Best running shoe on Reddit
207 reviews from r/RunningShoeGeeks, r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/crossfit and 20 more subreddits
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#1
ASICS
4.4
(39)
"Go get an ASICS Novablast (Novablast 4 is near your budget these days) and you're golden."
"Novablast 4. I got both pegasus 41 and puma dev ntro 2, I still go nova all the time."
"I’ve run 200+ mi on my Novablast 4s and I enjoy them."
"I was using ASICS 2000 or ASICS gel kayano."
"Max cushion trainer"
"I lost 20kg running in asics nimbus (slow pace) and nike invincible 2 and 3 (faster runs, races)."
"I recommend the ASICS Novablasts."
"The most comfortable running shoe I have ever owned."
"It's an amazing shoe."
"I love my nimbus 25."
#2
Saucony
4.5
(35)
"Extremely comfortable for me too."
"My #1 recommendation is the Saucony endorphin pro 4."
"I ended up with Saucony with PowerStep insoles."
"It's responsive, with a more balanced cushioning for everyday runs."
"Saucony triumph 21 are great shoes and you can routinely find them on Amazon for under $100."
"Saucony Tempus, only 90 usd on sale rn."
"Saucony Triumph 21."
"Saucony triumph 20 and 21 have plenty of cushion in the heel."
"My partner has similar feet to you - he swears by the Saucony Tempus."
"My favorite distance trainer is the Saucony Triumph."
#3
Hoka
4.2
(34)
"I love my Hoka Clifton 9s."
"After losing 20kg I now run in superblast 2 (long runs over 15km) and hoka skyward x (everyday runs)."
"After losing 20kg I now run in superblast 2 (long runs over 15km) and hoka skyward x (everyday runs)."
"Good brands: Hoka, Asics, On, Brooks, Nike, New Balance, Saucony."
"I swear by Hokas now. I get the most cushioned ones."
"I used the Superblast 2 the entire time, changed my socks once."
"Superblasts, brooks glycerine max or hoka cielo would be my top picks."
"I train in Hoka Skyward X and raced Chicago Marathon in the Cielo X."
"I like Hoka Cielo X."
"I love my Hoka trail runners!"
#4
Brooks
4.5
(26)
"If you want most comfortable shoes look at Brooks Glycerin Max."
"I love the Brooks Ghost."
"Max cushion trainer"
"It feels really good!"
"I swear by Brooks Ghost."
"Comfy, bouncy, best running shoes I've ever owned."
"A popular brand for my class was brooks ghost. Definitely get your foot fitted and see what works for you."
"Brooks Ghost Max 2 is my vote."
"I came out with a pair of Brooks Ghost Max."
"If you like the Ghosts I would stick with Brooks and get the Glycerins."
#5
Nike
4.1
(20)
"I recommend the Nike Pegasus line."
"I lost 20kg running in asics nimbus (slow pace) and nike invincible 2 and 3 (faster runs, races)."
"I recently run in the Vomero 17s for my daily trainers, and love them."
"I bought a pair of Nike Air Zoom Pegasus in February 2023 as my running shoes."
"Nike pegasus 41 or vomero 17 both good budget options."
"Worked well for me."
"Worked well for me."
"Personally, I found Nike Vomero were best for my flat feet."
"The Pegasus 41 is eventually gonna go on sale by years end."
"Nike Pegasus 41."
#6
New Balance
4.3
(13)
"They are available in up to 4E."
"They are incredible & have changed my life for the better."
"I’m ready to buy a backup pair just in case they go out of stock."
"I just got the new balance 1080 (version 13)."
"If you like a soft underfoot feel - NB 1080v13"
"I would recommend something like new balance 880v14 Which a great daily trainer."
"Nb rebel v4 or Boston 12"
"I use the NB 1080s as well. I tried two others in the last year but ended up going back to the New Balances for my most recent pair."
"I'm considering using the 1080v13s since I just got the More v4s and really like them."
"I just got the More v4s and really like them."
#7
Adidas
4.3
(10)
"I can recommend the Adidas Boston 12 enough."
"I like the Adidas Terrex GTX stuff."
"The speed ultras are probably my favourite shoe I've ever had"
"I would recommend the wide size, since they’re sized snugger than the Adios Pro."
"Adidas SL2."
"Adidas SL2. Can be had on sale for like $90."
"Adizero sl."
"I like the adidas SL1s."
"If you like something firmer - Adidas SL2"
"I run exclusively in adidas Boston 12 and pro 3 for occasional long runs and races."
#8
Asics
4.1
(7)
"All around training shoe"
"Seems like a solid option."
"Asics GT-2000, Saucony Tempest or Topo Aura."
"May be Novablast 5 can fit your requirements."
"I replaced my old NB 880 with Asics GT-2000."
"Been just replacing with the same model since."
"Been just replacing with the same model since."
#9
Topo
4.3
(4)
"Nothing has come close to being as good."
"Topo athletic makes some waterproof shoes."
"Topo MT-5 could work."
"However if you want something with a super wide toe box that isn’t zero drop, then topo is lik."
#10
Run Away
5.0
(3)
"Two people in our family have gotten shows from Run Away."
"Run Away is the right choice here."
"Run away shoes for sure."
#11
Puma
4.0
(3)
"Puma Velocity Nitro 3 better than Pegasus and cheaper too."
"It's a nimbus but with better grip."
"Puma velocity nitro 3."
#12
Salomon
4.0
(3)
"Try Salomon Thundercross."
"I have Salomon Slabs which I recommend for more technical stuff."
"Try Salomon Thundercross."
#13
Mizuno
4.5
(2)
"An amazing shoe, soft, bouncy, stable, comfortable."
"Maybe try Mizuno Neo Vista."
#14
La Sportiva
5.0
(1)
"La Sportiva Blizzard are perfect."
#15
Speedland
5.0
(1)
"Love my Speedland GS for PNW winters."
#16
Supercomp
4.0
(1)
"Supercomp. Also check out some of craft's options."
#17
VJ
4.0
(1)
"For snow and ice, VJ Ace with micro spikes."
#18
S4
4.0
(1)
"I'm looking for a recommendation between the Asics Superblast, Novablast 4 and S4."
#19
Hykes
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend Hykes Escapes."
#20
Atreyu
4.0
(1)
"The Atreyu Base Trail is only $115, and has treated me well so far."
#21
Altra
3.0
(1)
"I like my Altria for running but short distances."
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