Road running shoes are the most common type of trainers and are usually what most people think of as 'running shoes'. They're designed to be highly shock-absorbant to help protect your joints against the impact of harder surfaces, reducing the risk of injury and giving you a more comfortable ride.

Run The Wild's Karin Voller shares her must-have kit for conquering the trails, from major competitive events to off-grid adventures.

Patagonia have chosen to celebrate 50 years by looking to the future and discovering news ways that we can all as a collective make a difference.

During winter, it's hard to get outside with the cold weather and shorter days. However, just because it's dark outside, doesn't mean we have to confine ourselves to the indoors.||| Whether it's going for a hike in the hills on the weekend, trying to keep fit over the winter months or just taking the dog for a walk, a head torch is an essential piece of kit for us to be able to continue all of our summer outdoor pursuits well into the depths of winter.

Whether you’re running along towpaths, through fields, or up and down mountain trails, having durable trail running shoes with good grip is vital. Proper footwear will give you the confidence you need in your feet to stopping second-guessing your every step, helping you run faster and more efficiently.

To help you tackle the toughest off-road terrain we’ve put together this guide on how to choose the best trail shoes for you.

Take a look at the Runners Need team's picks of the best road running shoes for 2020.

We share our five favourite running shoes for the changing seasons. 

Get to know what makes HOKA so special and discover some of our favourite running shoes.

Runners Need clothing and accessories buyer Jessie explores the impact of the right fabric on your running and what the future holds for the materials of your clothes.

Run the Wild guide and kit care guru Chris gives his tips for keeping your trail running kit in good condition and making them last longer.