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The wonders of barefoot running have gotten a lot of attention lately, and to celebrate their style, this week's best shoe deals are all about running sneakers. Included in our top picks are two pairs of Vibrams, as well as top running shoes from Nike, adidas, and New Balance.

Cure that Monday morning feeling with great deals on heavy duty Dewalt men's boots, a $50 drop on a Polk Audio 5.1-channel home theater speaker system, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

The sun is shining and there's not a single pile of snow left in NYC. That's reason enough for us to pack up our boots and celebrate with a fresh pair of kicks. This week's roundup of best shoe deals focuses on running shoes and sneakers from adidas, New Balance, Reebok, and Vibram.

This week's best shoe deals roundup includes a variety of footwear styles suited for nearly every budget. Whether you want a pair of women's cowboy boots, men's running sneakers, work boots, or a new pair of adidas sandals, we've got all the right pairs at the right prices.

Sneakers are for more than going to the gym or walking in the park. This week we pay homage to the sneaker in our top shoe deals: we found fashionable and functional kicks from the likes of Nike, Reebok, and adidas here, but there are more smart and fun shoe deals just waiting to be tried on.

From New Balance trail running shoes to crazy stylish studded heels, we're confident you'll be able to find a great pair of kicks in this week's roundup of the top shoe deals.

When it comes to selecting a running shoe, the technical jargon can trip you up at the starting line, as each manufacturer takes a slightly different approach to providing the fastest, lightest, most comfortable shoes on the market — the cost of which comes in a distant second.

 But these guidelines will help you find the perfect pair of sneakers, and thus spend your money wisely.

Athletic shoes that promise toning and shaping without actual physical exercise have become a popular trend, but do they actually work? If you or anyone on your gift list this holiday season is craving a pair of toning shoes, then some recent studies may make you reconsider your investment.

The Vibram FiveFingers: a goofy running trend or the best way to run? We frequently find discounts on Vibram FiveFingers, and nearly every time they end up being amongst our most popular deals. So our staff became curious about their comfort and running attributes. We put four pairs to the test under three conditions: walking, hiking, and various increments of running. Here's what we found.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing about the iPhone "5"? The future of Apple, Facebook, and Amazon? No? Well neither are we! That's why we put all the latest buzz from the Internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup! Go on, indulge your guilty pleasures!

When it comes to buying shoes online, you can't do much of a try-on. So consumer advocate Mitch Lipka turned to his friends at SiteJabber.com, an independent site that collects feedback good and bad on web sites, for a look at the online shoe stores worth stopping by and those you ought to run away from as fast as you can.

Got sensitive feet? Got a hike coming up? Got a budget you can't bust? Our Green Dad columnist, Lou Carlozo, offers up advice on how to pick the right sandal for the job, and how to get the best price on what you pick.

As the temperatures progressively inch higher and higher, it's finally time to start shopping for footwear that won't leave your feet feeling stifled. We've rounded up several sandal options from top-shelf brands for both men and women, and then we found their much cheaper alternatives. With our doppelganger duds, you could save up to $40.