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Running Shoe Reviews at Doctors of Running

Find all your running shoe and gear needs here. We rigorously test shoes and use our knowledge as Doctors of Physical Therapy to provide in-depth coverage of each pair reviewed. Our shoe review resource page contains all the running shoes and running-related gear covered by Doctors of Running.



Contents

Running Shoe Resources
How We Review Shoes
New Shoe Reviews
Most Popular Shoe Reviews
Brand Guides
Running Shoe Reviews ↓ Jump to Section
All Running Shoe Reviews by Brand ↓ Jump to Section
Monday Shakeout ↓ Jump to Section

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Running Shoe Resources
Looking for something more specific than the archive? Check out these pages first:
Beginner's Guide to Running Shoes: Are you a brand new runner and unsure where to start? Visit this guide first to get started.
Stability Shoe Resource Page: Our comprehensive guide to stability shoes and alternatives for neutral runners as well
Carbon Fiber Plated Shoes Resource Page: Want to go as fast as possible for race day? Visit this page for all of our super shoe reviews
Guide to Walking Shoes: Featuring some science behind walking and the best running shoes for walking based on our everyday testing and clinical experience working with patients.
Getting the Right Fit: Unsure if your shoe fits? Visit this page to help you determine how to find the right shoe for your feet. Comfort is one of the most important things we emphasize at Doctors of Running before you get out the door and on the road. Sometimes the right shoe for you is not what works for many others. That is why it is important to try different shoes when you can to get a better understanding of works best for your needs.
Beginner's Guide to Nutrition/Hydration: Guest writer Jennifer Giles (Registered Dietitan/Nutritionist) helps bring a new guide for fueling to Doctors of Running as part of our summer hydration series.
Ultimate Guide to Hydration Products for Runners: We review 10+ hydration products that may help you on your running adventure.
Best Affordable Running Shoes: We compiled a list of the most affordable options you can find in the market today. Updated monthly.

How We Review Running Shoes

We systematically put each type of shoe through certain runs prior to review. For trainers and performance trainers, we take them on daily runs, workouts, recovery runs and a long run prior to review (often accumulating anywhere from 20-50 miles in the process). For racing flats we ensure that we have completed intervals, a tempo or steady state run as well as a warm-up and cool down in each pair prior to review. This systematic process is to ensure that we have experience with each shoe in a large variety of conditions to provide expansive and thorough reviews for the public and for companies. Our views are based on our extensive history in the footwear industry and years testing and developing footwear. If you are a footwear rep looking for footwear reviews or consultations on development, we are currently looking to partner with companies to assist, discuss and promote footwear models. Partnership will not affect the honesty of our reviews.


The recently reviewed Boston 12 from Adidas.
New Running Shoe Reviews at Doctors of Running
(The latest shoe reviews and features at Doctors of Running)

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echers GOrun Razor 5 - Lightweight trainer with forefoot plate.
Brooks Beast GTS 24 (Ariel GTS 24) - A firmer, high level medial stability trainer with a nice ride.
Altra FWD VIA - A new 4mm drop neutral trainer out of Altra.
Asics Novablast 5 - A new, bouncier midsole highlights this fan favorite.
Altra Escalante 4 - A low stack, zero drop trainer with a now narrowed fit.
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 - Puma's most aggressive super shoe iteration of the series yet.
Saucony Tempus 2 - An update to the popular performance stability trainer
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 - Adidas gets aggressive with their fourth edition of their super shoe.
Salomon Spectur 2 - Salomon's take on a plated trainer for faster efforts.
Merrell Morphlite - An ultra-value, but solid road-to-trail option.
Brooks Glycerin Max - A new super max option for those who also have ortho needs
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 - An upgraded foam and ride greatly improves this longtime stability trainer.
Anta G21 3 Pro Xian Fiber - A mild stability, nitrogen-infused trainer.
Inov8 Roadfly - A lower stack everyday trainer fit for walking and running.
On Cloudflyer 5 - A firmer, traditional On stability shoe best for walking and easy runs.
Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 - A lightly priced, stable trail runner.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 - A cushioned premium trainer that continues to get softer.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14 - A modernized medial stability trainer focused on cushion
Nike Pegasus Plus - A lightweight, ZoomX trainer that recalls a fan favorite.
Mount to Coast P1  - A mild stability shoe best for forefoot stability.
Hoka Skyflow - A maximal trainer with an upgraded midsole over the Clifton.
Puma Magmax Nitro -
Puma's super trainer.
On Cloudrunner 2 - A well-rounded mild stability trainer for daily miles.
Asics GT-2000 13 - A lightweight stability training option that has great versatility.
Brooks Ghost Max 2 - An orthotic-friendly shoe best for walking and light runs.
Hoka Rincon 4 - Newest update to Hoka's lightweight trainer.
Brooks Revel 7 - A budget training shoe best for daily errands and walking.
Adidas Ultraboost 5X - The Ultraboost returns with some unique changes to this popular trainer.
New Balance FuelCell SC Pacer v2 - New Balance's 5k/10k super shoe gets full PEBA.
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 - New Balance's high cushion, stable everyday trainer.
Asics Glideride Max - The highly rockered shoe returns with more cushion than ever.
New Balance FuelCell SC Trainer v3 - An update to the SC Elite v4 training companion.
rabbit Dream Chaser - A brand new soft trainer from the premier running apparel company
Topo Athletic Specter 2 - A lightweight Pebax trainer for those who like a firm, rockered ride
Saucony Kinvara 15 - A refined Kinvara that puts it back lightweight trainer in the right direction

