Performance Running Shoes
From daily trainers to uptempo shoes to marathon trainers, explore the best in performance running shoes
Speed Training
Altra Vanish Tempo 2
Plastic plated speed trainer with an anatomical fit
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.4
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Nike Alphafly Next% 4
Race shoe designed for speed over distance
Price
$280
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Diadora Corsa
New daily trainer designed for comfort and speed
Price
$155
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Qiaodan Leili 2.0 GT
Non-plated super trainer designed for comfort and speed
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.6
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5
Marathon race shoe designed for comfort and speed
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
On Cloudsurfer 3
Daily trainer designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
ASICS Gel-SlowCush
Daily trainer designed for comfort and cushion
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
10.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0
Race shoe designed for speed and comfort over long distances
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.0
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
Saucony Endorphin Speed 6
Nylon-plated speed trainer designed for workouts and uptempo daily miles
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3
Ultra lightweight marathon racer designed for speed
Price
$500
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
3.4
Drop (mm)
3
Support
Neutral
Race Day
On LightSpray Cloudboom Strike 2
Marathon race shoe designed for speed and comfort
Price
$310
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
5.6
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Mizuno Sky Prime
Max cushioned model designed for comfort and bounce
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Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA Blend, EVA
Weight (oz)
10.4
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
Anta Zone 2 90
Lightweight daily trainer designed for comfort and speed
Price
$120
Plated?
No
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
6.6
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
TYR Valkyrie Elite V2
Lightweight marathon race shoe designed for speed
Price
$280
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
5.3
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Altra Vanish Carbon 3
Carbon plated racer with an anatomical fit designed for speed and comfort
Price
$240
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Runsifly Flare Elite
Lightweight marathon racer designed for speed over distance
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Nike Pegasus Plus 2
Daily trainer designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
TPE/PEBA Blend
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Craft Atmosfar 1
Max cushion shoe designed for comfort and cushioning over long distances
Price
$190
Plated?
No
Foam
eTPU
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
ASICS Sonicblast 2
Speed training shoe designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$190
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU, Olefin
Weight (oz)
7.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
Hoka Stinson 8
Road-to-trail shoe designed for comfort and protection
Price
$180
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.1
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
Nike Winflo 12
Budget-friendly daily trainer designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$110
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
New Balance SC Rebel v1
Super trainer designed for speed over long miles
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU Blend
Weight (oz)
7.7
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Brooks Hyperion Elite 6
Marathon race shoe designed for speed and comfort
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.8
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Brooks Ghost AMP
Daily trainer designed for versatility and comfort
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA/EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Puma Velocity Nitro 5
Standard daily trainer designed to be versatile, durable and energetic
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
New Balance SC Elite v6
Marathon race shoe designed for speed and comfort
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Tracksmith Eliot Ryder
All-new max cushioned model designed for comfort and bounce
Price
$220
Plated?
No
Foam
ATPU, EVA
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Hoka Clifton Pro
New daily trainer designed for comfort and versatility over long miles
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Topo Specter Elite
All-new racer designed for comfort and speed
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Hoka Clifton 11
Everyday running shoe designed to be comfortable and reliable
Price
$155
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
On Cloudboom Strike 2
Racing shoe designed for comfort and speed over long distances
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.7
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Puma Fast-FWD Nitro Elite 2
Aggressive short-distance race shoe designed to be lightweight and fast
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
4.6
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Mizuno Wave Rider 30
Cushioned daily trainer designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
9.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Puma Deviate Pure Nitro
Daily trainer designed for speed and versatility
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
R.A.D Mallow
Max cushioned training shoe designed for comfort and protection
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Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA/OBC Blend
Weight (oz)
10.6
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
ASICS Novablast 6
Daily trainer designed for bounce and versatility
Price
$155
Plated?
