Running Shoe reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 282 Reddit reviews across 34 subreddits and 92 posts to rank the best Running Shoe brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/RunningShoeGeeks, r/beginnerrunning, r/PHRunners, r/trailrunning. Top-rated brands include ASICS (4.4/5), Hoka (4.3/5), Saucony (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews282
Subreddits34
Posts92
Brands26
Products83
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#1
ASICS
4.4
(49)
"Asics gel nimbus 26s!!! I love these shoes soooo much; they’re well cushioned and are good for street running."
"ASICS best in design and quality."
"Been using ASICS for last 5 years."
"Asics Nimbus, Cumulus, or Excite. All good for flat feet at different price points."
"Just get some novablast 5’s."
"Just get a pair of novablast 5’s."
"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."
#2
Hoka
4.3
(41)
"I’m about to run my third marathon in Hoka Clifton 9s."
"I’d go with the Hoka One One Bondi or the Brooks Glycerin."
"I loveeeeee my Clifton 9s. They have a meta rocker in them so they kind of propel you forward."
"I LOVE my Clifton 9s. It’s like running on clouds."
"I love my Hoka Clifton 9s."
"I keep both in rotation."
"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)."
"I swear by Hokas now. I get the most cushioned ones."
"I used the Superblast 2 the entire time, changed my socks once."
#3
Saucony
4.5
(37)
"Saucony is one of the most underrated shoes in India. Also one of the lightest shoes I've ever used."
"If so, try the Saucony Tempus for something that’s more nimble while also having good cushion."
"Saucony Kinvara is a great no frills option that can do all that."
"Extremely comfortable for me too."
"My #1 recommendation is the Saucony endorphin pro 4."
"I ended up with Saucony with PowerStep insoles."
"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."
#4
Brooks
4.5
(33)
"Brooks Glycern is the best shoe I have found, a bit over your budget but worth it."
"Love the Brooks Ghost."
"I have a pair of Brooks Glycerin for running 10mi+ regularly and they're great."
"Brooks Ghost or Asics Nimbus. Both are legit running shoes, but work well for everyday wear also."
"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."
#5
Nike
4.2
(35)
"I have around 250km on the Pegasus Trail 5 so far. It's great for daily training on mixed terrains."
"I love my Nike Zoom Pegasus. They’ve been my go to running shoe for years."
"The Vomero 18 has great cushioning and comfort, perfect for long runs."
"Love them, I was very surprised on how good these shoes are"
"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 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."
"Pegasus 41"
"Gretna outlet mall - Nike has a good clearance section."
#6
Asics
4.4
(16)
"I would get the novablast 5 if you like the shoes test them in the shop for sure. Imo the best beginner shoe out there does it all on a high level."
"Novablast 5 from asics, they are really good."
"Best all round at the moment, for a daily trainer I would go with Asics Novablast 5."
"Asics Novablast 5. Best daily trainer by far."
"The Novablast 5 are the better shoes for running, in fact they are one of the better daily trainers from any brand out currently."
"Asics Kayano 31"
"All around training shoe"
"You can go for asics novablast 5 or superblast 2 too!"
"I love my asics! My favorite is the gel-1130."
"Seems like a solid option."
#7
Adidas
4.2
(16)
"I've loved how Adidas Ultraboost felt."
"I would recommend Ultraboosts, Hokas or On."
"May Deviate Nitro 2 rin sa Shopee below 5k pesos pero preferable parin yung dalawa over DN2"
"I can recommend the Adidas Boston 12 enough."
"Adidas has decent deals as well."
"Adidas Supernova Rise 2 - cushioning hits the sweet pot."
"If just basing from your list, I would pick the Boston 12 but I might hold off for the newest version - Boston 13."
"Adidas Ultraboost, even though it's more of a lifestyle shoe, it's branded for running."
"Adizero Evo SL."
"I would suggest adizero sl2 or puma velocity nitro 3."
#8
New Balance
4.2
(12)
"New balance rebel v4 in a color way that suits your taste. I wear mine with navy and tan chinos all the time. 140 is a bargain in the current running shoe world btw."
"New Balance 1080s have been my go to lately."
"They are available in up to 4E."
