Shopping for a pair of running shoes can be a daunting task. At Runner’s World, we test hundreds of shoes a year, picking the best pairs to include in our annual RW Shoe Awards. In this list, we compile the best shoes, updating it every so often so you can stay in the know about the hottest releases and the trainers we’re still running in well past their testing cycle (that’s how great they are).
From road to trail, cushioned to lightweight, neutral to stability, all the shoes listed here are the best that are available right now. With the help of Runner-in-Chief Jeff Dengate, who has tested running gear for almost two decades, and me, a 14-time consecutive Boston Marathon finisher, we’ve logged thousands of miles during our tenure at Runner’s World, witnessing the dawn of super shoes and the evolution of stability tech. Below are our top picks based on our own testing, staff insights, and wear-tester feedback.
At Runner’s World, we’ve tested gear since 1966. Our experts are die-hard runners like you, putting in the mileage to evaluate products every run, every day. We also have a team of 300+ local wear-testers who log at least 100 miles in every shoe and provide valuable feedback to help us determine the best of the bunch.
These runners of various experience levels, gait patterns, ages, and arch types make our testing all-inclusive. We’ve grouped shoes into three categories—training, racing, trail—to help you pick and choose which pairs fit your running lifestyle. Our staff and local wear-testers based these selections on fit, feel, and ride.
We’ve also included links to earlier iterations that are now at discounted prices. Please note: While we’re experts at vetting the best footwear, buying shoes on these sites is at the reader’s discretion. We update these links on a regular basis, but prices fluctuate every day and shoes sell out fast.
We’ll do our best to check on these links for any changes as the year moves forward. It’s been a year and a half since Dengate named the Adidas Adizero Evo SL as the shoe of the year. Because it was merely the beginning of the year, Dengate swore he would eat the trainer if another took its place.
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