Fall foliage is nice. Piles of dead leaves in your yard? Less so. Raking may feel nostalgic, but it’s a serious workout — and there’s a faster way to clean up your lawn: a leaf blower. Like gardening ...

The fourth generation of Brook's excellent Catamount trail running shoe has a new version of its midsole foam and Skyvault plate, aiming to improve performance, especially when running uphill.