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
Mizuno's newest max-cushion trainer is built for easy runs, long walks and recovery days on hard surfaces. Its layered foam lands soft and bouncy, and the wide base keeps it steady. The snug, tapered front is the thing to check, especially if your feet run wide.
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A feather-light carbon racer from Skechers' first foray into super shoes, aimed at race-day runners who want a soft, springy ride and a close, sock-like wrap. The big question is whether a premium, race-only shoe with a standard-width fit earns a spot in your closet next to a daily trainer.
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A very soft, neutral road shoe made for easy runs, recovery days and relaxed walks. It suits people who put comfort ahead of speed and want a gentle, forgiving landing. The catch is that it is a specialist slow-day shoe, so the cost and the weight need to be worth it for you.
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A cushioned, roomy road shoe aimed at walkers, people on their feet all day and easy-paced runners. Its strengths are a wide, steady base and space for custom insoles, while the heavy, unhurried ride keeps it away from speed work. Read on to see who it suits and who should look elsewhere.
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Altra Olympus 275 HiLo review: a $200 zero-drop trail shoe with 33 mm cushioning, EGO MAX foam, Vibram Megagrip and a roomy long-distance fit.
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Altra Experience Wild 3 review: a $150 road-to-trail shoe with a 4 mm drop, roomy FootShape fit and optional Vibram outsole in the Wild 3+.
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The Adidas Terrex Agravic 4 is a dependable everyday trail shoe with strong Continental grip, moderate cushioning and a stable ride. We break down fit, traction, comfort and who should buy it.
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The Altra Vanish Carbon 3 is a roomy, low-drop carbon racer built for half-marathons and marathons. We break down its PEBA foam, split carbon plate, fit, ride and who should buy it.
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Hoka Stinson 8 review: a $180 max-cushion road-to-trail shoe with a broad stable platform, roomy fit and strong crossover appeal for long walks and easy miles.
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Saucony Paramount Max review: a $200 max-cushion neutral trainer with IncrediRUN foam, a broad stable base and a roomy fit for easy runs, long walks and recovery days.
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Altra's new speed shoe strips things back to a thin, completely flat sole and a sock-like knit upper, which is exactly what some runners want for track sessions and short races. It asks a lot of your legs in return. Whether that suits you comes down to how much cushioning you are willing to give up.
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A lighter, softer take on Adidas's marathon racer that swaps carbon rods for a rim around the sole, leaving more foam under your foot. It is aimed at runners chasing a goal time over a half or full marathon. The trade-offs are a snug, standard-width fit and a race-day lifespan that makes it a poor everyday shoe.
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The Topo Phantom 4 pairs a roomy toe box with a secure heel and balanced cushioning for walking and easy runs. See who it suits and what to skip.
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The Altra Timp 6 combines a roomy toe shape, 30 mm zero-drop platform and Vibram Megagrip outsole for long trail runs, hikes and all-day off-road use. Here is who it suits, where it falls short and how the GTX versions differ.
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The Puma Deviate Nitro 4 is a plated road trainer built for tempo runs and faster long runs. Here is how the NITROFOAM, PWRPLATE and fit work.
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The Puma Deviate Pure Nitro is a light, plateless road trainer built for daily miles, long runs and faster sessions. Here is how it fits, rides and compares.
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Puma's everyday trainer has gone wider and friendlier, and it stays light enough to enjoy at almost any pace. The grip is the standout, and it is one of the few shoes we would trust on a wet morning. Just know that it sits lower to the ground than most of its rivals.
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Asics Metafuji Trail 2 review: high-cushion trail speed, precise fit, technical-terrain control, walking limitations, alternatives and who should buy it.
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