The Most Popular Shoe Reviews
(Our most popular articles currently at Doctors of Running)

Adidas Boston 12 - Huge changes make the Boston 12 lighter and more fun
Nike Pegasus 41: More of everything in this classic trainer series.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 - New upper and outsole add comfort and grip
Hoka Clifton 9 - A change to the midsole shapes the change to this classic maximal trainer
Hoka Arahi 7 - The stability favorite gets an upper update for the seventh iteration
Asics Gel-Kayano 31: Greatly refining on version 30's overhaul for a balanced ride
ASICS GT-2000 12 - A new 3D guidance system provides cushioned, modern stability
Asics Novablast 4 - One of the year's most anticipated trainers is here
New Balance More v4 - This highly cushioned, stable neutral shoe has become a recovery favorite
Saucony Guide 17 - A big update shifts the Guide from post to guidance
Saucony Triumph 21- The excellent Triumph from last year gets a new upper that dials in the fit for an excellent overall ride

Visit our Brand Guides
(Our brand guides feature a brief history of the brand, their technology,
and their current running shoe line-up)

Guide to Brooks Running Shoes
Guide to Hoka Running Shoes
Guide to Mizuno Running Shoes
Guide to New Balance Shoes 
Guide to Newton Running Shoes
Guide to On Running Shoes
Guide to Puma Running Shoes
Guide to Saucony Running Shoes
Guide to Salomon Running Shoes
Guide to Topo Athletic Shoes


2024 Running Shoe Reviews and Features
We have sorted shoes out by categories to help make it easier to find what you are looking for! Click on shoe/gear to find our full written review. To find a specific shoe by brand, you can scroll to the next section below.

Traditional Neutral Road Running Shoes
(These shoes are neutral running shoes that are more classically stacked - although many are still highly cushioned. See the next section for true max cushion shoes)

Adidas Adizero SL 2: A trainer that's more performance ready thanks to Lightstrike Pro.

Adidas Supernova Rise - Brand new trainer for adidas with a new PEBA "Dreamstrike" midsole
Adidas Ultraboost 5X - The Ultraboost returns with some unique changes to this popular trainer.
AltraFWD Experience - Altra's first non-zero drop trainer reinvents the brand
Altra FWD VIA - A new 4mm drop neutral trainer out of Altra.
Altra Rivera 4 - A no-frills, narrower-fitting Altra shoe and GREAT walking shoe
Anta Mach 4 and G21 2 Pro: Two trainers from the Chinese sports brand.
ASICS Gel-Cumulus 25 - A big update to this daily trainer makes it the softness, most cushioned yet
Asics Gel-Cumulus 26 - A fairly large update after the 25 unveils a new outsole and new setup

