5 Best Speed Training Shoes in August 2025 - Supwell Power Rankings
Below we take a look at the 5 Best Speed Training Shoes on the market in August 2025. Find out if any new shoes made the list and where the Skechers Aero Tempo, Hoka Mach X2, Adidas Boston 13, Saucony Endorphin Speed 5, and Salomon Aero Blaze 3 landed. We will tell you why each shoe made our power rankings list this month and how to choose which speed training shoe is right for you.
Welcome to the August 2025 speed training shoe edition of the Supwell Power Rankings! We launched this series as a way to keep a running list of the best shoes on the market updated each month. Below is our top 5 list of speed training shoes right now. Editor’s note: Our criteria for this list is enjoyment, mileage accumulation on the Supwell team, adoption in the hobby jogger community, US market availability and price/value. This is our fifth speed training list. In the previous list, Top 5 Speed Training Shoes of June 2025, we had the: Adidas Boston 13, Hoka Mach X2, Saucony Endorphin Speed 5, Skechers Aero Tempo, and ASICS Magic Speed 4.
1. Adidas Boston 13: Best Overall
Adidas Boston 13
The Boston 13 retains its spot on top of our speed training power rankings this month. Adidas’ dual-foam speed trainer strikes an excellent balance between responsiveness and cushion, offering a direct, traditional ride, top tier speed assistance, and just enough comfort to go the distance.
2. Hoka Mach X2: Best for Long Runs
Hoka Mach X2
The Mach X2’s days on our power rankings might be numbered due to the imminent release of the Mach X3, but for now, its still in the upper echelon of the speed training category. Hoka struck gold with the Mach X2’s versatile, bouncy ride, which works wonders for any style of speed workout. No wonder they’re running it back with the same midsole in the Mach X3.
3. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: Best Soft & Bouncy Ride
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
The initial hype for the Endorphin Speed 5 has worn off, but it still holds on to its position on our power rankings this month. This shoe is a return to form for the Endorphin Speed series, capturing the mix of bounce and responsive that runners loved in the Speed 3. This is our go-to pick for runners looking for the most comfortable uptempo training shoe on the market.
4. Salomon Aero Blaze 3: Best Traditional Uptempo Ride
Salomon Aero Blaze 3
New to our power rankings this month is the Salomon Aero Blaze 3, the speed training counterpart to one of our favorite daily trainers—the Aero Glide 3. With its PEBA/EVA blend midsole, the Aero Blaze offers a firmer and snappier ride than the beaded TPU in the Aero Glide. This is a great option if you’re looking for a lightweight, classic ride in your uptempo daily trainer.
5. Skechers Aero Tempo: Best for Bigger Runners
Skechers Aero Tempo
If you told us a year ago that Skechers would soon make a top 5 speed shoe, we probably wouldn’t have believed you. But the team at Skechers performance has put in the work, delivering a certified demon time shoe in the Aero Tempo. We highly recommend this shoe to bigger runners who put enough power down to activate the Aero Tempo’s firm, aggressive platform.
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