"In fact for the best overall assessment I'd recommend both. New Balance has a hi-tech machine that you stand on."
"New balance or ultraboost 1.0 cream could work maybe"
"New Balance 880 v14 sounds like the right option for you."
"If you like a soft underfoot feel - NB 1080v13"
"Nb rebel v4 or Boston 12"
"I'm considering using the 1080v13s since I just got the More v4s and really like them."
"Thinking rebel v4, Saucony speed 4 or nimbus."
#9
Altra
3.8
(6)
"Altra Escalante 2. 0 drop. But padded layer for a little more cushion. Wide toe box. I love these."
"Altra running shoes are a wide toe box and the insole that comes in the shoe supports the ankle a good amount."
"Some other shoes to consider: Hoka Challenger, Altra Timp, Saucony Ride TR2."
"I run with Altra Outroads, which is a hybrid show. It's responsive enough on the roads but still feels grippy on trails."
"I'm partial to Altra and they only had one kind."
"I like my Altria for running but short distances."
#10
Topo
4.3
(4)
"Nothing has come close to being as good."
"Asics GT-2000, Saucony Tempest or Topo Aura."
"Topo athletic makes some waterproof shoes."
"However if you want something with a super wide toe box that isn’t zero drop, then topo is lik."
#11
Salomon
4.3
(4)
"I have found Speedgoats (5’s and now 6’s) to be totally up to the job."
"And Sense Ride, while we're on Salomon."
"Try Salomon Thundercross."
"Try Salomon Thundercross."
#12
Anta
4.0
(4)
"Anta pg7"
"Highly recommended anta, pasok na pasok sa budget mo. Anta shoes ko, gamit ko naman for walking and gym every weekdays. So far so good. Very comfy naman me."
"PG7"
"Try and search sa sub na 'to you'll find mostly xtep, 361 and anta recos."
#13
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."
#14
Brooklyn Running Company
5.0
(3)
"Brooklyn Running Co is great!!!!"
"Brooklyn Running Company 100%. Try to get a fitting from the manger, Kate, when she is working."
"Brooklyn Running Co by a mile. They are super friendly and take their time with fittings!"
#15
Ultraventure
4.7
(3)
"Love my Ultraventure 3s. Great if you like some cushion. Topos are great and finally solved my blister problems."
"I have two pairs of Ultraventure 4s for a mix of road/trail and I love them."
"Haven't tried the Pegasus, have the Ultraventure 3 and the 4 is not too different."
#16
On Cloud
4.3
(3)
"I had a good experience buying running shoes at the onCloud store in SoHo - the guy who helped me knew his stuff and got me into a shoe that has lasted me over 300 miles and counting."
"My On Clouds are really really squishy. Actually a spongy feel and bounce."
"Oncloud has lots of waterproof shoes!"
#17
Puma
4.0
(3)
"Saucony Hurricane 24, Brooks Ghost, Nike Pegasus, Reebok Floatride, Puma Velocity Nitro."
"Puma Velocity Nitro 3 better than Pegasus and cheaper too."
"Puma velocity nitro 3."
#18
Mizuno
4.5
(2)
"An amazing shoe, soft, bouncy, stable, comfortable."
"Maybe try Mizuno Neo Vista."
#19
V15
5.0
(1)
"V15 is perfectly suited to OP’s purpose."
#20
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Affordable and well-cushioned for beginner runners."
#21
Peak
4.0
(1)
"Features responsive cushioning and good comfort."
#22
Evo SL
4.0
(1)
"Evo sl, Pegasus premium, anything triple black or all white."
#23
REI
4.0
(1)
"The REI store at the Outlet stores has a discounted shoe section. It's awesome. It's basically shoes that were bought for about a week or two and we're only worn a few times and these are in great shape and they are less than half the cost of the original price."
#24
Xtep
4.0
(1)
"Been using xtep 2000km 2.0 for 3 months around 120km na mileage and so far okay naman sya as all around shoe for me."
#25
On
4.0
(1)
"I have had good luck with On Cloud shoes buying last years model for around $80-90"
#26
361
4.0
(1)
"Try and search sa sub na 'to you'll find mostly xtep, 361 and anta recos."
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