Brooks Ghost 16 - A midsole update to one of the most popular daily trainers in the market
Brooks Ghost Max 2 - An orthotic-friendly shoe best for walking and light runs.
Brooks Launch 10 - Huge value training for everyday runners
Brooks Revel 7 - A budget training shoe best for daily errands and walking.
Diadora Equipe Nucleo: A solid no-frills trainer from Diadora
Hoka Clifton 9 [Stable Neutral Trainer] - A change to the midsole shapes the change to this classic maximal trainer
Hoka Rincon 4 - Newest update to Hoka's lightweight trainer.
Hoka Transport X: Blending lifestyle and daily training into one
Inov8 Roadfly - A lower stack everyday trainer fit for walking and running.
Karhu Fusion 4.0 - A clean daily trainer that comes with great fit options
Mizuno Wave Rider 28: The classic 12mm drop trainer gets new generation foam
New Balanace FuelCell Propel v4 - Version 4 adds a forefoot plate to this budget trainer
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v14: A clean and light trainer that does a bit of everything

Nike Pegasus 41: More of everything in this classic trainer series.
Nike Vomero 17 - More ZoomX midsole helps make this trainer excel
On Cloudflow 4 - Redesign of this firmer trainer offers a fun ride
On Cloudsurfer - The softest On yet ushers in a new redesign for the future of On
On Cloudswift 3 - A versatile run/everyday activity trainer with classic On elements
Puma ForeverRun Nitro - A new "stability" entry in the lineup that provides a cushioned ride
Puma Velocity Nitro 3 - A little more cushioned in v3, this workhorse remains a solid all-arounder
rabbit Dream Chaser - A brand new soft trainer from the premier running apparel company
Reebok Floatride Energy 5 - Major changes to the popular training series, including a torsion system
Reebok Floatzig 1 - Reebok offers a modern upgrade to a throwback moel
Salomon Aero Blaze - A new lightweight trainer from Salomon
Salomon Aero Volt - An old-school flat that's light and versatile
Saucony Echelon 9 [Stable Neutral Trainer] - A wide-fitting, high cushion shoe that also fits orthotics perfectly well
Salomon Index.03: An update to their sustainable running series.
Saucony Kinvara 14 - Higher stacked than ever, and lighter as well
Saucony Ride 16 - A light update that refines the daily trainer to its very best yet
Saucony Ride 17 - A big midsole update reframes the Ride in a new direction
Skechers GOrun Razor 5 - Lightweight trainer with forefoot plate.
Skechers GO RUN Ride 11 - New HYPERBURST ICE makes for an incredibly soft new entry
Topo Magnifly 5 - Topo's moderate cushioned zero drop trainer gets a nice update
Topo Phantom 3 [Stable Neutral] - A daily training shoe with a fantastic upper and simple, functional ride
Tracksmith Eliot Runner - All-new trainer from the apparel brand, featuring a peba midsole

Max Cushion Neutral Running Shoes
(The following shoes have a high stack height per their brand. Most shoes start with at least 37mm in the heel and over 30mm in the forefoot)

Adidas Ultraboost Light - The 23rd ultraboost features Light Boost to help cut 2 oz from the trainer
Asics Novablast 5 - A new, bouncier midsole highlights this fan favorite.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 - New upper and outsole add comfort and grip
Asics Glideride Max - The highly rockered shoe returns with more cushion than ever.
Brooks Aurora BL - Brooks experimental project offers a look into the future
Brooks Glycerin 21 - Brooks latest premium trainer update gets a new airy foam update
Brooks Glycerin Max - A new super max option for those who also have ortho needs
Karhu Mestari Run - Karhu brings their first max cushion offering in a very stable package
Hoka Skyflow - A maximal trainer with an upgraded midsole over the Clifton.
Hylo Impact - A great new highly cushioned sustainable trainer
New Balance Balos v1: New Balance releases a new super rockered, max stacked option
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 - A cushioned premium trainer that continues to get softer.
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 - New Balance's high cushion, stable everyday trainer.
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2 - Shoe reduces stack to make a nimble max ride
New Balance FuelCell SC Trainer v3 - An update to the SC Elite v4 training companion.

