Supwell's New Shoe Review Line-Up: October 2026
Below we are grading six new shoes that we reviewed in October 2026: the Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3, TYR Valkyrie Elite V2, ASICS Gel-Slowcush, Diadora Corsa, Nike Pegasus Plus 2, and the Saucony Endorphin Speed 6.
From a 2:29 marathon certified hyper shoe to one of our least favorite trainers of the year, here’s where six recent shoes landed after putting them through the lab.
#1 - Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3: A+
The Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3 is the best hyper shoe on the market. Yowana just wore it at the Berlin Marathon for his second sub 2:30 marathon, making it 2:29 marathon certified.
- Buy if: You’re willing to pay a high price for the best marathon race shoe on the market.
- Skip if: You require stability and support during hard efforts or if you expect durability from your race shoe.
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3
#2 - TYR Valkyrie Elite V2: A
The TYR Valkyrie Elite 2 is a fantastic race day option with an aggressive rocker and a bouncy ATPU foam.
- Buy if: You like the aggressive geometry of the Puma Fast-R 3, but want a softer, more forgiving midsole compound.
- Skip if:You don’t like race shoes with significant heel bevels or if you prefer flat, more traditional racer geometries.
TYR Valkyrie Elite V2
#3 - ASICS Gel-Slowcush: A
The ASICS Gel-Slowcush is a plush max cushion cruiser with one of the most comfortable midsoles on the market.
- Buy if: You’re looking for an old school recovery cruiser for relaxed mileage.
- Skip if: You’re expecting a lightweight and versatile max cushion shoe. The Craft Atmosfar 1 would be a better option.
ASICS Gel-SlowCush
#4 - Diadora Corsa: A
The Diadora Corsa is one of the best do-it-all daily trainers on the market, offering a balance of comfort and versatility.
- Buy if: You’re looking for a do-it-all daily trainer that can work for long runs, daily mileage, tempos and everything in between.
- Skip if: You have a large shoe rotation and prefer having a specialized option for every type of run.
Diadora Corsa
#5 - Nike Pegasus Plus 2: B+
The Nike Pegasus Plus 2 is a solid, reliable cushioned workhorse that’s not as fast and responsive as you’d expect.
- Buy if: You like the standard Pegasus 42, and are looking for a more comfortable, elevated upgrade.
- Skip if: You’re expecting an uptempo daily shoe. This shoe is by no means a speed trainer, riding much more like a cushioned workhorse.
Nike Pegasus Plus 2
#6 - Saucony Endorphin Speed 6: D
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 6 is one of our least favorite trainers of the year. PWWRUN PBX doesn’t feel like a competitive foam in 2026.
- Buy if: You want a firm, stable and workmanlike speed training shoe or if you just don't like to have fun.
- You’re expecting a modern midsole compound.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 6
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