Top 5 Super Trainers of 2025
Here we are giving you our top 5 super trainers of 2025. This relatively new category of running shoes was dominated by newcomers like the R.A.D UFO, ASICS Megablast, Adidas Evo SL, and some updated versions of established shoes like the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 and Mizuno Neo Vista 2. See below where each one of these fell on our top 5 list.
2025 saw the rise and domination of a new category in running shoes: super trainers. Max-stack cushioning paired with race-day tech, but with the comfort and durability of a daily trainer. Shoes like the Megablast and Evo SL built cult-like followings, the Hyperion Max 3 and Neo Vista 2 stayed a bit more low-key but deserve the spotlight just as much, and R.A.D shook the industry to its core with a true game changer in the UFO. All bangers in their own right—these are our top 5 of the year.
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1. ASICS Megablast
With a 45mm stack of non-plated race caliber foam, the Megablast delivers exceptional bounce, protection, and speed assistance when you pick up the pace. It’s everything and more we expect from a super trainer in 2025.
Superlative: The Best Super Trainer of 2025
Weight: 8.1 oz. / 231 grams
Construction: FF Turbo2 (ATPU) Midsole
Drop: 45mm heel, 8mm drop
ASICS Megablast
2. R.A.D UFO
The UFO is R.A.D’s first attempt at a super trainer, and its somehow already a masterpiece. With a bouncy, ultra-durable supercritical PEBA midsole, aesthetics based on 90s basketball shoes, and a highly-rockered geometry that feels smooth no matter where you land, the UFO is the best debut running shoe from a new brand we’ve tested yet.
Superlative: The Coolest Super Trainer of 2025
Weight: 8.8 oz. / 249 grams
Construction: Supercritical PEBA Midsole
Drop: 42mm heel, 8mm drop
R.A.D UFO
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3. Brooks Hyperion Max 3
Brooks finally brought the MAX to the Hyperion Max 3 line in 2025, upping the stack height past 40mm and adding a bouncy top layer of PEBA. Offering a stiff plastic plate and a race-ready midsole, the Hyperion Max 3 is a fantastic option for those seeking speed assistance in their high mileage workhorse.
Superlative: The Best Plated Trainer for Speed in 2025
Weight: 10.0 oz. / 283 grams
Construction: Dual Foam PEBA / Supercritical EVA Midsole with a Plastic Plate
Drop: 42mm heel, 8mm drop
Brooks Hyperion Max 3
4. Mizuno Neo Vista 2
The Neo Vista 2 is the best dedicated long run cruiser on the market. Other shoes on this list offer more pace versatility, but there’s no better option for runners seeking comfort and impact absorption for high mileage training.
Superlative: The Best Plated Trainer for Long Runs in 2025
Weight: 8.0 oz. / 227 grams
Construction: Dual Foam Supercritical TPU / EVA Midsole with a Plastic Plate
Drop: 51mm heel, 8mm drop
Mizuno Neo Vista 2
5. Adidas Evo SL
The EVO SL offers super trainer performance for the price of a standard daily workhorse. With a 100% Lightstrike Pro midsole and a race-tuned geometry at just $150, the EVO SL is one of the best deals of 2025 at MSRP.
Superlative: The Best Value Super Trainer of 2025
Weight: 8.1 oz. / 230 grams
Construction: 100% Non-Plated Lightstrike Pro
Drop: 37mm heel, 7mm drop
Adidas Evo SL
For more of our Best of 2025 lists, check out the Top 5 Max Cushion Shoes of 2025, Top 5 Daily Trainers of 2025, Top 5 Race Shoes of 2025, and Top 5 Long Run Shoes of 2025.
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