Newton Isaac - Newton's first high cushion shoe!
Nike InfinityRN 4 - ReactX highlights a big change to the shoe, along with deconstructing past models
Nike Invincible 3 - Updated to improve stability, this max cushion trainer evolves for v3
On Cloudeclipse - On's new highest stacked trainer
On Cloudmonster Hyper - On delivers a new super trainer to the market
On Cloudmonster 2 - A wider upper marks the big change for this versatile max cushion offering
Puma Magnify Nitro 2 - A higher stack of NITRO and a flatter geometry highlight this max trainer
Salomon Aero Glide 2 - Salomon's max cushion offering gets a good refinement
Saucony Triumph 21- The excellent Triumph from last year gets a new upper that dials in the fit for an excellent overall ride
Saucony Triumph 22: Now max cushion with Peba.
Saucony Triumph RFG - Triumph's sustainable sibling sacrifices almost nothing in the process
Skechers GORun Max Road 6 - A totally new redesign for this max cushion shoes
Topo Atheltic Atmos - Topo's new highest cushion traineer

Shoes over 40mm
(Featuring stack heights over 40mm. Forefoot may be under 40)

Adidas Prime X 2 Strung - Adidas stablizes the 50mm trainer greatly for a universal experience
Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 - New upper and outsole add comfort and grip
Asics Magic Speed 4: More training oriented, with lots more stack
Asics Superblast 2: A fan favorite super trainer gets even better.
Hoka Skyward X: Hoka's road super trainer hits the market.
Hoka Stinson 7 - A crossover max cushion shoe that is built for trails, but can do road as well
Mizuno Neo Vista: Mizuno unleashes a new super trainer that hits the price and performance
Puma Magmax Nitro - Puma's first super trainer.

Zero Drop Neutral Running Shoes
(The following shoes have a flat stack height from heel to toe. See this video for more on the science of zero drop running)

Altra Escalante 3 - We provide an update on this low profile zero drop trainer
Altra Escalante 4 - A low stack, zero drop trainer with a now narrowed fit.
Altra Lone Peak 8 - A lower stacked, protective shoe built for technical trail running
Altra Paradigm 7 [stability] - Altra's unique zero drop, guidance-based stability shoe
Altra Provision 8 - Altra's Provision offers a stable zero drop shoe for a wide array of runners
Altra Rivera 4 - A no-frills, narrower-fitting Altra shoe and GREAT walking shoe
Altra Timp 5 - A long distance, zero drop trail running shoe
Altra Torin 7 - Altra's zero drop, moderate cush trainer
Topo Athletic ST-5 - A great minimal shoe with a nice wide fit
Topo Magnifly 5 - Topo's moderate cushioned zero drop trainer gets a nice update
Xero HFS II - An update to one of the few minimalist shoes remaining today
Xero Shoes Scrambler Low [trail] - A minimalist trail trainer with a generous fit

Stability Shoes
(Visit our stability shoe guide to learn more about stability footwear and the science behind it.)

Anta G21 3 Pro Xian Fiber - A mild stability, nitrogen-infused trainer.
Altra Experience Form: A new 4mm drop stability offering from Altra
Altra Paradigm 7 - Altra's unique zero drop, guidance-based stability shoe
Altra Provision 8 - Altra's Provision offers a stable zero drop shoe for a wide array of runners
Asics GT-1000 11 - The most affordable stability shoe in the market
Asics GT-2000 13 - A lightweight stability training option that has great versatility.
Asics Gel-Kayano 31: Greatly refining on version 30's overhaul for a balanced ride
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 - An upgraded foam and ride greatly improves this longtime stability trainer.
Brooks Beast GTS 24 (Ariel GTS 24) - A firmer, high level medial stability trainer with a nice ride.
Brooks Glycerin GTS 21 - The stability trainer gets a foam update
Brooks Hyperion GTS 2: The lightest stability shoe in the market for training and racing
Brooks Launch GTS 10 - An excellent low profile, mild guidance shoe
Hoka Arahi 7 - The stability favorite gets an upper update for the seventh iteration
Hoka Gaviota 5 - Hoka moves to a new H-Frame stability that universalizes the Gaviota
Mizuno Wave Horizon 7 - More foam added to this premium stability trainer
Mizuno Wave Inspire 20 - A streamlined update to Mizuno's guidance based stability trainer
Mount to Coast P1  - A mild stability shoe best for forefoot stability.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14 - A modernized medial stability trainer focused on cushion
New Balance Fresh Foam X Vongo v6 - Big changes to this stability trainer
Nike Structure 25 - A mild stability trainer for those who want a traditional ride
On Cloudflyer 5 - A firmer, traditional On stability shoe best for walking and easy runs.
On Cloudrunner 2 - A well-rounded mild stability trainer for daily miles.
Salomon DRX Bliss - A new guidance based trainer for the roads
Saucony Hurricane 24 - The premium cushioned stability trainer returns with a PWRRUN PB core.
Saucony Tempus 2 - An update to the popular performance stability trainer
Saucony Guide 17 - A big update shifts the Guide from post to guidance
Topo Athletic Ultrafly 5 - Low drop stability gets refined greatly

Performance Trainers

(We categorize performance trainers as lighter weight shoe aimed at workouts and faster paces. Some may also be able to do daily training miles, and for some be racing shoes as well.)

