Alo, Tracksmith, and Even Zara Now Make Running Shoes. But Are They Any Good?

New Players in the Running Shoe Market

Designing a good running shoe is a lot harder than designing a good-looking running shoe.

Newish activewear brands, such as Alo, Tracksmith, and even Zara, are now making running shoes, competing with legacy companies like Nike, Brooks, Adidas, Asics, and New Balance.

These newcomers are challenging the traditional performance giants that have spent decades perfecting their footwear.

Designing a good running shoe is a lot harder than designing a good-looking running shoe.

Authors summary: New brands enter the running shoe market.

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New York Magazine New York Magazine — 2025-10-15