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.
55 running shoe reviews
Hoka's cheapest daily trainer has grown up. It is heavier and more built up than the featherweight Rincons people remember, with a taller heel that suits heel strikers. Whether that is an upgrade depends on what you liked about the old one.
Read Review →
This is one of the most unusual running shoes Nike has made in years, with a bouncy, well-protected ride that feels like nothing else on the road. It shines on long, easy runs, but its narrow shape and hefty feel mean it will not suit everyone, so try a pair before you buy.
Read Review →
A deeply cushioned, stable trail shoe for people who spend hours on their feet off road and want protection more than speed. The wide base and quick-draining upper are its strengths. Its weight and its very small update are the reasons to hesitate.
Read Review →
A do-everything trail shoe whose deep lugs handle mud and wet rock better than almost anything at its price. It suits neutral runners, hikers and fast walkers on soft, messy ground, and it works year round. The firm ride and the narrow fit are what you weigh against that grip.
Read Review →
The Wave Rider is no longer the firm, low-slung trainer people remember. Version 30 is much taller and much softer, and it handles long walks as happily as easy runs. The open question is whether the extra weight costs it the everyday versatility the line was built on.
Read Review →
Saucony Peregrine 16 review: a full Vibram Megagrip outsole, softer PWRRUN foam and more stack.
Read Review →
Read the Brooks Cascadia 20 review to see how this trail shoe balances comfort, stability, and durability for neutral runners.
Read Review →
Hoka Skyward X 2 review: a cushioned, carbon-plated super trainer for easy days and long runs, plus who should skip it.
Read Review →
A tall, softly cushioned shoe that rolls you smoothly through each step, equally at home on easy runs and long days of walking. This version is lighter and smoother than before, with a slightly trimmer fit. It is not a fast or supportive shoe, but for comfortable, protected miles it is one of the easiest to love.
Read Review →
Hoka has cut the weight, softened the foam and fixed the wobble that held the last Cielo back. The result is one of the most energetic marathon racers on sale, with a rolling ride that carries you along. It is also aggressive enough that some runners will find it too much shoe.
Read Review →
This is one of the lightest carbon racing shoes you can buy, and the new foam gives it real bounce without adding weight. It suits runners who lengthen their stride when they go faster. It is also firm, expensive and useless for anything other than going fast.
Read Review →
ASICS has made its middle-of-the-road support shoe lighter and softer at the same time, which is a rare trick. It now feels closer to a normal trainer that happens to keep your foot steady. Whether the gentler support is enough will depend on how much help you actually need.
Read Review →
Adidas Adizero Boston 13 review: Energyrods, Lightstrike Pro and a firm, fast super trainer ride.
Read Review →
Altra Torin 9 review: a roomy, firm, zero-drop daily trainer with new P35X foam and a Vibram outsole. Who it suits.
Read Review →
Hoka Speedgoat 7 review: lighter, bouncier supercritical foam and Vibram Megagrip for technical trails.
Read Review →
New Balance 1080v15 review: the flagship trades Fresh Foam for lighter, livelier Infinion foam. Who should buy it.
Read Review →
An affordable, dependable support shoe for runners and walkers whose feet roll inward a little. The big news this time is a wider, steadier base that feels more planted than before. It stays firm and best suited to shorter runs and daily walks, but at this price it is one of the easiest support shoes to recommend.
Read Review →
Nike Structure 26 review: full-length ReactX, a softer ride and moderate stability for daily miles.
Read Review →