3 Running Shoe Rotations from Every Brand - Part 1
In this series we help you build a 3-shoe rotation from every brand that will have you covered for daily miles, recovery runs and longs runs, speed sessions, and race day. See where favorites like the Nike Vomero Plus, ASICS Megablast, Adidas Adios Pro 4, and the Puma Fast-R 3 could fall into your running shoe rotation.
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We’re breaking down the ultimate 3-shoe rotations from each brand’s lineup so you know exactly which pair to lace up for recovery, daily miles, speed sessions, or race day. From ASICS with the soft and speedy Megablast, to Nike’s Vomero-centered mix, and more. Every brand has its own recipe for versatility, comfort, and race-ready pop. This is how we’d build a rotation straight out of each catalog.
ASICS
Gel-Nimbus 27: Daily runs and recovery runs
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27
Megablast: Fun daily miles, long runs, and speed work
ASICS Megablast
Metaspeed Sky Tokyo: Racing and key sessions
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
Our ASICS rotation is anchored by the new Megablast, arguably the most versatile and fun daily trainer on the market. The Megablast is capable of relaxed mileage and speedwork in and of itself, but we’ve paired it with the Nimbus 27 for the ultimate in recovery capability, and the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo for race day and the most important sessions on your training calendar.
Nike
Vomero Plus: Daily runs, recovery runs, and long runs
Nike Vomero Plus
Streakfly 2: Short distance races, speed work
Nike Streakfly 2
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Alphafly 3: Racing and key sessions
The Vomero Plus is the centerpiece of our Nike 3 shoe rotation, delivering the bounce, protection, and speed to tackle any type of daily run. Because of the Vomero Plus’ versatility, we’ve picked two of Nike’s racers as pairings: the Streakfly 2 as a speed demon for short distance PR attempts and the fastest of speed sessions, and the Alphafly 3 for long runs, marathon pace tempos, and race day.
Adidas
Adizero SL2: Dailly runs and recovery runs
Adidas Adizero SL2
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Boston 13: Speed work and long runs
Adidas Boston 13
Adios Pro 4: Racing and key sessions
Adidas Adios Pro 4
Our Adidas rotation starts with the Adizero SL2, a lightweight daily trainer that handles easy miles and recovery runs with comfort and efficiency. For faster days, the Boston 13 steps in as a versatile workhorse—perfect for speed sessions, tempos, and even long runs where you want to pick up the pace. At the top of the rotation, the Adios Pro 4 combines protection and speed for key workouts and offers comfort and reliability on race day.
Puma
Velocity Nitro 4: Daily runs and progression runs
Puma Velocity Nitro 4
MagMax Nitro: Long runs and recovery runs
Fast-R 3: Racing and key sessions
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3
Our Puma lineup is anchored by the Velocity Nitro 4, a smooth and reliable daily trainer that also shines for progression runs. The MagMax joins as the cushioned option for recovery days and long runs, delivering comfort and protection. Finally, the Fast-R 3 completes the rotation as the go-to for race day and your biggest speed sessions, offering aggressive geometry and the most speed assistance of all the marathon shoes on the market today.
If you want to learn more about Puma's insanely fast racing shoe, you can read our First Run Review of the Fast-R 3 that includes a history of the making of the shoe.
You can also watch Yowana's video review on the YouTube channel:
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