How does a running shoe actually feel on the road or trail?
Browse our running shoe reviews covering daily trainers, cushioned shoes, stability models, trail shoes and faster performance footwear. We look at fit, cushioning, support, ride, comfort and where each shoe makes the most sense.
These reviews are classified as running shoes using our controlled Review Type system rather than relying on older tags or categories.
174 running shoe reviews
Saucony's fast-day trainer gets a lighter, softer foam and a reshaped plate for runners who have started adding tempo runs, intervals or quicker long runs. It makes picking up the pace feel smoother and quicker. The snug fit and a firmer feel on easy jogs are the questions to settle before you buy.
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Saucony Cohesion 14 Kids review: Find out whether its fit, wide options, easy-close straps, grip and original price make sense for your child.
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A friendly look at the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed 2: comfort, fit, trail grip and whether this lightweight running shoe makes sense for your weekend runs.
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On's carbon-plated road racer gets a lighter foam, a stiffer curved plate and a new channeled sole, all at a lower launch price than the original. It suits trained runners with goal races up to the marathon. Its stiff, race-only ride and short foam life are the things to weigh first.
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A soft, cushioned everyday running shoe made for big kids who run, play and walk on hard surfaces. It suits active kids with regular-width feet and a parent who values sturdy construction. The big question is whether it is worth a premium for a shoe that comes in one width and may be outgrown quickly.
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A cushioned stability running shoe for children whose feet roll inward, bringing the support idea of New Balance's adult 860 to growing feet. It suits young runners and active kids who need structure all day. Lace-only fastening and hard-to-find wide sizes are the things to check first.
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An everyday kids' running shoe built for school, recess and gym class, with an easy strap version for younger children. Its biggest strength is fit: few kids' sneakers come in this many widths, so broad feet get real room. The simple foam suits play better than regular distance running.
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A kids' running shoe Nike designed from scratch for school, recess and gym class, with a seamless upper and printed mesh that stand up to scuffing. It suits children who are hard on their shoes and dislike rubbing. One standard width is the main thing to check before you buy.
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A light, firm carbon-plated road racer from On that costs far less than the brand's flagship racers and fits with more toe room than most. It suits shorter races and first-time plated-shoe buyers. The trade-off is a stiffer, flatter ride with less bounce than rivals.
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A low, flexible running shoe with a level platform and a roomy toe box, made for people who want to feel the ground on shorter runs and everyday walks. The comfortable knit upper and sturdier outsole are welcome updates. The thin cushioning and the need to ease into zero drop are the questions to weigh.
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The Asics Fuji Lite 7 is a light, flexible neutral trail shoe with a woven upper and a midfoot wrap. Here is who it suits, who should skip it, how it fits and which alternatives to consider for rockier or muddier ground.
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Nike's trail racing shoe uses a split carbon plate and soft ZoomX foam to stay quick and comfortable over long distances on gravel and smooth trail. It suits ultra racers on runnable courses. Shallow lugs and a very high launch price limit who should buy it.
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The Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4 is a rugged, foot-shaped trail shoe with a wide toe box and Vibram Megagrip. It fits snugger and rides firmer than the MTN Racer 3.
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A soft, cushioned neutral trainer built for easy runs, long walks and all-day wear, with a stretchy knit upper that needs no break-in. It suits people who value comfort over speed. Weight, warmth in summer and a standard-width-only fit are the things to weigh first.
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A tall, soft, cushioned trainer for long easy runs and pavement walks, with spring in the foam and grip that holds on wet roads. It suits heel strikers who want a plush landing. A snug forefoot, regular width only and a less planted feel on uneven ground are the things to weigh.
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A cushioned stability shoe for walkers, easy-pace runners and people on their feet all day whose feet roll inward. Springy foam makes the support feel soft rather than stiff, and wide fittings suit broader feet and orthotics. It is not built for speed, and the premium price only pays off if you really need the guidance.
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Adidas has quietly fixed the everyday trainer that kept almost getting there. More foam, a softer feel and the awkward plastic rods gone leave a shoe that is easy to like and easy to afford. What it still lacks is any real spark when you want to run faster.
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A roomy, bouncy road shoe for runners who want to add faster workouts without cramping their toes. It trades Altra's usual flat platform for a slight heel lift and a flexible plate. The big question is whether you will use it often enough to justify a specialist shoe.
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