If you’ve looked through our shoe reviews, you’ve probably noticed we almost always include a photo of the outsole. That’s not just to show off the color or design, it’s so you can see the tread ...

Look online for information on running shoes and you’ll soon see articles about wear patterns on the bottom of your shoes. Usually, these articles promise “secret knowledge” of what each wear pattern ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech. Slippery rocks, loose dirt and protruding roots keep trail ...