The 10 Best Running Shoes of 2025
Below we are giving you the Supwell team's 10 favorite running shoes of 2025. We've got all the categories covered with daily trainers like the ASICS Novablast 5, elevated and highly cushioned daily trainers like the R.A.D UFO, race shoes like the Puma Fast-R 3, speed trainers like the Adidas Boston 13, and max cushion cruisers like the Mizuno Neo Vista 2.
The list you’ve been waiting for has arrived. With 10,000+ miles put in as a team we have narrowed it down to our top 10 running shoes in order from good to best. From elite carbon plated racers like the Puma Fast-R 3 to one of the best shoes of all time in the ASICS Megablast, this list has it all.
1. ASICS Megablast
The Megablast represents the very best of what modern running tech has to offer, blending speed, comfort, and high mileage training capability all in a single shoe.
ASICS Megablast
2. Nike Vomero Plus
Nike delivered exactly what runners had been asking for in the Vomero Plus, adding extra bounce and versatility to the traditional max cushion shoe formula.
Nike Vomero Plus
3. Puma Fast-R 3
Aggressive, reliable, and versatile for a variety of race paces and distances, the Puma Fast-R 3 was our go-to shoe for every PR attempt this year.
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3
4. R.A.D UFO
Although largely unknown until recently, r.a.d. earned a seat at the performance running table this year with the release of the UFO, arguably the most fun shoe of 2025.
R.A.D UFO
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5. Salomon Aero Glide 3
The Aero Glide 3 was the best true daily trainer we tested this year. It’s bouncy, relatively light, durable, and dependable day-after-day. what more can you ask for in a workhorse daily trainer?
Salomon Aero Glide 3
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6. New Balance SC Elite v5
The SC Elite v5 earns its place on the list by combining real race-day speed with a smooth, comfortable ride. this is the best race shoe of the year for steady long runs during high mileage training.
New Balance SC Elite v5
7. Adidas Boston 13
The Boston 13is the best traditional workhorse speed trainer of the year. Flashier options exist, but none balance top-end speed capability and long-run protection quite like this.
Adidas Boston 13
8. ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
Few shoes matched the Nimbus 27 for daily comfort in 2025. buttery smooth, stable and surprisingly bouncy, it’s one of the most well rounded max cushion shoes of the year.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27
9. Mizuno Neo Vista 2
The Neo Vista 2 stands out this year as the top choice for dedicated long runs. With a plastic plate, dual layers of protective foam, and over 50mm of stack, it delivers maximum comfort for 2+ hour efforts.
Mizuno Neo Vista 2
10. ASICS Novablast 5
The Novablast 5 makes the list as the most-used shoe on Strava this year, a clear reflection of its massive popularity. While some knocked the durability, it was still one of the most fun, approachable shoes of the year.
Asics Novablast 5
Check out some of our other End of the Year Lists: Top 5 Super Trainers of 2025, Top 5 Daily Trainers of 2025, and Top 5 Race Shoes of 2025.
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