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Best 1 Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16

The Brooks Ghost 16 is a top-tier neutral running shoe that offers excellent cushioning and support. It's perfect for long-distance runners who prioritize comfort and durability. While it may be sligh...

9.5 Brilliant
2 Hoka One One Clifton 8
Hoka One One Clifton 8

The Hoka One One Clifton 8 is a highly cushioned running shoe that provides excellent shock absorption and comfort. It's ideal for runners who need extra support, especially those with flat feet or lo...

9.3 Excellent
3 Brooks Ghost 15
Brooks Ghost 15

The Brooks Ghost 15 is a highly cushioned running shoe that offers a smooth and comfortable ride. It features a DNA LOFT midsole, which provides excellent shock absorption without sacrificing lightnes...

9.3 Excellent
4 Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38

The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38 is a highly cushioned running shoe that offers a smooth and comfortable ride. It features React foam in the midsole, providing excellent energy return with minimal weight....

9.2 Excellent
5 Brooks Ghost 17
Brooks Ghost 17

The Brooks Ghost 17 is a top-tier running shoe that offers excellent cushioning and comfort for long-distance runners. It features a responsive midsole, breathable mesh upper, and a durable outsole. T...

9.2 Excellent
6 Saucony Endorphin Speed 2
Saucony Endorphin Speed 2

The Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 is a lightweight and fast running shoe designed for speed work and racing. It offers excellent responsiveness and a snug fit, making it ideal for runners who prioritize p...

9.1 Excellent
7 New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v13
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v13

The New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v13 is a highly cushioned running shoe that offers excellent comfort and support. It's perfect for long-distance runners who need extra shock absorption, but its bulkier...

9.0 Excellent
8 Adidas Ultraboost 22
Adidas Ultraboost 22

The Adidas Ultraboost 22 is a highly cushioned running shoe that offers excellent comfort and support. It's perfect for long-distance runners who need extra shock absorption, but its bulkier design ma...

8.9 Very Good
9 Men's METASPEED EDGE
Men's METASPEED EDGE

The METASPEED™ Edge racing shoe moves you towards a sound mind and new personal best. It helps you go faster by extending your stride length while allowing you to control your pace more easily. Cadenc...

8.7 Very Good
10 Asics Men's GEL-KAYANO 28
Asics Men's GEL-KAYANO 28

Stability for a smooth and responsive ride. The GEL-KAYANO® 28 shoe creates a stable stride that moves you towards a balanced mindset. Featuring a lower-profile external heel counter, this piece cradl...

8.7 Very Good
11 Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39

The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 is a highly cushioned running shoe that offers excellent comfort and support. It's perfect for long-distance runners who need extra shock absorption, but its bulkier desig...

8.7 Very Good
12 Men's HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 7
Men's HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 7

The men's HOKA Bondi 7 gives you maximum cushion for unrivaled comfort. HOKA built the Bondi 7 on top of a massive bed of EVA foam for the softest underfoot feel. The big stack height makes it the mo...

8.7 Very Good
13 Men's Brooks Ghost 14
Men's Brooks Ghost 14

From hitting a wall to hitting your stride, the Brooks Ghost 14 delivers smooth cushioning to every step.The updated Ghost 14 features full-length DNA Loft midsole foam for the most cushioned feel yet...

8.7 Very Good
14 Asics GEL-NIMBUS 24 COLOR INJECTION
Asics GEL-NIMBUS 24 COLOR INJECTION

The GEL-NIMBUS™ 24 COLOR INJECTION shoe offers additional protection against impact during long-distance training. This shoe ensures a soft landing with every step and is also approx. 10 g lighter tha...

8.7 Very Good
15 New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v12
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v12

The New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v12 is a top-tier running shoe that offers exceptional comfort and support. It features a plush midsole with Fresh Foam technology, providing excellent cushioning for lo...

8.5 Very Good
16 Saucony Guide 14
Saucony Guide 14

The Saucony Guide 14 is a stability running shoe that offers excellent support and comfort. It's perfect for runners who need extra guidance, but its bulkier design may not be suitable for all runners...

8.5 Very Good
17 Saucony Kinvara 12
Saucony Kinvara 12

The Kinvara 12 is our trusted go-fast trainer, further refined to make the most of less. Made lighter with a simplified upper, the ride feels as fast as ever—with the flex needed to get you to the sta...

