Born to Run
You have to admire the recent New Balance ad campaign, which finally acknowledges our love/hate relationship with running -- the agony of dragging yourself out of bed to pound the pavement versus the thrill of, well, being done. Naturally, their newest offerings push the needle toward "love." The 805 (left, $84.95 at newbalance.com) is a sleek, lightweight athlete's training shoe that'll take you up the stadium stairs in style. The 8508 (center, $85) boasts NB Zip technology -- shock-absorbing struts that put an extra spring in your step. And the 768 (right, $94.95), like a good girlfriend, is supple yet supportive for a smooth, comfortable ride.