […]

Come Memorial Day, you can almost hear the sigh of relief from your feet as you slide your toes into a pair of flip-flops. Here, our five favorite pairs that […]

A running shoe that changes shape to better fit your foot as your hormones fluctuate throughout the month might sound like a bad Saturday Night Live skit, but it's actually […]

Shoe companies are jumping on the burgeoning fitness trend of Nordic walking, debuting sport-specific shoes this past summer. The shoes are designed to provide more stability for the middle of […]

Few things are more enticing to a runner than autumn's crisp air and trails shaded by colorful leaves. Whether you're hitting the trail for the first time or switching gears […]

A new line of shoes from Teva holds a secret in its soles: The four women's Flipsole models ($80-$90; teva.com) have removable insoles that convert to flip-flops. Simply pull out […]

What to do when you find the right fit in an athletic shoe but you don't like the color? Thanks to Nike iD, you now can have the shoe you […]

Nike and Crunch gyms have teamed up to help you get your groove on, with the new Nike Rockstar Workout. Created in collaboration with Jamie King, host of MTV's The […]

Despite making footwear in a variety of hues, some sandal companies are more "green" than others. Chaco (chacousa.com) will resole or reweb all its sport Chaco sandals--just send back your […]

For outdoorsy types, summer signals the time to slip on a new pair of sport sandals or flip-flops. This year manufacturers are offering a bevy of innovative choices, providing stability, […]

Reebok wants you to be pumped up for your next run. No, not to get you more excited about it--but to make your shoes fit better. Fifteen years after the […]

Ever wish your cross-training shoes were as sassy as your yoga flares or hip-hop hot pants? Now they can be, thanks to cross trainers just introduced by Reebok and Ryka. […]