Whether you are doing your first 5k or training for your 50th, finding the right shoe for the job is essential to your success and staying healthy. These are the best shoes to help you improve every aspect of your running and training for your next race.
Best mileage shoes
1. New Balance 1080 v3
The New Balance 1080 v3 offers runners the perfect balance of comfort and performance with the special Fresh Foam X built into the middle of the shoe. The bottom of the shoe has rubber that helps to reduce the wear on the bottom of the shoe and increases their longevity. What makes the New Balance 1080 v3 one of the best mileage shoes is the rocking motion as your foot lands and takes-off. This motion makes your running feel smooth and makes those easy mileage runs even easier.
2. On Cloudmonster
The On Cloudmonster features maximum cushioning paired with a forward rolling design to help runners maintain forward momentum. The sole of the shoe is very unconventional. The cloudtec technology of all On shoes features holes into the foam to create softer landings and a rebound effect when you take-off again. The bottom of the shoe contains rubber to help the Cloudmonsters last for more miles.
Best workout shoes
1. Saucony Endorphin Speed 3
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 promotes a fast running style by providing a lightweight and comfortable feel. The Speed 3’s have a winged nylon plate that offers support during your stride while also helping propel your foot forward. The plate gives a springy feel to the shoes that helps reduce fatigue after long tempo runs and workouts. The rubber outsole of the shoe makes it perfect for road running and makes sure the shoe will last for your entire running season.
2. New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2
The New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2 features the latest technology in both the cushioning and propulsion system. The shoe utilizes an energy arc, which is made up of an arched carbon plate in between the fuel cell cushioning. The shoe even has a hollow shell below the plate to allow the plate to straighten during your stride and bend back to its original shape while pushing your foot forward.
Best racing shoes
1. Saucony Endorphin Elite
The Saucony Endorphin Elite is exactly what their name suggests: Elite. The shoe is built completely off of the slotted carbon plate in the heart of the shoe. The shoe is made for racing, featuring an aggressive curve at the front of the shot that promotes a rollover effect during your stride. The shoe offers huge amounts of energy return throughout the stride making you feel even faster during your race.
2. Asics Metaspeed Sky
The Asics Metaspeed Sky are super shoes made for runners who increase their stride when they want to increase their performance in a race. The full-length carbon plate along the shoe and cushioning beneath it helps runners extend their stride while offering smooth transitions. The cushioning and shape of the shoe also make your race feel effortless due to the energy return of the shoes. The shoes also provide stability and support for your ankles making the shoe even more comfortable to race in.
