Best Running Shoes (2025), tested and reviewed: Saucony, Nike, Hoka

Honorary mention
As we said, cable runners spend hundreds of miles each year. Here are some other shoes we’ve tested and you may want to consider whether the above shoes are not suitable for your feet. If you are not familiar with the brand, we recommend you go to the local running store for a test run before lowering your credit card.
Dindora Nucleo 2 priced at $165: Nucleo 2 is not a WOW, high energy, super stretchy shoe. But if you are a fan of direct, unhesitant comfort and good inherent stability, the Nucleo 2 can offer.
The price of the Rad R1 is $160: I have been using RAD R1 for master gyms, HIIT, HIIT, running and all kinds of mixed workouts when I eat my strength and condition in the gym like a good boy. They are perfect for short-term running and on softer treadmill belts, stable enough and support enough to be under the bar and provide control for exercises like box jumps and lunges. They look good, too.
Altra is over 30 for $130: Altra is a smaller brand known for its wide toe box and zero heel toe to the feet, and it makes shoes Feel Just like you run barefoot, but offers more protection. This is my favorite shoe for switching between roads and trails. They can afford it, too.– Adrienne
The New Balance Rebel V5 costs $140, the Adidas Evo SL costs $150, and the Mizuno Neo Vista 2 costs $200: Rebel V5 has another top-notch top-notch for the Saucony endorphin velocity 5 over the entire speed range, competing for the Saucony endorphin velocity 5. Adidas Evo SL can also handle anything you put in. But if you like something super soft when bounced, the Mizuno Neo Vista 2 will offer a unique cushioned plush ride.
The New Balance Fresh Fresh Foam X 1080 V14 costs $165, and the Hoka Clifton 9 costs $144: If you’ve never run before, the Hoka Clifton 9 is my advice for starter runners. Despite the reputation of Ahem, Hoka is a very comfortable, balanced and lightweight shoe. The Brooks Ghost 17 is another simple, simple, reliable everyday runner that will take beginners from sofa to 5 km and beyond.– Adrienne
Saucony Ride 17 costs $99: This is also a good old budget shoe model.
The Saucony Hurricane 24 costs $160, and the Brooks Glycerin 21 GTS costs $130: Consumer Technology Director and Podcast Host Michael Calore runs in Brooks Glycerin. If you are buying shoes that offer higher stability, this is our alternative.
FAQ
How should I take care of running shoes?
- Give them a day off. After long-term running, the midsole foam takes time to relieve stress. A 48-hour running between spinning shoes can enhance your shoes’ rebounding ability.
- Undo your shoelaces. We know you’re tired, but starting (or worse squeeze) without removing your running shoes is a sure way to quickly damage your heels.
- If they get muddy, wash them. The mud and sand in the upper fibers cause them to degrade. However, do not wash them in the machine, do it by hand, and stay away from the dryer.
- Stay cool. Long-term exposure to the radiator or the sun can dry out, harden and damage the midsole.
- Stuck them. Remove the insoles and dry each shoe separately. Then, use the scanned newspaper to dry the damp moisture inside faster and help the upper retain its shape.
How long should my shoes last?
The collective wisdom of the internet says you should change your shoes between 300 and 500 miles. However, this decades-old rule of thumb is based on some limited research and general advice from brands. New foam varieties, outsole rubber and upper technology mean that blanket advice is difficult to provide now.
Modern midsole foam comes in many different formulas. Now, durability can be judged not only by how long the protection lasts, but it can continue to provide bounce and performance. Some top super photography may lose its initial energy, but still be as protective as the firmer, more traditional EVA unique. For example, once you lose the edge of top speed, your high-tech carbon racing shoes may become your everyday runner.
You must also consider a unique running style. Shoes wear differently on different runners and are affected by variables such as weight, stride pattern, pace, daily use, terrain and climate. There are obvious signs of wear: heel collar rubbing, holes in the upper or grasping to the point where it is no longer effective. It is difficult to find the midsole one day. They won’t crease like old shoes.
Best advice: Use your shoes until you don’t feel them. When this happens, you may want to start shopping.
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