Top 5 New Performance Running Training Foams in 2026 (So Far)
Below we are highlighting the best new running shoe foams found in our favorite daily trainers. Gone are the days when heavy, brick-like EVA was the only foam compound used in daily trainers. Now we are seeing foams like the Hyperboost Pro in the Adidas Hyperboost Edge, Xiaonian TPEE in the Dynafish, Superboom in the Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra, IncrediLUX in the Saucony Triumph 24, and Infinion in the New Balance 1080v15.
Foam innovation has been moving fast this year and these are the 5 new midsoles that have stood out the most to us so far. From ultra-soft max cushion setups to high energy compounds bringing race-day tech into training shoes, brands are clearly pushing the limits of what daily trainers can feel like. Which foam ends up on top will depend on the type of ride we’re chasing, but these five have definitely caught our attention in 2026 so far.
#1 Adidas Hyperboost Pro
Foam Type: Expanded PEBA
Adidas came out swinging this year with Hyperboost Pro, a versatile, not-too-soft, not-too-firm beaded PEBA that’s versatile for daily mileage and picking up the pace. Boost is officially back. After experiencing this foam for the first time in the Hyperboost Edge, we are really excited to see how Adidas implements it into other models.
Adidas Hyperboost Edge
#2 Dynafish Xiaonian TPEE
Foam Type: TPEE
TPEE isn’t anything new, but the formulation used in the Dynafish Xiaonian is perfectly tuned for high mileage training, falling somewhere between the Adidas Evo SL and the ASICS Megablast in terms of firmness and responsiveness.
Dynafish Xiaonian
#3 Li-Ning SuperBoom
Foam Type: Pressure-Wrapped PEBA
SuperBoom capsules are pressure-wrapped foam inserts that trap energy when compressed, delivering explosive energy return with each stride. This is the most innovative foam tech we’ve seen so far in 2026, making the Red Hare 9 Ultra one of the most fun running shoes of all time.
Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra
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#4 Saucony IncrediLUX
Foam Type: Aliphatic TPU
Saucony’s new IncrediLUX ATPU is one of the best training foams we’ve tried, offering the optimal blend of comfort and bounce for stacking mileage. We can’t wait to see where else they deploy this new compound after testing it in the Hurricane 26 and the Triumph 24.
Saucony Triumph 24
#5 New Balance Infinion
Foam Type: TPEE Blend
With a soft, pleasant, and smooth ride, Infinion is a welcome addition to New Balance’s lineup. It provides a more elevated, premium underfoot experience compared to Fresh Foam X and we really enjoyed it in the 1080v15.
New Balance 1080 v15
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