There’s a lot of technical running shoe jargon out there, but one that’s worth remembering is your sneakers’ heel-to-toe drop. Specifically, wearing the best zero-drop running shoes (meaning ones with ...

Last year, Altra committed what some diehard fans would consider an unspeakable crime: it launched a trainer with a 4mm heel-to-toe drop. Since its modest beginnings back in 2009, when co-founder ...

Editor’s note, May 26, 2026: New to the trail or want to dabble in running in low drop? We just reviewed the Altra Experience Wild 3, our Best Value Trail Shoe, which has a 4 mm drop, grippy MaxTrac ...

For some runners, high heel-to-toe drop shoes (the difference between the height of the heel and the forefoot), which you’ll find on highly cushioned running shoes, can offer up some much needed ...