To save space on your next road trip, slip one of these stylish shoes in your carry-on. They’ll keep you logging miles comfortably, but also look great when you’re sightseeing.
Brooks PureFlow6
$100. While the heathered fabric looks retro (making this a great pair to wear with jeans), the limited-edition model has all the same performance features of other colors of the Pure-Flow. The thin, lightweight sole is flexible and lets you feel the road, yet offers some protection from the pounding.
Shown: Women’s version
Altra Escalante
EDITOR’S CHOICE
$130. With a knit upper and an all-new bouncy midsole compound, the Escalante offers a responsive, go-fast sensation while training. For everyday wear, the sleek aesthetic reduces the sometimes shocking appearance of a roomy toebox that offers comfort for tired feet.
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Shown: Men’s version
Adidas UltraBoost X
$180. This women’s-only shoe has an upper that floats freely at the arch (it’s tacked to the midsole at the heel and forefoot). This allows the stretchy knit to hug your foot like a sock. The extra soft midsole is comfy whether you’re on your feet for hours during a long run or walking the streets of Paris.
Jeff is Runner-in-Chief for Runner’s World and the director of product testing. He has tested and reviewed running shoes, GPS watches, headphones, apparel, and more for nearly two decades. He regularly tests more than 100 pairs of shoes each year, and once had a 257-day streak running in different models. Jeff can usually be found on the roads, racing anything from the mile to a marathon, but he also enjoys racing up mountains and on snowshoes. When he’s not running, you’ll probably find him hanging from a ladder making repairs and renovations to his house (he’s also director of product testing for Popular Mechanics).
