Best running shoes on Reddit

397 reviews from r/PHRunners, r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/beginnerrunning and 53 more subreddits
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#1

Hoka

4.5
(66)
"As a new runner you need a lot of cushion and good stability"
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"It's very light and I'm loving my performance with it."
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"Hoka bondi 8’s made my life instantly better"
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"Hoka mach 6"
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"Hoka. I’ll never buy another brand"
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"Hokas are sooo comfy for walking!"
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"Hoka clifton 9"
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"I’ve had good luck with the speedgoats on trail."
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"Hoka Challenger is a hybrid shoe. Very comfortable on road."
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"Hoka Mach 6 on sale and available in Wide size."
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#2

ASICS

4.5
(63)
"Worth the investment."
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"Great shoe ! I am always happy to recommend it."
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"In general people I know love Asics, Brooks, Hoka."
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"Look for a pair of Asic Novablast 4’s on sale."
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"Asics Novablast is the way to go."
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"Novablasts are just a great workhorse shoe."
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"Asics Novablast."
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"Novablast 5 or New Balance 880/ or 1080 for more cushion."
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"I run in asics novablasts. A 10k run feels like nothing in those."
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"Big fan of asics these days."
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#3

Brooks

4.4
(55)
"I used brooks, worked wonders for me"
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"I wear Brooks Ghost. They’ve been great."
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"I find brooks to be the best sneaker for me .. I highly suggest going to a professional running store."
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"Brooks work the best for me."
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"I love Brooks, specifically Ghost and Hyperion tempo."
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"The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 have served me well and were a great value for money."
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"Glycerin for long distances, and Hyperion 2 for sprint and tempo training."
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"Glycerin provides far more cushioning while the Adrenaline has more ankle support."
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"It would be Brooks Glycerin GTS21 for your overpronation feet. Loving it!!!"
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"Glycerin it is an awesome shoe because it has the DNA Loft V3 cushioning."
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#4

Nike

4.2
(54)
"It was super comfy and bouncy compared to my previous shoes."
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"Hands down the most comfortable and breathable running shoes I’ve ever worn."
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"I just got a pair of Nike Pegasus Trail 5 and after about 50km of running I have no complaints."
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"Pegasus 39, still alive and still has pop 1400km in."
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"Zoomfly 5. Dun ako nakapag PR ng 5k, 10k, 21k."
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"Pegasus 39"
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"I love my Nike Pegasus with Gore-tex"
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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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#5

New Balance

4.6
(41)
"New balance 880 ASICS Novablast 5."
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"Has great selections of discounted new balance shoes with wide and extra wide options."
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"New Balance, Topo, and Altra are generally great for wide feet."
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"Currently own 7.5EE 1080v13 and 860v14 na 8D and they're both a good fit."
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"Currently own 7.5EE 1080v13 and 860v14 na 8D and they're both a good fit."
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"I found some pairs on sale for 4-5k."
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"If you need stability, 860v14 na 2E."
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"Novablast 5 or New Balance 880/ or 1080 for more cushion."
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"But my overall recommendation is the Novablast 5."
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"Most comfortable shoe my flat feet have ever worn."
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#6

Adidas

4.1
(30)
"One of the best daily trainer for the price."
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"Adidas Boston 12. It’s perfect for race day and for training."
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"...picked up a pair of Adidas Adizero SL2s, and they’ve been fantastic so far!"
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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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"Adidas SL2, Novablast 4 or 5 are good and solid shoes."
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"Adidas are pretty good."
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"Adidas EVO SL + Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris"
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"Adidas Adizero SL2; close second would be NB Rebel v4"
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"Adizero SL"
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#7

Altra

4.2
(23)
"The Lone Peak is one of the most popular shoes out there."
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"Blister free throughout my entire walk."
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"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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"I used Altra lone peak shoes for both the Appalachian trail and the Portuguese Camino."
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"Great shoe but they are not durable."
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"Altra trail running shoes."
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"Look at Altra shoes. Look at their extra wides if you don't want blisters."
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"They lasted the entire trip and were comfortable."
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#8

Puma

4.3
(18)
"👑 Puma Deviate Nitro 2 👑"
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"Puma Deviate Nitro 2 🔥."
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"Puma Deviate Nitro 2! It can do it all."
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"Puma are a good option for narrow feet."
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"2023 Running Shoe of the Year by Kofuzi."
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"Puma magmax, Brooks glycerin max, Asics superblast 2."
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"You can usually find Puma Velocity Nitro 3 in big sales."
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"Torn between Vaporfly 3 (my race day shoes) and Puma Velocity NITRO 3 (my daily shoes)"
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"Puma DN2!"
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"I suggest the Puma Deviate Nitro 2."
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#9

Saucony

4.3
(15)
"Saucony is king."
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"A few brands that work for me are Josef Seibel, Saucony and Hoka."
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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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"Just hit 550 km Saucony Triumph 21"
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"Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 maybe?"
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"Triumph 21."
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#10

Asics

4.8
(5)
"Big fan of asics these days."
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"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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"Try gel kayano and they come in wide width."
#11

Xtep

4.5
(4)
"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."
#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

Anta

4.7
(3)
"For overall comfort."
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"I highly recommend these two: Anta PG7 Travel."
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"Anta PG7 travel, check mo."
#14

On

3.7
(3)
"I brought a pair of On Clouds that served me well."
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"ON Cloudstratus 3 and Altra Experience Flow"
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"I’m using On cloud, DO NOT use Nikes."
#15

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."
#16

Salomon

5.0
(2)
"Salomon speedcross can take a beaten on the trails."
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"Salomon Speedcross has the best grip for wet conditions."
#17

Inov8

5.0
(2)
"Inov8 Trailfly *Chefs Kiss*"
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"Would say anything from Inov8 is probably a good bet."
#18

Boston

4.0
(2)
"Boston 12"
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"Boston 12. From easy to race, it can handle it all"
#19

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."
#20

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."
#21

La Sportiva

5.0
(1)
"La sportiva Ultraraptor without a doubt"

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