Running Shoes We are Loving Right Now - October 2026
Below we are sharing 3 new running shoes we are loving right now, 3 that we keep coming back to, 3 that we think are sleepers, and 3 that we are looking forward to their release.
Our current shoe rotation is looking pretty stacked. From the shoes we’re loving right now to the sleepers we think deserve more attention, there’s a little bit of everything in this lineup. And with the Apex, Hyperwarp 96, and Fast-R 4 on the horizon, we’ve got plenty to be excited about.
Three New Running Shoes We are Loving Right Now
Nike Alphafly 4
The Alphafly 4 successfully carries on the iconic legacy of the Alphafly line, offering the same explosive energy return with a slightly softer, smoother ride than the Alphafly 3.
Nike Alphafly Next% 4
ASICS Sonicblast 2
A plastic-plated dual foam shoe that’s criminally underrated in ASICS’ crowded lineup, we definitely recommend picking up the Sonicblast 2 if you’re looking for a do-it-all mileage tank.
ASICS Sonicblast 2
On Lightspray Cloudboom Strike 2
The Lightspray Cloudboom Strike 2 is a slightly firmer, bouncier variant of the standard Cloudboom Strike 2 that’s much lighter. It’s so pleasant to run in that we actually like using this as a daily trainer.
On LightSpray Cloudboom Strike 2
Three Running Shoes We Keep Coming Back To
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Despite none of our team members reaching for the Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 on race day, we still love it for long runs and training. It is one of the most fun, bouncy, and wild shoes ever created.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
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ASICS Metaspeed Ray
The Metaspeed Ray remains the standard for lightweight, soft racers. The Adidas Adios Pro EVO 3 is lighter and faster, but it’s less accessible to the average runner.
ASICS Metaspeed Ray
Adidas Evo SL ATR
Of all the various Evo SL variants, we’ve been reaching for the ATR version lately for its upgraded road to trail outsole. It has the same midsole you know and love in the standard Evo SL in a more versatile package.
Adidas Evo SL ATR
Three Sleeper Running Shoes You Should Check Out
TYR Valkyrie Elite V2
If you like aggressive race shoe geometries but still want soft comfort and protection, pick this shoe up. TYR is still an emerging brand, but the Valkyrie Elite V2 is truly a top tier race shoe.
TYR Valkyrie Elite V2
Reebok SpeedShifter
The best version of a Saucony Endorphin Speed-type shoe, the Reebok SpeedShifter harkens back to classic speed training shoes of the early 2020s, modernizing the formula with a bouncy ATPU foam.
Reebok SpeedShifter
Mizuno Sky Prime
Among the many slept-on shoes in Mizuno’s lineup is the Sky Prime, which offers one of the most balanced max cushion rides of the year.
Mizuno Sky Prime
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Three Running Shoes We're Most Excited About
Nike Apex
After testing out the Apex in Chicago earlier this month, we can’t wait to put it through the paces.
Mizuno Hyperwarp 96
Running a marathon in the Adios Pro EVO 3 showed us just how important weight savings are in pinnacle racers. We’re excited to test the official lightest shoe on the market (by 1 gram).
Puma Fast-R 4
Rumor has it that Puma is gearing up for the release of the Fast-R 4. It’s likely to be a safe update, but that’s exactly what we’re looking for. The Fast-R 3 is already close to the perfect aggressive race shoe.
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