If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Race sneakers with spikes, also referred to as track spikes or running spikes, are a specialized footwear category that athletes turn to when they’re looking for more grip on the track — no matter if they’re training for short, explosive races or endurance events. By definition, running spikes have to be extra lightweight so as to not add any unnecessary bulk when every second counts, and they’re equipped with removable metal pins on the soles that dole out the aforementioned traction: helping track runners stay stable even on slippery surfaces while accelerating quickly and never losing momentum along the way. The technical shoes have very concrete distinctions among them, depending on your distance of choice. According to running store Runners Need, events of 60 to 400 meters require shoes with “s...
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. We all know the golden rule of a truly great skin care routine — Never. Forget. The. Sunscreen. As any dermatologist will tell you, the ideal sunscreen is one you’ll stay loyal to across years of devoted wear. For those of us who wear makeup daily, this means finding an SPF that won’t pill under the glam or cause it to melt by the time the sun goes down. Unfortunately, sunscreens and makeup don’t always play nice. Some mineral sunscreens leave behind a white cast that can throw off the undertones of your best foundation while others err on the side of greasiness, preventing products from staying put around the clock. To solve this pesky dilemma, a new crop of face sunscreens from brands both established and emerging has arrived on the scene — capable of layering exceptionally well under makeup, yes, but al...