Karhu Fluid Fulcrum Ride
With its midrange heel support and a firm forefoot, this Finnish brand of running shoes “allows for better heel-to-toe roll without sacrificing cushioning.”
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Polar RS300X
This watch has a heart monitor, and pairs with a foot pod sensor and external GPS unit (availably separately) to track distance indoors or out.
Price: $170
Contact: Polarusa.com
Source: National Geographic Adventure
Belkin Sport Armband Plus with FastFit
The two-buckle closure of this durable armband eases adjustments. With the clip “riveted to the sleeve,” you’ll have “one fewer part to lose.”
Price: $30
Contact: Belkin.com
Source: Men’s Journal
Sennheiser MX85 Sport II earphones
Once you get the hang of the “twist-to-fit” design, these earbuds will stay put no matter how fast you run.
Price: $70
Contact: Sennheiserusa.com
Source: Men’s Journal
La Sportiva Wildcat
These shoes “grip equally well on soft soil and exposed granite,” making them well suited to trails’ unpredictable terrain. “A built-in gaiter keeps out stray pebbles.”
Price: $100
Contact: Sportiva.com
Source: National Geographic Adventure
