Running Shoes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 436 Reddit reviews across 58 subreddits and 153 posts to rank the best Running Shoes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/PHRunners, r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/beginnerrunning, r/rheumatoidarthritis, r/trailrunning. Top-rated brands include Hoka (4.5/5), ASICS (4.5/5), Nike (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews436
Subreddits58
Posts153
Brands18
Products89
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By Brand
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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
(68)
"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
(57)
"I have a Ghost daily trainer and Hyperion Elite PB 4 for race day… for me, I’ve found these extremely comfortable."
"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."
#5
New Balance
4.6
(43)
"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."
"Most comfortable shoe my flat feet have ever worn."
#6
Adidas
4.1
(35)
"Adidas Adizero SL2 or Pegasus 41 na naka sale."
"One of the best daily trainer for the price."
"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."
"Get the Adidas SL2."
"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."
"Baka rin po maconsider niyo, adizero sl2 ng adidas is on sale po for less than 5k nalang sa zalora."
#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
Saucony
4.2
(21)
"Saucony is king."
"A few brands that work for me are Josef Seibel, Saucony and Hoka."
"If you pronate I swear by the Saucony Tempus."
"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."
"You can also try Saucony Tempus. They are lighter and have a more flexible. GTS ones are more snug and keep your feet tightly in their place which I suspect might be causing your blisters."
"Saucony guide."
"Tempus is a great rec. You can also look into the saucony omni if you are a fan of the more traditional stability shoe (medial post) and want a budget stability shoe."
#9
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!"
#10
Asics
4.5
(11)
"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."
"ASICS GT 2000 (firmer) or ASICS Kayano 31 (plushier) may be two valid options for you to trial out."
"Asics GT2000 is the tried and tested stability shoe for your purpose."
"Try gel kayano and they come in wide width."
"Gel Cumulus as your easy run shoes."
"I have my normal Asics gt-2000s in black, in GoreTex."
#11
Xtep
4.1
(7)
"I highly recommend these two: Xtep 2000km 2.0."
"I recommend Xtep 2000km 2.0 as your dailies."
"Xtep 2000km 3.0 solid."
"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."
"Ok naman. Medyo sumakit toes ko sa 17th Km na yata."
#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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