Best for Running and Hiking

Sturdy hiking shoe specialist Keen has recently set its sights on trail runners. Its latest running shoe, the Roam, is an adaptive hike-inspired trail runner built for everything including gravel, dirt, and the sidewalk.​ When it comes to performance, the Roam is closer to a sedan than a sports car. It offers lots of plush comfort details, like a highly padded heel collar and tongue, plus a wider-fit toe box and a big-stacked midsole that cushions well and moves consistently across a variety of terrain.

It lacks the bounce and spring of the likes of Salomon’s GRVL shoes, and there's not quite as much ground feel as the Inov8 or Merrell. But it’s nicely balanced, not too soft, responsive, and reliably stable. I found it best for slower miles, running with my head up enjoying the scenery rather than trying to set records. The ...