Best running shoes on Reddit

274 reviews from r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/PHRunners, r/beginnerrunning and 40 more subreddits

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#1

Hoka

4.4
(41)
"Hoka, brooks, ASICS and others have an option to wear the shoes on a run."
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"Switched to hoka Mach 5 and the issues went away."
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"I'm on my 3rd pair of arahi na(more than 400km per pair) and i have a very wide foot and severe flat footedness."
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"I loved the Bondi b Hokas for slower runs as the cushioning made everything more comfy."
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"I really like Hoka Cliftons."
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"They put me in Hoka Bondis. I really love them, so squishy!"
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"You can never go wrong with HOKA. Nakapag-half marathon na ako using Bondi 8."
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"Hoka Bondi 8 is an amazing shoe that comes in 4E."
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"Hoka Mach 5 have been great for first marathon."
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"Trust me, go with the Hokas. For the money your feet will thank you."
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#2

Brooks

4.3
(39)
"I got fitted with a pair of Brooks that I love."
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"Check out the Brooks adrenaline style"
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"Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23"
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"I’d highly suggest trying out some Brooks."
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"I can recommend Brooks."
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"I have a neutral arch and neutral pronation and I use Brooks Ghost 15s. They’re phenomenal for me."
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"Brooks Adrenaline or Asis Gel-Kayano have been winners for me."
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"I got my Brooks Adrenaline GTS for 3k."
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"I wholeheartedly recommend Brooks."
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"It has been a joy running in them!"
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#3

ASICS

4.4
(36)
"Most of my running shoes are Asics."
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"Best running shoe."
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"I only run in asics kayano 4E shoes."
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"Best all around running shoe."
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"I had a pair of asics that lasted forever."
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"Asics can be bought for under 100. Really comfortable and bouncy."
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"I love Asics...I deviated once for about a year to Saucony & dealt with injury after injury."
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"...go with a tried and true brand like ASICS, brooks, or Saucony."
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"ASICS all the way 🤝🏻"
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"ASICS is the best out there."
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#4

Nike

4.3
(35)
"Speed work: Nike Alphafly Next%."
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"I love my Nike Pegasus with Gore-tex"
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"Nike Pegasus 40 or 41 , ASICS Novablast 4."
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"Started running with Nike Revolution 7. It’s now at 250km mileage and still looking good!"
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"Nike Downshifter 12"
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"I run in these exact pegs and they're great."
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"You can never go wrong with nike op when it comes to running."
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"Nike Pegasus, Hoka Rincon, Nike Invincible, Nike Infinity"
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"Nike vomero best and most comfortable shoes ive owned."
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"Second the Streakfly suggestion. People kind of dump on them, but I love mine for anything fast."
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#5

New Balance

4.4
(26)
"They're the most comfortable sports shoes I've ever worn."
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"Try New balance 1080, meron silang option for wide feet."
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"I wear New Balance 1080 v13 for recovery and longer runs."
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"I suggest abang ng sale, I got my NB running shoes na originally 11k for 5k lang."
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"New Balance, New Balance, New Balance."
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"Check out New Balance."
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"1080 for squishy, 880 for firm."
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"New Balance 860’s I be balling"
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"New balance fresh foam wide width - I swear by mine."
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"I rock the 1080’s and I don’t think I’ll ever branch away from them."
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#6

Adidas

4.1
(23)
"Adidas Boston 12. It’s perfect for race day and for training."
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"Adidas Ultraboost."
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"If I know I’m going to be walking a lot, I like adidas supernovas. I find them super comfortable for everyday wear."
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"I suggest Adidas Adizero SL2."
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"Adizero evo sl."
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"Some reasonable deals i would look at are saucony axon 2 or 3 and adizero sl (the original, not the sl 2)."
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"Adidas Runfalcon. Bought this a few years ago because I needed comfortable shoes for work."
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"Adizero SL2."
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"Adidas Duramo Speed. Pogi din. Parang elite. haha"
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"Go to adidas website, look for things on sale. That's the best option."
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#7

Saucony

4.4
(14)
"Saucony is king."
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"A few brands that work for me are Josef Seibel, Saucony and Hoka."
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"Wonderful all-round running shoe with lots of support."
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"Saucony endorphin speed 4, shoe go the year for me."
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"Totally second Saucony Guide! They're fab and I have super flat feet."
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"Saucony guide is my favourite for long runs"
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"Magaang at malambot yung sole, pero sturdy for you not to have an injury running."
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"Saucony Endorphin Speed."
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"Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 maybe?"
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"Saucony Triumph and Hurricane lines work well too."
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#8

