Every Brands Most Underrated Running Shoe in 2025
Here we are highlighting every brands most underrated performance running shoe so far in 2025. Whether you are looking for a daily trainer like the Nike Structure 26 or ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27, or a workout or race day shoe like the Adidas Boston 13 or Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Lo, we will help you decide whether one of these running shoes is worthy of adding to your rotation.
Every brand has that one shoe nobody talks about enough.These are the pairs that fly under the radar but absolutely deliver. From daily trainers that quietly handle big mileage to speed shoes that punch way above their price, these deserve more love. If you know, you know—and if you don’t, this lineup might change your rotation forever.
Nike Structure 26
The Nike Structure 26 is a stable, reliable shoe that's beloved by elite runners as a tool for injury prevention. While the Vomero Plus and Vomero Premium receive all the hype, the Structure 26 is Nike's best kept secret.
Nike Structure 26
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
The Megablast gets all the hype in ASICS' lineup, but the Nimbus 27 is quietly one of the best max cushion shoes on the market.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27
Adidas Boston 13
The EVO SL has taken over as Adidas' most popular uptempo training shoe, but those who don't sleep on the Boston 13 will find a highly capable traditional speed trainer.
Adidas Boston 13
Puma Deviate Nitro 3
While not as exciting as other speed trainers out there, the Deviate Nitro 3 provides a versatile and fun ride that works well for a variety of paces and pairs well with a hobby jogger favorite race day shoe, the Deviate Nitro Elite 3.
Puma Deviate Nitro 3
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New Balance 860v14
Almost no one talks about the 860v14 New Balance's stability daily trainer. With a goldilocks dual-foam setup and a plastic plate, the 860 delivers a comfortable, reliable ride for stacking mileage.
Hoka Skyflow
The Hoka Skyflow is a highly underrated daily trainer that offers a smooth and firm underfoot feel. It seems to get lost in the mix due to the popularity of the Bondi 9 and the Clifton 10.
Hoka Skyflow
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Brooks Ghost 17
The Ghost line is one of the world's best-selling running shoe models, but enthusiasts view it as the vanilla ice cream of running shoes. The Ghost 17, however, has a supercritical foam that's suprisingly fun and bouncy.
Brooks Ghost 17
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Saucony Endorphin Trainer
Almost no one bought the Endorphin Trainer because Saucony did a bad job communicating what exactly it was. The "Endorphin" moniker implies speed, but this shoe actually excels at high mileage cruising.
Saucony Endorphin Trainer
On Cloudmonster Hyper
The Cloudmonster Hyper is a versatile, elevated daily trainer with a slab of bouncy PEBA in the forefoot and an accommodating fit. Consider picking this one up now that the price has dropped.
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Lo
The Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Lo is a more approachable version of the Wave Rebellion Pro 3 with a traditional geometry and a reliable, fast midsole. This shoe rivals hyped-up race shoes from more popular brands.
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Lo
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