Running shoes and gear
New running shoes and GPS watches: prices, release dates and specs from the brands, plus where to try them on in Texas.
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26 vs. GTS 25: what changed for Nov. 1, and why the 25 on sale may be the better buy
The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 26 arrives Nov. 1 at $155 with reworked DNA Loft v3 foam, a flat-knit tongue and a heel loop. The GTS 25 is marked down to $124.95. Specs, changes and which to buy.
Garmin Forerunner 70 vs. 170: the $50 difference, and which first running watch to buy
Garmin’s Forerunner 70 ($249.99) and 170 ($299.99) share the same screen, coaching and heart-rate sensor. What the extra $50 buys, battery life, and which fits a first race.
Garmin Enduro 4 is out: 320 hours of GPS, a flashlight and grade-adjusted pace for Texas ultra season
Garmin’s Enduro 4 launched Oct. 6 at $899.99: battery life, grade-adjusted pace, the flashlight, ruck tools, and how it compares with the fēnix 9.
Saucony Space Cowboy is live: five shoes from $140 to $290, with a Texas try-on plan
Saucony’s limited-edition Space Cowboy page lists five shoes from $140 to $290. Here is the model-by-model price list and how Texas runners can shop the drop without guessing on fit.
ASICS Sonicblast 2 vs. Reebok SpeedShifter: two new plated shoes for tempo days
The ASICS Sonicblast 2 ($190) is out now with a forked Pebax plate and FF Turbo Squared foam. Reebok’s first full-length carbon-plated shoe, the SpeedShifter ($220), lands October 20. Specs, what’s official, and which fits a Texas fall build.
On Cloudsurfer 3 vs. Mizuno Sky Prime: two new max-cushion shoes for easy days
The On Cloudsurfer 3 ($160) reaches running stores October 1 with new Surreal foam; the Mizuno Sky Prime ($199.95) landed September 28 with a PEBA top layer and a 47 mm heel. Specs, what changed, and which fits your fall training.
October shoe drops, part 2: the redesigned Saucony Endorphin Speed 6 and the Hoka Arahi 9
Two more October releases for fall marathon training: the plated Saucony Endorphin Speed 6 (Oct. 15) and the Hoka Arahi 9 stability shoe (Oct. 1). Prices, weights, stack and what changed.
October 1 shoe drops: the new ASICS Gel-Slowcush and Nike Pegasus Plus 2 colorways
ASICS launches an all-new easy-day shoe, the Gel-Slowcush, on October 1, 2026, the same day Nike adds colorways to the Pegasus Plus 2. Prices, specs and who each is for.
Garmin fēnix 9 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 4: the new flagship running watches
Garmin launched the fēnix 9 in August and Apple the Watch Ultra 4 in September 2026. Prices, battery life, the new running features, and what the free Garmin update adds for Forerunner owners.
Nike Alphafly 4 vs. adidas Adios Pro 5: the two new marathon super shoes, side by side
Nike and adidas both launched new marathon racing shoes in September 2026. Here is what changed, what they cost, when you can buy them and which Texas races they are built for.