Altra

4.2
(14)
"Altra Torin (neutral) or Paradigm (stability) come in wide sizes."
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"No running shoe has ever come close for me."
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"Altra Torin Wide. No running shoe has ever come close for me."
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"Altra shoes po."
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"Altra have zero drop and more in the same range."
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"Otherwise you might start with an Altra Torin or Via Olympus 2."
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"Altras!"
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"Altra for me, but feet are also wide."
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"Altra's don't hold up the best but they are no doubt shaped the best."
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"Check out Altras, they have really wide shoes."
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#9

Puma

4.3
(8)
"2023 Running Shoe of the Year by Kofuzi."
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"Puma magmax, Brooks glycerin max, Asics superblast 2."
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"I suggest the Puma Deviate Nitro 2."
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"Very fun shoes."
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"The velocity is your best best, it is pumas daily trainer."
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"Bought Puma Velocity Nitro 3 for 4,800."
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"Check out the Puma Magmax for sure."
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"Puma Deviate Nitro 2, supposed to be pretty similar to Endorphin Speeds."
#10

Xtep

4.4
(5)
"I highly recommend these two: Xtep 2000km 2.0."
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"I recommend Xtep 2000km 2.0 as your dailies."
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"Xtep 2000km 2.0."
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"Pwede mo rin check etong Xtep 2000km good for daily runs."
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"You might want to try XTEP brand."
#11

Asics

4.8
(4)
"Asics Gel Nimbus, Novablast, Cumulus 26."
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"ASICS seem to have the longest lasting outsole. Gel Nimbus are hard to beat."
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"Get asics gel nimbus/novablast."
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"In Flipkart, Asics 4B shoes are available around 2k."
#12

Mizuno

4.0
(4)
"...ended up with Mizuno Wave Inspires which I was completely unfamiliar with, but were so amazing I’m now on second pair."
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"I started with Mizunos years ago."
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"I really like mizuno wave inspires."
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"Mizunos are tanks."
#13

Hykes

5.0
(2)
"I would recommend the Hykes Pinnacle barefoot shoes."
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"Try a barefoot shoes, I am wearing Hykes Pinnacle and love how comfy they are."
#14

Anta

4.5
(2)
"I highly recommend these two: Anta PG7 Travel."
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"Anta PG7 travel, check mo."
#15

Vivobarefoot

4.0
(2)
"Vivobarefoot primus lite 3 or motus strength for gym."
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"Vivobarefoot primus lite 3 or motus strength for gym."
#16

Decathlon

4.0
(2)
"If budget concerns you like it does me."
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"If your city has decathlon then you should try buying it from there as you can test it out."
#17

361°

4.0
(2)
"361⁰ Pop Blaze 4.0 nas around 2K."
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"If you're open to other brands, check 361 degrees, xtep, lining and anta."
#18

361 Flame 2.5

5.0
(1)
"And it's been great. naka 5:50/km ako sa 1st km ko using this shoes as a beginner."
#19

Atreyu Base Model

5.0
(1)
"They may have Outlet section shoes in your size and they prob have a sale coming soon."
#20

Saucony TR16

5.0
(1)
"Saucony TR16 is pretty versatile and goes up a few sizes."
#21

Puma Deviate Nitro 2

5.0
(1)
"Puma deviate nitro 2."
#22

Yeezy

5.0
(1)
"Get yourself some yeezys specially the 700s super comfy"
#23

Adidas Boston 12

5.0
(1)
"Adidas Boston 12 - all around running shoe."
#24

Hoka Bondi 8

5.0
(1)
"Been using hoka bondi 8 for a while and they are pretty good."
#25

Saucony Ride 17

5.0
(1)
"Saucony Ride 17 or Puma Velocity Nitro 2 are always on offer."
#26

361 Degrees

4.0
(1)
"Ito rin yung nirecommend ng mga runners on FB (community) hehe also, nike’s good usually pegasus din ginagamit."
#27

World Balance

4.0
(1)
"World Balance Speed Runners."
#28

Topo

4.0
(1)
"I switched over from Altra to Topo Ultraventure."
#29

Skechers

4.0
(1)
"Skechers gorun or new balance 1080"
#30

Rebel

4.0
(1)
"Rebel v4 got me to 600km."
#31

Inov8

4.0
(1)
"Velocity nitro 2 GTX... mine are slightly damp around the top on my instep."
#32

Campus

4.0
(1)
"I have Campus Flash, bought them at 2k in 2022, still no issues."

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