Between new flagship running shoes from Nike, Adidas, Hoka, and On, to the Apple Watch 10, 2024 had plenty of launches for workout warriors looking to excel this year.
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Welcome to the Year in Review, where we’re rewinding the clock on an entire year’s worth of coverage to highlight the notable and under-the-radar product releases that crossed our desk in 2024.
Here’s a look back at the best new running and trail shoes we discovered last year, along with various other new running and fitness accessories that can help anyone looking to get or stay in shape in 2025.
Spotlighted Running and Fitness Releases in 2024
Other Notable Running and Fitness Releases in 2024
NordicTrackNordicTrack X24 Treadmill
Treadmills aren’t just for running. NordicTrack’s updated X24 simulates some of the world’s most epic hikes with a 40 percent incline and retooled touchscreen that measures 24 inches for immersive, trainer-led treks through the Swiss Alps, Balkans or Grand Canyon. How’s that for a quick hill workout before your next meeting?
Satisfy RunningSatisfy Justice Cordura 5L Hydration Vest (Patchwork Blue)
The Paris-based boutique running brand brings a personal touch to this high-performance product via a handmade patchwork treatment that’s limited to just 25 pieces. Beyond the distinct look are a number of compelling features, such as eight pockets (highlighted by two chest slots for stashing included HydraPak 500ml soft flasks), a rear bungee cord system for carrying trekking poles, reflective details and an emergency whistle.
ReebokReebok Nano X5
Reebok marks 15 years of the award-winning Nano training shoe with the announcement of the new Nano X5. Focusing on comfort without sacrificing performance, the latest edition introduces a midsole that is cushioned and responsive up front, yet firm and stable in the rear. It also offers a decoupled outsole that boosts its run-friendliness and a performance comfort collar for a fit that’s as locked in as you are.
AltraAltra Timp 5 GTX Roa
This new collaboration between the Utah-based cult running brand and the Ferrara, Italy-based fashion-forward hiking brand delivers the best of both worlds. Altra’s wider foot-friendly toe box and trademark Zero Drop platform combine with Roa’s layered construction approach — plus a Gore-Tex membrane and Vibram Megagrip outsole — for a sublime trail ripper that’s equally at home on city streets.
TracksmithTracksmith No Days Off Collection
As is tradition, Tracksmith braces for winter’s worst with its No Days Off Collection, a line of cold-weather running essentials ranging from tights to ear warmers. Its key garment is a full-length bib blending double-knit Merino wool and an innovative mesh for enhanced moisture management. Every purchase ships with a complimentary calendar poster to keep you accountable when the temperature drops.
NikeNike Grind Dumbbell
Nike continues to build its Strength line by introducing the new Grind dumbbell. The colorful speckled pattern comes from 20% Nike Grind rubber, a byproduct of Nike’s manufacturing process. Though the grey base color will stay constant, each batch of Nike Grind rubber is also unique, meaning that every wave of the dumbbells released will be limited editions in some ways. Versions are available in sizes ranging from 2.5 lbs to 50 lbs.
SmithSmith Seeker
Meet Smith’s modern take on the explorer silhouette. The Seeker sunglasses pair a round-lens design with a lightweight frame. They have ChromaPop lenses, the company’s signature technology that enhances color and clarity. And their auto-lock hinges allow you to easily clip them to your shirt (or neck) when taken off. According to Smith, they’re primed for running, hiking, biking and alpine adventures.
ChirpChirp RPM Mini
Here’s a different approach to the recovery gadget category. The Chirp RPM Mini looks like a crossbreed between a traditional massage gun and a foam roller. Users can select between three different speed options and enjoy up to 4 hours of use between charges.
GoreWearGoreWear Concurve Gore-Tex LE1 Jacket
The new Tech Beige treatment of this lightweight, style-forward, run-specific jacket is made of 100% recycled nylon, has an adjustable hood with a magnetic buckle and boasts Gore-Tex’s ePE membrane, the new PFAS-free approach to waterproof-breathability. What we really dig though is what GoreWear calls “kinetic garment design”: fabric panels are cut and positioned based on the body in motion to reduce seams and weight and optimize for speed.
KaneKane Revive AC
Kane winterized its popular recovery shoe with an enclosed upper, sewn-in thermal cuff and reflective detailing. At launch, it comes in three colorways and sizes up to men’s 14.