No
Foam
Not disclosed, ATPU
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
Topo Specter 3
Super trainer designed for speed and bounce
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
8.0
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Saucony Hurricane 26
Max cushion shoe designed for support and comfort
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Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Stability
Max Cushion
Mizuno Neo Vista 3
Max cushioned training shoe designed for long runs
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Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPU, EVA
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Kiprun Kipstorm Lab
Hyper shoe designed for elite race day speed
Price
$350
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Fluid-injected TPU
Weight (oz)
5.9
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Saucony Triumph 24
Cushioned daily trainer designed for versatility
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
8.8
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Mount to Coast C1
Max cushion shoe designed for protection over long distances
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Price
$180
Plated?
No
Foam
Not Disclosed, Rubberized EVA
Weight (oz)
9.3
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
Xtep 160X 3.0 Pro
Chinese marathon racer designed with a propulsive midsole
Price
$165
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.4
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Saucony Paramount Max
Max cushioned training shoe designed for comfort and bounce
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Marathon racer with a soft and bouncy ride
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Price
$290
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Supercritical TPEE
Weight (oz)
7.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Nike Pegasus 42
Entry-level training shoe designed for versatility and durability
Price
$145
Plated?
No
Foam
TPE
Weight (oz)
10.3
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Mild Stability
Max Cushion
Hoka Skyward X 2
Max cushioned training shoe designed for comfort and bounce over long miles
Price
$225
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA/EVA
Weight (oz)
9.5
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Hoka Mach 7
Lightweight daily trainer designed for versatility
Price
$145
Plated?
No
Foam
Supercritical EVA
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Li-Ning Chaoying Pro
Lightweight daily trainer for up-tempo runs
Price
$130
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.4
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Li-Ning Feidian 5 Ultra
Racing shoe with a unique plate designed for bounce over long distances
Price
$210
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.0
Drop (mm)
9
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
R.A.D Synth
Lightweight daily trainer designed for speed and versatility
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Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE/Bio EVA
Weight (oz)
8.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Adidas Adizero Prime X Evo
Race shoe designed to provide cushioning and protection for road ultras
Price
$500
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
5.4
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Li-Ning Feidian 6 Ultra
Super stacked race shoe designed for ultimate speed and protection over long miles
Price
$400
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15
Max cushioned stability shoe designed for support
Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
11.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Stability
Race Day
Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 3
Race shoe designed for aerodynamic speed
Price
$280
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
6.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
On Lightspray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper
Super trainer with an ultralight upper
Price
$280
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
7.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
Skechers Aero Razor
Lightweight, low stack speed trainer
Price
$140
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
6.9
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Diadora Gara Carbon 3
Marathon racing shoe designed for speed and efficiency
Price
$320
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.1
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Salomon Aero Glide 4
Cushioned daily trainer designed for versatility
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded TPU
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
On Cloudmonster 3
Max cushioned daily trainer designed for comfort and bounce
Price
$190
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA & Olefin
Weight (oz)
10.4
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Adidas Evo SL EXO
Variant of the iconic Evo SL with a more structured upper
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Adidas Hyperboost Edge
Max cushioned super trainer designed for comfort and bounce over long miles
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
Expanded PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.9
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
New Balance Ellipse v1
Entry-level running shoe designed for comfort
Price
$145
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper
Max cushioned daily trainer designed for bounce over long miles
Price
$220
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA, EVA
Weight (oz)
9.6
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite
Marathon race shoe designed for comfort and speed
Price
$200
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
Dynafish Xiaonian
Lightweight super trainer engineered for speed
Price
$130
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
7.3
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
ASICS Superblast 3
Max cushioned training shoe designed for long runs
Price
$210
Plated?
