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
The Stride Velocity continues to surprise us at its price. Real super-shoe energy with a wide foot-friendly upper.
Recovery
Cold therapy is having a moment, but the data still favors compression boots for night-before-race recovery.
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