Most Underrated Midsole Foams of 2025
Here we are looking at the 3 most underrated running shoe midsole foams in 2025, including the supercritical PEBA found in the Saucony Endorphin Elite v1 and Endorphin Pro 4, the supercritical EVA in the Brooks Ghost Max 2 and Ghost 17, and the supercritical TPU and EVA found in the Skechers Aero Burst and Aero Tempo.
Not every foam needs a cult following to be great. In a midsole foam era ruled by ZoomX and FF Turbo, these three quietly do their job just as well—and sometimes better. PWRRUN HG brings supercritical PEBA power with actual durability, DNA Loft v3 proves supercritical EVA still belongs, and Hyper Burst? That one’s been a sleeper GOAT since day one. From long runs to daily workhorses, these underrated midsoles keep showing up.
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1. Saucony PWRRUN HG (Supercritical PEBA)
Characteristics:
- Bouncy
- Firm
- Responsive
Why it's underrated:
PWRRUN HG’s underrated status is Saucony’s own doing; despite being one of the most competitive racing foams ever produced, PWRRUN HG remains wildly under-utilized. Ever since its introduction in the now-legendary Endorphin Elite 1 (which runners loved for its aggressive yet reliable ride,) Saucony has let PWRRUN HG drift into irrelevance. If Saucony released new models with PWRRUN HG, we predict it wouldn’t be an undderated foam for long—it’s a perfect foil to the market’s recent wave of marshmallow soft race day midsoles.
Shoes it's used in:
2. Brooks DNA Loft v3 (Supercritical EVA)
Characteristics:
- Smooth
- Stable
- Bouncy
Why it's underrated:
Shoes like the Brooks Ghost and Adrenaline are very popular in the broader market, but overlooked by shoe sickos. In 2025, runners frequently dismiss supercritical EVA because of its shared heritage with the firm, and distinctly last-gen standard EVA. Nonetheless, Brooks’ bouncy, smooth, and robust DNA Loft v3 proves that supercritical EVA is not only relevant, but one of the best high mileage training foams on the market.
Shoes it's used in:
- Ghost Max 2
- Ghost 17
- Adrenaline GTS 24
- Glycerin 21
Brooks Ghost 17
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Glycerin 21
3. Skechers Hyper Bust (Supercritical TPU & Supercritical EVA)
Characteristics:
- Firm & Fast (Aero Tempo)
- Plush (Aero Burst)
- Peppy (Aero Spark)
Why it's underrated:
With the release of the Aero Tempo, Aero Burst, and Aero Spark this Summer, we can finally say that Skechers is underrated because of brand perception, not performance. Skechers has Hyper Burst to thank for this recent uptick in momentum, a versatile family of supercritical foams that ranges from firm and ultra-fast in the Aero Tempo, to plush and smooth in the Aero Burst. With the solid products in their roster, Skechers just needs the right marketing to drop their perception as grandma’s favorite shoe brand.
Shoes it's used in:
- Aero Tempo
- Aero Burst
- Aero Spark
Skechers Aero Tempo
Skechers Aero Burst
Skechers Aero Spark
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