8.5 Very Good
18 Asics GEL-Cumulus™ 24
Asics GEL-Cumulus™ 24

High-end running and allround sneaker with excellent amortisation and a ventilated mesh surface. The GEL-CUMULUS™ 24 shoe is a versatile everyday trainer for various runners covering different distanc...

8.5 Very Good
19 Men's New Balance Fresh Foam 880 v12
Men's New Balance Fresh Foam 880 v12

The workhorse New Balance Fresh Foam 880 v12 gets reimagined with its softest foam ever. When you step into the NB 880 v12, you’re lacing up one of the best neutral running shoes out there. New Balan...

8.5 Very Good
20 Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX
Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX

The Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX is designed for long-distance trail running with its Gore-Tex lining providing waterproof protection. It features a durable upper and a protective toe cap, making it suitable...

8.5 Very Good
21 Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20

The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20 is a stability running shoe that offers excellent support and comfort. It's perfect for runners who need extra guidance, but its bulkier design may not be suitable for all...

8.4 Very Good
22 Men's GlideRide 3
Men's GlideRide 3

The GLIDERIDE® 3 shoe is designed to help you conserve more energy, so you can log more miles during your distance training. A key focus for this design was to make this trainer smoother and more comf...

8.4 Very Good
23 Men’s Wave Sky 5
Men’s Wave Sky 5

Look to the Wave Sky 5 for a lighter weight, improved fit due to the woven upper and higher energy return from the MIZUNO ENERZY CORE: our most responsive material yet. Made from recycled materials an...

8.4 Very Good
24 Adidas Ultraboost 21
Adidas Ultraboost 21

The Adidas Ultraboost 21 is a high-performance running shoe that offers exceptional cushioning and energy return. It features Boost technology in the midsole, providing a responsive ride with excellen...

8.4 Very Good
25 Men's PATRIOT 13
Men's PATRIOT 13

The PATRIOT™ 13 running shoe is designed to help runners go further. It's made with a bouncy midsole that also delivers a cushioned underfoot feeling. This shoe is also constructed with a breathable m...

8.4 Very Good
26 Inov-8 Road Glove 275
Inov-8 Road Glove 275

The Inov-8 Road Glove 275 is a lightweight option for road runners who prioritize breathability and comfort. It features a breathable mesh upper and a responsive outsole, providing excellent performan...

8.3 Very Good
27 Saucony Ride 15
Saucony Ride 15

The Saucony Ride 15 is designed for neutral runners who value a smooth ride and responsive cushioning. It features Guidance Trusstic System technology, which enhances stability and comfort during each...

8.3 Very Good
28 Adidas Adizero Adios 2
Adidas Adizero Adios 2

The Adidas Adizero Adios 2 is a lightweight and fast running shoe designed for speed work and racing. It offers excellent responsiveness and a snug fit, making it ideal for runners who prioritize perf...

8.3 Very Good
29 Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21

The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 is a highly rated stability shoe that provides excellent support for runners with overpronation. It features a Guidance Line and a Flywire cable system, ensuring a secure...

8.2 Very Good
30 Levi's 501 Original Fit Jeans
Levi's 501 Original Fit Jeans

The iconic American blue jean, invented by Levi Strauss & Co. in 1873. The 501 Original Fit is a straight-leg, button-fly jean made from rigid or pre-shrunk denim that molds to the wearer's body over...

8.2 Very Good
31 Saucony Guide 13
Saucony Guide 13

The Saucony Guide 13 is a highly rated stability shoe that provides excellent support for runners with overpronation. It features a GUIDESOLE plate and a Flywire cable system, ensuring a secure fit an...

7.6 Good
32 Merrell Men's Moab 2 Ventilator
Merrell Men's Moab 2 Ventilator

The Merrell Men's Moab 2 Ventilator is a versatile option for runners who enjoy trail running and need excellent breathability. It features a breathable mesh upper and Vibram outsole, providing durabi...

6.8 Fair

help Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Running Shoe in 2026?
According to our AI-powered rankings, Brooks Ghost 16 is currently rated as the best Running Shoe with a score of 9.5/10.
How are these Running Shoe ranked?
Our rankings use an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes multiple factors including features, user reviews, expert opinions, and value for money to provide objective scores.
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Our rankings are updated continuously as new data becomes available, ensuring you always see the most current ratings.

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Our AI-powered ranking system evaluates running shoe based on multiple factors:

  • Features & Capabilities - Comprehensive analysis of what each option offers
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  • Expert Opinions - Professional reviews and industry recognition
  • Value for Money - Cost-effectiveness relative to features
  • Reliability & Support - Track record and customer service quality

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