AppleApple Watch Series 10
The 10th generation of the Apple Watch finally brings notable hardware changes fans have been waiting for. It features the largest display ever on an Apple Watch, even bigger than the Ultra 2. The screen is now also a wide-angle OLED, making the watch easier to read at an angle and in bright light. It also features a faster refresh rate in low-power mode, allowing watch faces to show seconds ticking away. Size-wise, the series 10 is coincidentally 10% thinner than the previous Series 9 and 10% lighter. Apple has improved charging, too, so that the watch can go from 0 to 80% in 30 minutes. Lastly, the baseline aluminum and new titanium versions embrace a shiny, polished aesthetic in various colors, including black.
Hydrapak Tempo Pro Strap
Hydrapak’s slim Tempo water bottle is a cult favorite hydration solution for distance runners. The new Tempo Pro Strap makes the water bottle even more compelling as a handheld option. Its sandal-cut strap design leaves room for airflow and reduces irritation. The tension from the wrist strap also takes most of the gripping burden off your hands. The new accessory is currently sold in 3-packs, just like the compatible Tempo bottle.
NordaNorda 002 Oak
Canadian running label Norda sprinted onto scene several years back with trail runners made from Dyneema — a super lightweight material that boasts 15 times the strength of the steel. Now available in a brown colorway, the 002 silhouette is for runners who prefer a more responsive ride that comes from the shoe’s low stack height.
MomentousMomentous Elite Recovery Shakes
Supplement maker Momentous has made a new line of recovery shakes originally developed for NFL athletes available to consumers. The set includes three vanilla and three chocolate-flavored shake-and-go drinks. Each bottle contains pre-measured doses of whey, Creatine Monohydrate, FORTIGEL® Collagen, Magnesium Bisglycinate, and other recovery-centric ingredients designed to support muscle repair, reduce inflammation and soreness, and replenish glycogen stores.
JanjiJanji Rainrunner Pack Jacket 2.0
Boston-based running brand Janji updated its Rainrunner Pack Jacket for improved protection against rain, snow and whatever else winter decides to throw your way. The updated version features a laminated shell, fully taped seams, adjustable scuba hood, dropped-hem splatter guard and articulated cuffs that stay in place mid-stride. Like the rest of Janji’s gear, the Rainrunner Pack Jacket 2.0 is free of PFCs and PFAS — aka “forever chemicals.” The Mongolian-Manchurian steppe inspired a limited-edition seasonal colorway, Steppelands.
GarminGarmin Fenix 8
Garmin’s latest flagship multi-sport smartwatch, the Fenix 8, shares a similar design but a few notable upgrades over its predecessor (the Fenix 7). It features a built-in speaker and microphone for the first time, so you can now use voice commands (to start timers) and answer calls from your wrist. You can choose an always-on solar charging display or an OLED display (the former has a much longer battery life). And it has more features for diving, such as leakproof buttons, a new sensor guard, and a dive rating of up to 40 meters.
District VisionDistrict Vision x New Balance Spring 2024 Collection
District Vision and New Balance have unveiled the latest iteration of their ongoing running inspired collaboration. It includes shorts, running singlets and pull overs, as well as the DV + NB Mens Elite Race Shoe shown above.
Bandit RunningBandit Resisto II Waterproof Jacket
One of our favorite boutique running brands, Brooklyn-based Bandit, has significantly updated its popular lightweight jacket — it is now fully waterproof. Thanks to membrane-bonded fabric, taped seams, waterproof zippers and a DWR finish, precipitation will bead and roll off, keeping you dry and cozy on rainy runs. The Resisto II is available in both men’s and women’s cuts, with the same champagne colorway and price.
NikeNike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX
Like clockwork, fall means cooler temps and falling leaves. It also means that the Pegasus Trail, the off-road version of Nike’s versatile everyday trainer, gets winterized with the addition of a Gore-Tex upper. The shoe also features the brand’s responsive ReactX foam in the midsole and an all-terrain outsole.
The North FaceThe North Face LIGHTRANGE Collection
The North Face launched a new line of athletic hoodies and T-shirts focused on sun protection. Every item sports the company’s new LIGHTRANGE finish, offering Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) capabilities as well as moisture-wicking and breathability. At least on paper, they sound like the new summer running shirt option to beat.
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