Best running shoes on Reddit
424 reviews from r/PHRunners, r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/beginnerrunning and 54 more subreddits
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#1
Hoka
4.5
(68)
"I’d go with the Hoka One One Bondi or the Brooks Glycerin."
"I LOVE my Clifton 9s. It’s like running on clouds."
"As a new runner you need a lot of cushion and good stability"
"It's very light and I'm loving my performance with it."
"Hoka bondi 8’s made my life instantly better"
"Hoka mach 6"
"Hoka. I’ll never buy another brand"
"Hokas are sooo comfy for walking!"
"Hoka clifton 9"
"I’ve had good luck with the speedgoats on trail."
#2
ASICS
4.5
(65)
"Switched to Novablast 5. Had them for a week now, so far so good."
"Asics Novablast 4, I actually prefer the novablast 4 over the 5."
"Worth the investment."
"Great shoe ! I am always happy to recommend it."
"In general people I know love Asics, Brooks, Hoka."
"Look for a pair of Asic Novablast 4’s on sale."
"Asics Novablast is the way to go."
"Novablasts are just a great workhorse shoe."
"Asics Novablast."
"Novablast 5 or New Balance 880/ or 1080 for more cushion."
#3
Nike
4.2
(65)
"Adidas Adizero SL2 or Pegasus 41 na naka sale."
"Expensive ones can consider Nike Vaporfly / Alphafly ($200-300)"
"Tbh shoes can help you perform much better."
"Solid choice Vomero 18 or NewBalance Rebel V4 both nasa 7-8k range."
"The Vomero 18 has great cushioning and comfort, perfect for long runs."
"Ultimately that was the shoe that got"
"It was super comfy and bouncy compared to my previous shoes."
"I just got a pair of Nike Pegasus Trail 5 and after about 50km of running I have no complaints."
"The Nike Alphafly would be the obvious answer in your situation."
"Pegasus 39, still alive and still has pop 1400km in."
#4
Brooks
4.4
(56)
"I’d go with the Hoka One One Bondi or the Brooks Glycerin."
"I used brooks, worked wonders for me"
"I wear Brooks Ghost. They’ve been great."
"I find brooks to be the best sneaker for me .. I highly suggest going to a professional running store."
"Brooks work the best for me."
"I love Brooks, specifically Ghost and Hyperion tempo."
"The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 have served me well and were a great value for money."
"Glycerin for long distances, and Hyperion 2 for sprint and tempo training."
"Glycerin provides far more cushioning while the Adrenaline has more ankle support."
"It would be Brooks Glycerin GTS21 for your overpronation feet. Loving it!!!"
#5
New Balance
4.6
(44)
"I was able to cop my New Balance 1080s v14 sa Sports Warehouse for exactly 3k. Goods na daily trainer sobra."
"New balance 880 ASICS Novablast 5."
"Has great selections of discounted new balance shoes with wide and extra wide options."
"New Balance, Topo, and Altra are generally great for wide feet."
"Currently own 7.5EE 1080v13 and 860v14 na 8D and they're both a good fit."
"Currently own 7.5EE 1080v13 and 860v14 na 8D and they're both a good fit."
"I found some pairs on sale for 4-5k."
"If you need stability, 860v14 na 2E."
"Novablast 5 or New Balance 880/ or 1080 for more cushion."
"But my overall recommendation is the Novablast 5."
#6
Adidas
4.2
(36)
"Adidas Adizero SL2 or Pegasus 41 na naka sale."
"Adidas SL2 Wide. :)"
"One of the best daily trainer for the price."
"Yes, I use my adios 7 for everyday use because it’s so comfortable."
"Adidas Boston 12. It’s perfect for race day and for training."
"...picked up a pair of Adidas Adizero SL2s, and they’ve been fantastic so far!"
"Adidas Ultraboost."
"If I know I’m going to be walking a lot, I like adidas supernovas. I find them super comfortable for everyday wear."