Adidas Adizero Adios 8 - Lightstrike 2.0 and a shedded upper brings the Adios back to racing levels with a low weight and fast foam
Adidas Adizero Boston 12 - Lightstrike 2.0 lightens this trainer a great deal

Altra Escalante Racer 2: New upper and less flexible ride marks the major changes to this racing fave

Asics EvoRide Speed - A remodeled EvoRide brings Flytefoam Blast to the lightweight trainer
Asics Hyper Speed 2 - A lightweight racing shoe for an incredible price
Asics Magic Speed 3 - A big update offers a softer, more versatile platform
Brooks Hyperion 2: Way improved performance trainer thanks to new foam.
Brooks Hyperion Max 2: A large update making this lightweight trainer more maximal and plated
Brooks Hyperion Tempo - A lightweight classic from 2020
Hoka Mach 6 - A new blend offers a streamlined edge to this performance trainer
Hoka Mach X - Hoka's new semi-Peba foamed, Pebax plated performance trainer
Hoka Skyward X: Hoka's super trainer hits the market.
Mizuno Neo Vista: Mizuno unleashes a new super trainer that hits the price and performance
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2 - Update makes the Flash much more of a companion to the Pro
New Balance Rebel v4: Full-length PEBA, no plate? Let's go.
Newton Gravity 13: Newton upgrades their foam in their long-running performance trainer series
Nike Pegasus Plus - A lightweight, ZoomX trainer that recalls a fan favorite.
Puma Deviate Nitro 3: An update to the training companion to Puma's racer.
Puma Liberate Nitro 2 - This mid-6 oz shoe offers an old school, low to the ground trainer
Reebok Floatzig X1 - A training/marathon racing carbon plated shoe from Reebok for slower actions.
Salomon Spectur 2 - Salomon's take on a plated trainer for faster efforts.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 - Saucony's premier performance trainer gets aggressive again
Saucony Kinvara 15 - A refined Kinvara that puts it back lightweight trainer in the right direction
Saucony Kinvara Pro - Saucony throws in a new plated trainer that aims to help a variety of runners
Salomon Phantasm 2 - Salomon revamps this into a plated trainer for a variety of tasks
Topo Athletic Cyclone 2 - A huge upgrade lends PEBAX to this nonplated performance trainer
Topo Athletic Specter 2 - A lightweight Pebax trainer for those who like a firm, rockered ride

Racing Shoes
(These shoes are best used for race day, from miler to marathon and everything around and between)

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 - Adidas gets aggressive with their fourth edition of their super shoe.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 - The world's lightest carbon plated racer (for a steep $$$)
Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10 - The 5k/10k super shoe gets an update
Altra Mont Blanc Carbon - A zero drop carbon plated super shoe for the trails
Altra Vanish Carbon 2 - Zero drop carbon plated racing
Anta C202 5 GT: Anta's super shoe which not only rockets but also comes at a light $180 price tag
Asics Metaspeed LD [Track Spike] - Flytefoam Turbo and a carbon plate power this super spike
Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris - The Edge becomes its best self in this super shoe update
Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris - Now one of the lightest super shoes in the market
Brooks Hyperion Elite 3 - We look at Brooks premier racing shoe
Hoka Cielo Road - Hoka's new 5k/10k PLATELESS racing flat
Hoka Cielo X1 - Hoka's new super shoe hits the market with an aggressive rocker
Hoka Rocket X 2  - Hoka finally has its first real super shoe with this PEBA-based racer
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 - Mizuno improves on their racing shoe with better foam and geometry
New Balance FuelCell Elite v4 - A super shoe for steady long efforts at a comfortable pace
New Balance FuelCell SC Pacer v2 - New Balance's 5k/10k super shoe gets full PEBA.
New Balance SuperComp Trail - A cushioned, rockered ride for all-terrain
Nike Alphafly 3 - Nike's tech heavy, fan-favorite super shoe gets lighter and faster
Nike Vaporfly Next% 3 - A better fit and new geometry make the Vaporfly 3 the best yet
On Cloudboom Echo 3 - On Running's first real super shoe hits the market
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 - Puma's most aggressive super shoe iteration of the series yet.
Puma Fast-FWD Nitro Elite - Puma's highly aggressive, uniquely design 5k/10k racer
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2 - A highly experimental racing shoe gets even more techy for v2
Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 2 - Salomon's first true super shoe
Saucony Endorphin Elite  - A brand new super shoe rivaling the Alphafly in performance
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 - Another major change in the super shoe series ups aggression (for some)
Saucony Sinister - Sub 5ozs of speed
Skechers Speed Beast - A new long distancer trainer/racer from Skechers
Saucony Terminal VT [Track Spike] - Saucony's new middle distance super spike, featuring PWRRUN HG
Under Armour Velociti Elite 2 - UA's update to their premier racing shoe

