Best running shoes on Reddit

246 reviews from r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/rheumatoidarthritis, r/trailrunning and 34 more subreddits

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#1

Hoka

4.6
(34)
"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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"I really love them, so squishy!"
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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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"Hoka Clifton L GTX is my go to for wet day in the last one year."
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"Trust me, go with the Hokas. For the money your feet will thank you."
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"Played my last dozen or so rounds in Hoka speedgoats. Couldnt be happier as someone with bad feet."
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#2

Nike

4.3
(36)
"Started running with Nike Revolution 7. It’s now at 250km mileage and still looking good!"
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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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"Zoom vomero 5 checks all the boxes."
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"I love my Nike Vomero 17s as a daily trainer."
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"I've recently got a pair of the Nike Pegasus Trail 5s. Perfect shoe for road and light trail work."
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"Winflo 11's do the trick for me. They are the best so far and the price isn't bad."
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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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#3

Brooks

4.3
(28)
"Brooks Adrenaline or Asis Gel-Kayano have been winners for me."
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"I can recommend brooks glycerin max for easy runs."
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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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"Brooks Ghost 16."
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"I did alredy 20k in them and they're genius."
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"I really like my Brooks Hyperion Max2. These were my first pair of big boy running shoes, coming from a random pair of Nike’s, they blew me away."
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"I just keep buying glycerins, they are my fave 😎"
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"Brooks hands down."
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#4

New Balance

4.6
(24)
"These couple of years I’ve sworn by the New Balance FuelCell - provides just the right amo"
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"I wear New Balance 1080 v13 for recovery and longer runs."
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"Check New Balance daily trainers. Durable, comfortable and versatile."
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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 dynasoft comfy sa pagtakbo."
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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 rebel v3 was my go to last winter."
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#5

ASICS

4.4
(21)
"Gel Kayano 29 stability shoes naka sale under 3k sa Asics Festival Mall."
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"ASICS is the best out there."
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"All around shoes and very comfortable."
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"Asics Nova blast 4, NB rebel v4, adidas boston 12 and saucony hurricane."
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"I recommend this shoe to everyone that’s wants a do it all shoe."
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"ASICS magic speed."
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"I’m loving my Novablast 4’s so far!"
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"ASICS superblast will cover a lot of bases"
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"I swear by my ASICS."
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"Have a look at the ASICS Novablast. It’s a nice wide stable shoe with plenty of cushioning."
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#6

Saucony

4.3
(17)
"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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"I really love them, so squishy!"
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"I really love them, so squishy!"
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"Magaang at malambot yung sole, pero sturdy for you not to have an injury running."
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"Saucony Sinister is a great speed work shoe."
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"Triumph 21."
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"Saucony ride 16 is good."
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"Saucony ride."
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"Saucony Triumph and Hurricane lines work well too."
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#7

Adidas

4.1
(17)
"It’s a versatile shoe that works well as a single-shoe rotation."
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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 found Adidas Solar Boost suited my flat feet the most."
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"Adidas SL2."
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"It has good return that prevents me from collapsing."
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"Nung nag duramo speed ako binti naman sumakit pero natanggal agad."
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"Kung neutral ka, adidas duramo speed women."
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"Adidas Duramo SL - can get cheaper with vouchers."
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"Adidas Adizero SL2."
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"Try mo adidas supernova solution 😊"
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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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"Altras!"
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"It’s the best hybrid minimal/traditional running shoe I’ve tried."
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"Check out Altras, they have really wide shoes."
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"I only wear trail runners now."
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"I have Altra Olympus that I cycle into my road running."
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"Altra has a combo road/trail shoe."
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"The Altra Outroad was my go-to for this prior to getting separate shoes for each terrain."
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#9

Asics

4.7
(12)
"I have worn ASICS GT 200-12 for a good few months, run two 10k races."
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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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"Asics - novablast, evoride, gel kayano, nimbus."
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"Get asics gel nimbus/novablast."
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"Asics Gel Nimbus TR is brilliant."
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"Asics Trabuco 12."
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"I just got the ASICS Gel Cumulus 26 and absolutely love them."
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"Def agree with those here - get a gait assessment."
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"So far di sumasakit pag suot ko asics kayano 31."
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#10

Puma

4.5
(10)
"Puma magmax, Brooks glycerin max, Asics superblast 2."
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"Puma Velocity Nitro 2 ($60-80) - running nerd tested and approved."
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"Any Puma softride shoes would be great for running :) Ang soft niya sa paa."
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"I personally have the Puma Foreverrun Nitro, which is a stability shoe and I love it."
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"Puma deviate nitro 3"
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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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"I’m really enjoying my Puma Deviate Nitro 3."
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"Puma liberate nitro 2. But they unironically maybe even too good just for warm up, drills and plyos."
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"Puma Deviate Nitro 2, supposed to be pretty similar to Endorphin Speeds."
#11

Decathlon

4.5
(4)
"Cheap and very comfortable."
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"I have these, 2499, find them be excellent running and gym shoes for that price range. Lightweight and great balance."
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"If your city has decathlon then you should try buying it from there as you can test it out."
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"You can also check [Decathlon Kalenji] if on a budget talaga."
#12

Salomon

4.3
(3)
"I love my Salomon Sense Rides for road-to-trail duty."
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"Salomon Sense Rides (the 3 was working well for me)"
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"I also have Salomon trail runners that I have used on the same terrain, and my feet do not complain."
#13

Mizuno

4.0
(3)
"I've found mizuno wave and ASICS gel kayano to be the best."
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"I really like mizuno wave inspires."
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"I like the MIzuno Wave Sky 7 for a running shoe."
#14

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."
#15

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."
#16

Kalenji

4.0
(2)
"Kalenji Jogflow are good, you can go with them."
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"A brand worthy of looking at is Kalenji."
#17

361 Degrees

4.0
(2)
"361 degrees flame 3.0 and/or 3.5 yata yun goods naman."
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"361 degrees fierce 3.0 or 4.0, it has a high stack height and very cushioned."
#18

Under Armour

5.0
(1)
"Underarmour Sprint Pro 3 are fire for sprinting."
#19

Inov8

4.0
(1)
"Velocity nitro 2 GTX... mine are slightly damp around the top on my instep."
#20

Campus

4.0
(1)
"I have Campus Flash, bought them at 2k in 2022, still no issues."
#21

Nivia

4.0
(1)
"Nivia Racer, Male track athlete here...using this brand since I was 11 yrs old."
#22

Anta

4.0
(1)
"Try mo anta mach 4."
#23

Sparx

4.0
(1)
"I am using Sparx worth 900, since a year. It's been good."
#24

Red Tape

4.0
(1)
"I would recommend you to check this one from Red Tape - personally loved how lightweight they are."
#25

Inov-8

4.0
(1)
"I wear Inov-8s and love them unless it’s really wet."
#26

Action

4.0
(1)
"Wait for sale again, and get this one.. the price does drop down to 2k."
#27

361

4.0
(1)
"Try 361. They have a good lineup."
#28

Xero

4.0
(1)
"Sounds like the spiritual successor to the early Trail Glove models."
#29

The North Face

4.0
(1)
"The North Face Altamesa 500 is quite nice on pavement and really cushioned."
#30

On

4.0
(1)
"On cloud mosnters for running."
#31

World Balance

4.0
(1)
"Try World Balance Astralis or Decathlon Jogflow."
#32

ON

4.0
(1)
"I use ONs and they’re great."

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