Carbon plate running shoes—also known as “super shoes”—are giving a boost to runners everywhere, from the starting line at your local 5K to the Boston Marathon. Most notably, you’ll see ...

Traction meets comfort in these expert-recommended hiking shoes from Merrell, Keen, Hoka, and more. Lace up a pair and tackle some tough terrain.

These shoes are a little heavier than others on this list, weighing in at 9.3 ounces for women and 10.8 ounces for men, but for a recovery-first shoe, that shouldn't be a dealbreaker.