"If budget is not an issue, Adidas Sl2 or New Balance Rebel."
"Can't go wrong with ultraboost. Light and cushion-y if you prefer that kind of shoes."
#7
Altra
4.3
(24)
"I’ve heard a lot of good about the Altra Lone Peak."
"The Lone Peak is one of the most popular shoes out there."
"Blister free throughout my entire walk."
"Altra Torin (neutral) or Paradigm (stability) come in wide sizes."
"No running shoe has ever come close for me."
"Altra Torin Wide. No running shoe has ever come close for me."
"I used Altra lone peak shoes for both the Appalachian trail and the Portuguese Camino."
"Great shoe but they are not durable."
"Altra trail running shoes."
"Look at Altra shoes. Look at their extra wides if you don't want blisters."
#8
Puma
4.3
(19)
"👑 Puma Deviate Nitro 2 👑"
"Puma Deviate Nitro 2 🔥."
"Puma Deviate Nitro 2! It can do it all."
"Puma are a good option for narrow feet."
"2023 Running Shoe of the Year by Kofuzi."
"Puma magmax, Brooks glycerin max, Asics superblast 2."
"Not always mentioned but a great daily pair, [Puma Velocity Nitro 3]."
"You can usually find Puma Velocity Nitro 3 in big sales."
"Torn between Vaporfly 3 (my race day shoes) and Puma Velocity NITRO 3 (my daily shoes)"
"Puma DN2!"
#9
Saucony
4.2
(17)
"Saucony is king."
"A few brands that work for me are Josef Seibel, Saucony and Hoka."
"Saucony endorphin speed 4, shoe go the year for me."
"Totally second Saucony Guide! They're fab and I have super flat feet."
"Saucony guide is my favourite for long runs"
"Magaang at malambot yung sole, pero sturdy for you not to have an injury running."
"Saucony guide."
"Saucony magic speed / Saucony endorphins speed / Brooks ghost"
"Saucony Endorphin Speed."
"Just hit 550 km Saucony Triumph 21"
#10
Asics
4.7
(7)
"Asics Nimbus, Cumulus, or Excite. All good for flat feet at different price points."
"Big fan of asics these days."
"Asics Gel Nimbus, Novablast, Cumulus 26."
"ASICS seem to have the longest lasting outsole. Gel Nimbus are hard to beat."
"Get asics gel nimbus/novablast."
"Try gel kayano and they come in wide width."
"Def agree with those here - get a gait assessment."
#11
Xtep
4.4
(5)
"I highly recommend these two: Xtep 2000km 2.0."
"I recommend Xtep 2000km 2.0 as your dailies."
"So far okay naman sya as all around shoe for me."
"Xtep 2000km 2.0."
"Pwede mo rin check etong Xtep 2000km good for daily runs."
#12
Mizuno
4.0
(5)
"...ended up with Mizuno Wave Inspires which I was completely unfamiliar with, but were so amazing I’m now on second pair."
"Be open to something a bit different."
"I started with Mizunos years ago."
"I really like mizuno wave inspires."
"Mizunos are tanks."
#13
Anta
4.7
(3)
"For overall comfort."
"I highly recommend these two: Anta PG7 Travel."
"Anta PG7 travel, check mo."
#14
Salomon
5.0
(2)
"Salomon speedcross can take a beaten on the trails."
"Salomon Speedcross has the best grip for wet conditions."
#15
Boston
4.0
(2)
"Boston 12"
"Boston 12. From easy to race, it can handle it all"
#16
Decathlon
4.0
(2)
"If budget concerns you like it does me."
"If your city has decathlon then you should try buying it from there as you can test it out."
#17
Vivobarefoot
4.0
(2)
"Vivobarefoot primus lite 3 or motus strength for gym."
"Vivobarefoot primus lite 3 or motus strength for gym."
#18
On
3.5
(2)
"I brought a pair of On Clouds that served me well."
"I’m using On cloud, DO NOT use Nikes."
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