Traditional Stacked Trail Running Shoes
(Low to middle stacked neutral running shoes built for trail running)

Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 - A lightly priced, stable trail runner.

Altra Lone Peak 8 - A lower stacked, protective shoe built for technical trail running
Brooks Catamount 3 - A greatly improved fit upgrades the lightweight trainer
Brooks Divide 4 - A light trail runner on a $100 budget
Inov8 Trailfly - A new, lighter, anatomic-fitting (option) that lends a versatile trail ride
La Sportiva Cyklon Cross GTX - Winter ready running in every way possible
On Cloudsurfer Trail: On transfers their soft road trainer to the trails for light offroading
Reebok Floatride Energy 5 Adventure - A road-to-trail trainer for those who want a narrow fit
Salomon Glide Ride 2  - A solid moderately stacked trainer for the trails
Salomon Sense Ride 5 - A lower cushion, well-riding trail shoe that can do a bit of everything
Saucony Blaze TR - Surprisingly light trail running for $100
Saucony Peregrine 14 - A big deparature for the trail trainer, adding more stack height
Topo Athletic Terraventure 4 - An excellent walking, hiking option for runners and hikers alike
Topo Athletic MT-5 - An anatomic fitting, moderate cushion trail runner
Xero Shoes Scrambler Low - A minimalist trail trainer with a generous fit

Max Cushioned Trail Shoes
(Maximal cushioned trail shoes. These are good options for those wanting more cushioning for longer efforts. Note: not all runners perform best with max cushion. Some runners are perfectly fine in lower stack shoes for longer distance!)

Brooks Caldera 7: A constant trail training staple returns with a foam update.
Brooks Cascadia 17 - A great trail shoe for easy trail runs, hiking, and walking
Hoka Challenger ATR 7 [Stable Neutral] - This road-to-trail comes in at its lightest yet with a firmer rolling ride
Hoka Speedgoat 6 - Small refinements improve upon the latest Hoka trail favorite
Hoka Stinson 7 - A crossover max cushion shoe that is built for trails, but can do road as well
New Balance Hierro v8: A cushioned trail cruiser.
New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3 - A real balance of cushion and durability for the trails
Salomon Glide Max TR - A new max cushion trail entry from trail specialists, Salomon

Road-to-Trail Hybrid Running Shoes
(Options that can take you from road to trail or run in both environments comfortably)

Hoka Challenger ATR 7 [Stable Neutral] - This road-to-trail comes in at its lightest yet with a firmer rolling ride
Hoka Stinson 7 - A crossover max cushion shoe that is built for trails, but can do road as well
Merrell Morphlite - An ultra-value, but solid road-to-trail option.
Reebok Floatride Energy 5 Adventure - A road-to-trail trainer for those who want a narrow fit
Salomon Ultra Flow - A new road-to-trail shoe that comes at an excellent value

Workout/Short Distance Racing Trail Shoes
(These shoes are typically lower weight and more nimble for faster workouts on the trail)

Brooks Catamount 2 - A redesign adds a SkyVault plate to the trail shoe
Hoka Zinal 2 - Hoka's super light trail runner gets an update
Salomon Pulsar Trail Pro 2 - A fast, aggressive trail shoe that has one setback that holds the shoe back
Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 v2 - A snug, nimble trailer runner for speedy trails

Ultradistance Oriented Trail Racing Shoes
(For runners who are seeking brand's primary racing options for long distances. These often mimic super shoes with super foams, carbon fiber plates, and lots of cushioning)

