Review
Marathon Gear We Trust This Spring
From super-shoes to hydration vests, here is the running gear our editors are actually packing for race day.
Daria Sosa· Apr 22, 2026· 6 min read
It's race season again, and the gear cycle has not stopped delivering. Here's what's in our editors' race bags this spring.
Shoes
Carbon-plated super-shoes keep getting more accessible — look for a wide, foot-friendly upper paired with a responsive plate if you want real race-day energy without the premium price.
Recovery
Cold therapy is having a moment, but the data still favors compression boots for night-before-race recovery.
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