Top 5 Long Run Shoes of 2025
Below are our 5 favorite long run shoes that debuted in 2025. Find out where the Mizuno Neo Vista 2, Saucony Endorphin Elite 2, Nike Vomero Plus, New Balance SC Elite v5, and the ASICS Megablast landed on our top 5 list and why.
The shoe you choose for the long run should synergize with the style of run you’re doing. Nowadays, the best long run shoe varies heavily depending on the type of effort. Whether it’s an easy long run, a long run workout, or a 16-mile tempo, the shoe you pop out in can completely change the outcome. From carbon-plated racers to max-stack cruisers, here are Supwell’s top 5 long run shoes of 2025.
1. New Balance SC Elite v5
While it isn’t the fastest marathon racer, the SC Elite v5 is an awesome long run shoe that packs lots of cushion into a lightweight package. Its wide base makes it a hobby jogger favorite for bigger runners and those with stability needs. If you are looking for a comfortable long run shoe that’s capable picking up the pace, the SC Elite v5 is a stellar introduction to carbon-plated race shoes at a great price.
New Balance SC Elite v5
2. Nike Vomero Plus
The Vomero Plus has become one of our favorite shoes for long runs when you want to pick up the pace. It’s surprisingly lightweight for how much foam it packs, and it naturally gets you up on your toes and rolls you forward. The foam is lively and bouncy, the upper is comfortable, and the impact absorption is top-notch.
Nike Vomero Plus
3. Mizuno Neo Vista 2
The Neo Vista 2 is our favorite long run cruiser of the year. Other shoes on this list offer more speed assistance and versatility, but Mizuno's dual foam, plastic plated, max stack trainer offers the utmost in leg-saving comfort for high mileage training.
Mizuno Neo Vista 2
4. ASICS Megablast
The Megablast can handle any type of long run. It has the stack and stability needed for easy/steady 2+ hour long efforts, but also enough snap and bounce for pace pickups or blocks of sustained effort within long runs.
ASICS Megablast
5. Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
The Endorphin Elite 2 might be marketed as a marathon racer, but it's also an excellent long run option thanks to its soft, ultra-bouncy ride. If stability isn't a concern, this is the most fun long run shoe money can buy.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
Check out our other end of the year lists: Top 5 Most Impactful Running Shoes of 2025, Top 5 Running Shoe Trends, Top 5 Shoes from Lesser-Known Running Brands, and the 5 Most Fun Running Shoes of 2025.
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