Altra Mont Blanc Carbon - A zero drop carbon plated super shoe for the trails
Hoka Tecton X 2 - Subtle changes keep this trail racer a fun and fast ride
Mount to Coast R1: New brand goes straight to peba for their ultradistance running shoe
Nike Ultrafly - Nike releases their ultramarathon shoe, powered by ZoomX
Sauocny Endorphin Rift - A flexible, light, PWRRUN PB-fueld trail runner
Saucony Xodus Ultra 2 [Stable Neutral]- A great trail runner becomes even better. Lighter, better fitting, and fun

Cross Trainer/Hiking Shoes
(Shoes built for either workouts or everyday use)

Hoka Mafate Three2 - A street-styled hiking/everyday shoe
Hoka Transport [Commuter Shoe] - A new sustainable commuter for the brand that dips in hiking as well
Saucony Freedom Crossport - Updated for better fit and improved versatility in the gym

Apparel
(Keep tabs on these reviews long term to see updates!)

Best Running Shorts for Men and Women - We gathered our best shorts for every occasion
Best Socks for Winter and Summer Running - These are our favorite socks for running in cold and hot weather environments
Brooks High Point Apparel Review - We take a look at Brooks new light weight trail apparel line
Brooks Running Women's Apparel Review - We take a look at new lightweight clothing from Brooks
inov-8 Apparel Review - Andrea tries out the Stormjacket and Race tights from their trail line
Nathan Sports Apparel - We explore this hydration focused brand's apparel line up
On Running Apparel - Best in the business? We look at their summer and winter apparel
Path Projects Apparel - Protective, high quality gear aimed specifically for men on the road and trails
Spring Sustainable Apparel Review

Running Features

(The following are Doctors of Running Editorials on a variety of running subjects)

Running Shoes for Posterior Tibial Tendon Problems
Guava Family Stroller Review - Matt shares a detailed look at a stroller that he's used extensively for training with his baby
Deckers X Lab NBK 2.0 - Deckers lightens up their street sneaker, making the comfortable more so
Xero Shoes Glenn - A casual dress shoe on Xero's 0 drop platform
Roka Glasses Review
Best Stable Neutral Shoes
How Much Money Does Doctors of Running Make? Report #4
How Newton is Leading the Charge on Sustainability
Running Shoes for People with Haglund's Deformity
Runner's Essentials: Eight Videos to Watch
Spring Trail and Hiking Shoes Round-Up
We Asked ChatGPT to Write a Shoe Review
Fitville Footwear Review: We look at the brand's walking and running shoes
Best Gifts for Runners

Monday Shakeout
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Do We Adapt to Shoes, or Do They Adapt to Us
Research on Finding Optimal Shoes and the RUN-CAT
About the 1st MTP and its Role in Running
What is Drop and Why It Doesn't Always Matter
The Science of Sole Width
Challenges with Large Toe Spring
Phases of the Swing Gait
Can Running Shoes Reduce Injuries?
The Best Shoes of 2023 for Highly Specific Reasons
Andrea's Favorite Shoes of 2023
David's Favorite Shoes of 2023
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How Much Does Doctors of Running Make?
Changes We're Excited to See
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Shoe Rotations for Different Runners
Strength Training to Prevent Injury - A Case Study
On the Impacts of Different Stacked Shoes
The Importance of Heel Bevels in Shoe Design
Low vs. High Drop Shoes
Why is Proprioception Important to Runners?
Best Running Movie Scenes of All-Time, Part 2
Best Running Movie Scenes of All-Time, Part 1
What a Week at DOR is Like
Reflections on Saucony's Running Economy Study
Sustainable is Only Going to Work if It's Good
A Simple Guide to Footwear and Foot Health
Best Flat Feet Shoes by a Flat Feet Runner
How Long Do Shoes Last?


Running Shoe Review Archive by Brand

Click on shoe/gear to find our full written review.

Find all of our current and past shoe reviews by brand below. Doctors of Running started in 2013 and has grown tremendously in recent years, so we have a big variety of shoes we've checked out over time!

