Ethan Caldwell

If you have high arches and you’ve ever finished a trail run with aching feet, hot spots along the instep, or that weird shock that travels up your shins on rocky descents, the problem is rarely your fitness. It’s the shoe. Runners with cavus feet – the clinical term for high arches – absorb far … Read more

I have felt that sharp pull in my calf at mile three, the kind that makes you limp through the cooldown. Almost every runner I coach has been there. Calf issues sideline more runners than any other lower-leg problem, and the shoes under your feet play a bigger role than most people think. We tested … Read more

I tested the best kids bikes for fitness for over 60 days with my own kids and three neighbor families, logging everything from weekly mileage to how each bike held up to daily rides. Most parents I know default to the cheapest option at the local department store, then watch their kid struggle to pedal … Read more

When my dad turned 72, his doctor told him he needed 30 minutes of low-impact cardio five days a week to manage his blood pressure and protect his knees. The problem was our living room only has about 12 square feet of free floor space, and he was terrified of falling on a traditional upright … Read more

Most balance bike reviews are written for tiny toddlers on 12-inch wheels with weight caps hovering around 50 to 60 pounds. If your child tips the scale above 60 pounds, stands close to four feet tall, or is a 5 to 8 year old just learning to ride, those roundups leave you with nothing. Our … Read more

The best running shoes for cushioning use high-stack foam midsoles designed to absorb impact, reduce joint stress, and keep your legs feeling fresh mile after mile. Our team spent the past three months running in more than a dozen models on roads, treadmills, and long weekend routes, logging well over 800 miles of combined testing … Read more

I spent the last three months testing budget running shoes to find the best running shoes under $60 that actually hold up to real training. I logged over 400 miles across eight different pairs, ran in cold rain and hot pavement, and tracked everything from cushioning breakdown to outsole wear. What I learned surprised me: … Read more

Finding the best running shoes for sprinting changed how I approached speed work on the track. After testing dozens of pairs over the past season, our team discovered that the right shoe can shave precious tenths off your 100m and 200m times while protecting your joints from the repetitive impact of sprint training. Sprinting demands … Read more

I spent the last two months walking 18 holes in pairs of womens golf shoes with arch support, and my feet have opinions. The right pair can mean the difference between finishing a round strong and limping to the clubhouse. According to Nautica Malibu Tri’s plantar fasciitis guide, foot pain is one of the top … Read more

British weather has a habit of ruining your best-laid training plans. One minute you’re cruising through your interval session under grey skies, and the next you’re being drenched by a sideways downpour on the Pennines. After testing dozens of shells on soggy morning runs, muddy Lake District trails, and London commutes, I’ve put together this … Read more