The 10 Best Running Shoes for Marathon Training
Training for a marathon requires high mileage, consistency, and staying injury-free. Below we are sharing our top 10 favorite running shoes for having a successful marathon training block.
Training for 26.2 takes more than just one great shoe. From daily miles to workouts and long runs, these are the 10 shoes we’d trust to get us through an entire marathon block. Whether you’re looking for a reliable daily trainer, a fast workout shoe, or something that makes those 20+ mile long runs feel a little easier, this lineup has you covered.
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Daily Shoes
ASICS Novablast 6
The best entry-level, jack of all trades daily trainer, the ASICS Novablast 6 combines a comfort oriented midsole with race foam in the forefoot for excellent versatility.
ASICS Novablast 6
Mount to Coast C1
The Mount to Coast C1 is a firm, highly-supportive max cushion shoe designed to go the distance. It's a great option if you are injury prone, or if you prefer a stable, workmanlike ride.
Mount to Coast C1
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ASICS Superblast 3
If you'd like something softer than the Mount to Coast C1, the ASICS Superblast 3 is the best combination of soft comfort, speed and stability on the market. It delivers a springy top layer of ASICS’ best race foam, FFLeap, which is also featured in the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, Metaspeed Sky Tokyo, and the Metaspeed Ray.
ASICS Superblast 3
Nike Vomero Plus
The Nike Vomero Plus is our current favorite daily trainer. It features a bouncy, approachable, and versatile midsole that’s tailor-made for stacking mileage.
Nike Vomero Plus
Speed Shoes
Adidas Evo SL EXO
A great pick for budget-conscious runners, the Adidas Evo SL EXO features a 100% race foam midsole and an aggressive rocker that encourages a fast turnover.
Adidas Evo SL EXO
Topo Specter 3
A genuine contender for shoe of the year, the Topo Specter 3 offers a bouncy, soft ATPU midsole that provides explosive rebound. It is perfect for tempo runs or pace pickups during daily mileage.
Topo Specter 3
ASICS Megablast
The ASICS Megablast is an exceptionally-lively shoe that combines race day speed with max stack comfort. It is still the king of the fast super trainer category.
ASICS Megablast
Long Run Shoes
Dynafish Xiaonian
The Dynafish Xiaonian is our top lightweight, affordable long run shoe choice. It delivers the stack of a max cushion shoe in a featherlight package that rivals marathon racers.
Dynafish Xiaonian
R.A.D UFO
The R.A.D UFO is a fun, do it all super trainer with a highly rockered geometry that works for all footstrikes. It is highly praised for its build quality, step-in feel and reliable, bouncy midsole.
R.A.D UFO
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Adidas Hyperboost Edge
The Adidas Hyperboost Edge features a non-plated slab of bouncy, expanded PEBA foam. It feels cushioned and soft at slower paces, but becomes highly energetic when picking up the pace during long runs.
Adidas Hyperboost Edge
For Yowana's video talking about these shoes and how he would recommend you use them in your marathon training, check out the Supwell YouTube channel:
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