The soft, supportive neutral trainer is our top pick for runners new to zero drop. It’s best for easy runs and base building.

Plus, here’s exactly what “zero drop” means in the first place, and why you might want this shoe style in your closet. To adventurists, “zero drop” may sound like a new ski trail rating.

For hikers, trail runners, and anyone who likes zero-drop shoes, Altra has created a burlier trail runner that’s still ultralight. It is not a shoe with maximum cushion or rigid support.

Conversely, the Hoka Speedgoats are considered some of the most cushioned shoes out there, even though they are on the shorter side of the maximalist stack height range. Altra does not like to call ...

In the brand’s newest launch, Nicks Boots is utilizing its Thurman ZD last for a wider toe box and pairing it with its first zero-drop sole. Typically seen in athletic or running shoes ...

In the brand’s newest launch, Nicks Boots is utilizing its Thurman ZD last for a wider toe box and pairing it with its first zero-drop sole. Typically seen in athletic or running shoes, a zero-drop ...