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From carbon-plated racers to cushioned daily trainers, these are the running shoes we actually log miles in — ranked for speed, comfort and durability.
30 tested picks
Neutral PickA neutral everyday running shoe with plush nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 cushioning for lightweight softness and feel-good comfort, a breathable engineered mesh upper, a refined segmented crash pad for smooth heel-to-toe transitions, and a durable RoadTack rubber outsole for road running, walking, cross training and the gym.
Budget PickA comfortable, entry-level road-running shoe with AMPLIFOAM cushioning, a breathable engineered mesh upper, a supportive GUIDESOLE panel that reduces ankle movement for an efficient ride, and a durable rubber outsole for everyday miles, walking and gym workouts.
Comfort PickA comfortable entry-level road-running shoe with soft Cloudfoam cushioning that helps reduce impact, a breathable textile upper, a durable synthetic sole and a well-cushioned ride with extra room in the toe area for everyday miles, walking, gym workouts and light training.
Speed PickA lightweight, responsive road-running shoe with a creel jacquard upper, super-critically foamed EVA cushioning, a refined speed-centric tongue and a snappy, energetic ride for everyday miles, tempo runs and faster sessions.
Max Cushion PickA maximum-cushion road-running shoe with a super-soft, durable supercritical foam midsole, a refined meta-rocker for a smooth roll through the stride, a breathable engineered mesh upper and a wide, stable base built for plush comfort on everyday miles, long runs and recovery days.
Cushion PickA maximum-cushion road-running shoe with a mountainous stack of full-length ZoomX foam for Nike’s highest energy return, a soft breathable engineered mesh upper, webbed lace loops for an adjustable fit, reflective details and a durable high-abrasion rubber outsole for everyday miles.
Cushion PickA highly cushioned road-running shoe with FF BLAST MAX foam, a trampoline-inspired outsole for energetic bounce-back, a breathable engineered mesh upper and reflective details for low-light visibility.
Cushion PickA lightweight, cushioned daily trainer with a smooth, stable ride for comfortable everyday road miles and long runs.
Neutral PickA neutral everyday running shoe with premium nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 cushioning for lightweight softness and feel-good comfort, a double jacquard air mesh upper for breathability, precise flex grooves for smooth transitions, and a durable recycled-silica rubber outsole for road running, walking, cross training and the gym.
Cushion PickA maximum-cushioning road-running shoe with responsive ZoomX and ReactX foam for a soft, comfortable ride on everyday miles.
Best OverallA lightweight Adidas road-running shoe built for fast, responsive miles with a smooth ride from everyday training to race day.
Amazon's ChoiceA versatile daily trainer with responsive ReactX foam cushioning, a breathable engineered mesh upper and a smooth, comfortable ride for everyday road miles, long runs and steady recovery days.
Stability PickA supportive stability running shoe with GuideRails holistic support, soft DNA Loft v3 cushioning, a breathable engineered mesh upper and a comfortable, secure fit for everyday road miles, long runs and steady recovery days.
Stability PickA supportive road-running shoe with responsive cushioning and stability-focused comfort for steady daily miles.
Stability PickA maximum-cushion stability running shoe with a stabilizing H-Frame, softer foams, a breathable creel jacquard upper, an ultra-plush collar and Bondi-level cushioning for inherent support without sacrificing comfort on everyday road miles.
Trail PickA grippy, cushioned trail running shoe with a secure fit and responsive ride for technical terrain, long trail miles and everyday outdoor adventures.
Cushion PickA lightweight, energetic daily trainer with responsive cushioning, a breathable upper and a smooth ride for everyday road miles.
Cushion PickA plush, responsive neutral running shoe with soft cushioning and a smooth, comfortable ride for everyday road miles.
New PickA cushioned everyday road-running shoe with Fresh Foam X cushioning, a breathable upper and a smooth, responsive ride for daily miles.
Trail PickA lightweight all-terrain running shoe with a water-repellent upper, responsive Lightstrike Pro cushioning and grippy traction for road-to-trail miles.
Performance PickA maximum-cushioning, responsive neutral running shoe with an energized rebound for daily mileage, long runs and faster workouts.
Race-Day PickA lightweight carbon-plated racing shoe with responsive ZoomX foam and a propulsive feel built for fast road miles and race day.
Speed PickA fast, versatile road-running shoe with responsive cushioning and a lightweight design built for everyday training, tempo runs and race day.
Cushion PickA lightweight, cushioned daily trainer with a roomy toe box, zero-drop platform and smooth, comfortable ride for everyday road miles.
Speed PickA versatile road-running shoe that bridges daily training and race day with responsive cushioning, lightweight construction and ENERGYRODS propulsion.
Editor’s ChoiceA lightweight, responsive road-running shoe with a smooth ride and energetic cushioning for everyday miles and faster sessions.
Performance PickA lightweight, highly cushioned road-running shoe built for long-distance comfort, tempo runs and marathon training.
Race-Day PickA carbon-plated race-day road-running shoe with a MOTION WRAP 2.0 upper for improved breathability and comfort, FF TURBO PLUS cushioning that improves compression for more energy savings, a curved sole design that helps conserve energy in each step, a full-length carbon plate that guides and propels your foot forward, and ASICSGRIP outsole rubber for advanced grip on race day.
Carbon SpeedA carbon-plated road-running shoe with a full-length carbon plate that propels you forward, FF LEAP cushioning that is 33% lighter and 13% more responsive than FF BLAST, FF BLAST PLUS foam for cloud-like comfort, an engineered mesh upper, and ASICSGRIP outsole rubber for advanced grip on tempo days and race day.
Plush PickA max-cushioned road-running shoe with Fresh Foam X cushioning, a breathable engineered mesh upper and a smooth, plush ride built for long daily miles and recovery runs.