The 5 Best Speed Training Shoes in January 2026 - Supwell Power Rankings
Below we take a look at the 5 Best Speed Training or Workout Shoes on the market in January 2026. See which new shoe dethroned the Skechers Aero Tempo, and where the Adidas Boston 13, Saucony Endorphin Speed 5, Puma Deviate Nitro 4, and ASICS Megablast landed. Find out why each shoe made our power rankings list this month and how to choose which speed training shoe is right for you.
Welcome to the January 2026 speed training edition of the Supwell Power Rankings. We launched this series as a way to keep a running list of the best shoes on the market updated each month. Here are the 5 best speed trainers right now. *Editor’s note: Our criteria for this list is enjoyment, mileage accumulation on the Supwell team, adoption in the hobby jogger community, US market availability and price/value. Our list from October 2025 was the ASICS Megablast at number one, followed by the Adidas Boston 13, Brooks Hyperion Max 3, the Skechers Aero Tempo, and the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 at number 5.
1. ASICS Megablast - Best Overall
The Megablast is the best do-it-all speed trainer of all time: from track-style intervals to threshold repeats to blocks of marathon pace in long runs, ASICS’ top tier supertrainer can handle it all with ease. It’s going to be hard to dethrone the Megablast.
ASICS Megablast
2. Puma Deviate Nitro 4 - Best Uptempo Daily Trainer
Puma is back at the top of their game after a slightly disappointing Deviate Nitro 3, which many felt lacked the pop and fun of the iconic Deviate Nitro 2. Delivering exactly what runners have been asking for, the Deviate Nitro 4 is an enjoyable shoe for faster daily training and speed work without an aggressive geometry or plate feel.
Puma Deviate Nitro 4
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3. Adidas Boston 13 - Best for Developing Good Running Mechanics
Although it hasn’t garnered the same cultural popularity as its predecessor, the Boston 13 is still one of the best training shoes on the market for developing speed mechanics. With its top layer of race foam and its lower-stack, snappy platform, the Boston 13 is our go-to pick for runners seeking a traditional, direct ride in their speed trainer.
Adidas Boston 13
4. Brooks Hyperion Max 3 - Best for Cushioned Speed
While the Boston 13 is all about ground-feel, the Hyperion Max 3 sits on the opposite end of the spectrum, delivering ultimate protection from the roads while remaining highly speed-capable. With 40mm of forefoot stack, a top layer of bouncy PEBA and a plastic plate, the Hyperion Max 3 offers highly-cushioned bounce across a wide range of uptempo paces.
Brooks Hyperion Max 3
5. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 - Best Soft & Bouncy Ride
Holding on to the 5th spot on our power rankings is the Endorphin Speed 5, Saucony’s iconic plastic-plated training shoe. Other options deliver more speed assistance and protection, but the Endorphin Speed 5 is a soft, flexible, uptempo daily trainer that can handle everything from daily miles to faster workouts.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
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