No
Foam
ATPU, EVA OBC Blend
Weight (oz)
8.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
Saucony Endorphin Azura
Super trainer designed for versatility and bounce
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.6
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Max Cushion
Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra
Max cushioned shoe designed for bounce and comfort
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Price
$150
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Hoka Cielo X1 3.0
Cushioned race shoe designed for speed and comfort
Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.0
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Brooks Glycerin 23
Classic daily trainer designed for comfort
Price
$175
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Topo Atmos 2
Cushioned daily trainer designed for comfort
Price
$165
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA/TPU Blend
Weight (oz)
10.0
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
Speed Training
Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo
Dual-foam trainer designed for speed
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
ATPU, EVA
Weight (oz)
7.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Kiprun Kipstorm Elite
Carbon-plated race shoe designed for comfort and speed
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU, PEBA
Weight (oz)
7.6
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Kiprun Kipride Max
Max cushioned training shoe designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA / PEBA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.6
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Mizuno Neo Zen 2
Max cushioned daily trainer designed for comfort and bounce
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
8.5
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
On Cloudultra Pro
Cushioned trail shoe designed for long efforts
Price
$260
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
Salomon Aero Glide 4 GRVL
Max cushioned daily trainer with a beefy outsole for offroad conditions
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
Beaded TPU
Weight (oz)
9.4
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
New Balance 1080 v15
Cushioned daily trainer designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE/EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Norda 005
Lightest trail racer on the market
Price
$325
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
8.0
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4
Race shoe designed for speed and versatility
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU
Weight (oz)
6.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
ASICS Magic Speed 5
Speed training shoe designed to be light and nimble
Price
$180
Plated?
Yes
Foam
ATPU, EVA
Weight (oz)
6.9
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
Max cushioned shoe designed for comfort and versatility
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.9
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
Puma Deviate Nitro 4
Daily trainer designed for uptempo miles and speed sessions
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Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Saucony Ride 19
Daily trainer designed for reliability
Price
$145
Plated?
No
Foam
eTPU
Weight (oz)
9.0
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Brooks Glycerin Flex
Daily trainer designed to give a flexible, natural ride in a cushioned package
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
8.8
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Trail Running
ASICS Trabuco Max 4
Max cushioned trail shoe designed for comfort for long miles
Price
$160
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
11.0
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
Nike Structure Plus
Max cushioned model designed for support and bounce
Price
$170
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA, TPE
Weight (oz)
10.8
Drop (mm)
10
Support
Stability
Race Day
Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro
Race shoe designed for support and speed over long distances
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Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
7.8
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
ASICS GlideRide Max 2
Max cushioned daily trainer designed for a smooth ride
Price
$170
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Undisclosed, EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
9.2
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
Max Cushion
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Max stack training shoe designed for relaxed runs and long miles
Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
11.1
Drop (mm)
6
Support
Mild Stability
Max Cushion
Puma MagMax Nitro 2
Max cushioned training shoe designed for high mileage
Price
$180
Plated?
No
Foam
Undisclosed
Weight (oz)
9.7
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Race Day
Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure
Race shoe designed for lightweight speed
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Price
$300
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
4.9
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
Speed Training
Adidas Adizero Evo SL Woven
Upper update to the speed training shoe with race foam and aggressive geometry
Price
$150
Plated?
No
Foam
TPEE
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
7
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Mizuno Hyperwarp Elite
Lightweight race shoe designed for speed
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Price
$275
Plated?
Yes
Foam
PEBA, TPEE
Weight (oz)
5.8
Drop (mm)
4
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
Diadora Cellula 2
Max cushioned training shoe designed for comfort and bounce over long distances
Price
$185
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA
Weight (oz)
10.6
Drop (mm)
5
Support
Neutral
Daily Trainer
Adidas Supernova Rise 3
Daily trainer with a cushioned ride and designed for stability
Price
$140
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
9.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Mild Stability
Daily Trainer
Brooks Launch 11
Budget-friendly daily trainer with a bouncy ride
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Price
$120
Plated?
No
Foam
EVA / TPEE, EVA Blend
Weight (oz)
8.3
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Max Cushion
R.A.D UFO
Max cushioned training shoe designed for speed over long distances
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Price
$200
Plated?
No
Foam
PEBA
Weight (oz)
8.8
Drop (mm)
8
Support
Neutral
Race Day
Under Armour Velociti Elite 3
Carbon plated race shoe designed for speed at the marathon distance
Price
$250
Plated?
Yes
Foam
Not disclosed
Weight (oz)
7.8
Drop (mm)
2
Support
Neutral