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361 Degrees Beyond Shoe Reviews

361 Degrees Centauri

361 Chaser
361 Chaser 2
361 Fantom Multiple Tester Review
361 Fierce Multiple Tester Review
361 Feisu Multiple Tester Review
361 Fierce Multiple Tester Review

361 Flame Review
361 Hurricane
361 KgM2 2
361 Meraki
361 Meraki 2 Multiple Tester Review
361 Pacer ST Multiple Tester Review
361 Sensation 3 Initial Review
361 Sensation 4 Multiple Tester Review
361 Shield 2
361 Spinject
361 Spire 2
361 Spire 3
361 Spire 4
361 Spire 5
361 Strata 2
361 Strata 3
361 Strata 4 Multiple Tester Review

361 Taroko Multiple Tester Review
361 Taroko 2 Review



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Adidas Shoe Reviews


Adidas Adistar Review
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1
Adidas Adizero Adios Boost 2
Adidas Adizero Adios Boost 3
Adidas Adizero Adios Boost 3 Initial Review
Adidas Adizero Adios Boost 4

Adidas Adizero Bekoji

Adidas Adizero RC Review
Adidas Adizero RC 2 Review
Adidas Adizero RC3 Review
Adidas Adizero SL
Adidas Adizero SL 2
Adidas Adizero Takumi Ren 2 (via Japan)
Adidas Adizero Takumi Ren 3 (via Japan)
Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 2
Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 3
Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 8
Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10
Adidas Adizero Tempo 7 Boost Initial Review
Adidas Adizero Tempo 7 Wide
Adidas Adizero Tempo 9
adidas Prime X Review





Altra Running Shoe Reviews

Altra Escalante 3

Altra Escalante 4 

Altra Escalante Racer   
Altra Escalante Racer 2
Altra Experience Form
AltraFWD Experience (Experience Flow)
Altra FWD VIA
Altra Golden Spike 
Altra Instinct 2.0
Altra Lone Peak 8
Altra Paradigm 4.0 
Altra Running Paradigm 6
Altra Paradigm 7
Altra Provision 8 
Altra Repetition 
Altra Rivera 4
Altra Timp 5
Altra Vanish Carbon 2
Altra Vanish Tempo 













Anta C202 5 GT

Anta G21 3 Pro Xian Fiber
Anta Mach 4 and G21 2 Pro

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Asics Shoe Reviews

Asics Cumulus 22 Initial Review
Asics Cumulus 23
Asics Cumulus 24
ASICS Gel-Cumulus 25
Asics DS Trainer 20
Asics DS Trainer 26 Review

Asics DS Racer 10 Initial Review
Asics Dynablast 2 Review
Asics EvoRide 2
Asics EvoRide 3
Asics EvoRide Speed
Asics Fuji Lite 3
Asics FujiTrabuco Lyte Review
Asics Gel-Hyperspeed 6

Asics Hyper Speed Review
Asics Gel Kayano 28 Review
Asics Gel-Kayano 29
Asics Gel-Kayano 31
Asics Gel-Kayano Lite Review
Asics Gel Kayano Lite 2 Multiple Tester Review
Asics Gel-Nimbus 25
Asics Gel Nimbus 24 Review
Asics Gel Nimbus Lite 3 Review
Asics Gel-Nimbus Lite 2 Multiple Tester Review
Asics Glideride 2 Multiple Tester Review 
Asics GlideRide 3
Asics Glideride Max
Asics GT 1000 7
Asics GT-1000 11

Asics GT-2000 10 Review
ASICS GT-2000 11
ASICS GT-2000 12
Asics GT-2000 13
Asics Gel Kinsei Blast
Asics Magic Speed Multiple Tester Review
Asics Magic Speed 2
Asics Magic Speed 3
Asics Metaracer Multiple Tester Review  
Asics Metaspeed LD
Asics METASPEED Sky Multiple Tester Review
Asics Metaspeed Sky+
Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris
Asics Metaspeed Edge Review
Asics Metaspeed Edge+
Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris

Asics Noosa Tri 13 Multiple Tester Review
Asics Novablast 2 Multiple Tester Review
Asics Novablast 3
Asics Novablast 4 
Asics Novablast 5
Asics Sortiemagic RP4 Tenka Initial Review
Asics Superblast

Asics Superblast 2

Asics Tartheredge Review
Asics Tartherzeal 6 Review
Asics Noosa Tri 14



Atreyu Shoe Reviews


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Brooks Running Shoe Reviews

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 14
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 Multiple Tester Review

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Review  
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Asteria Initial Review
Brooks Aurora BL 
Brooks Beast GTS 23
Brooks Beast GTS 24 (Ariel GTS 24)

Brooks Cascadia 16 
Brooks Cascadia 17

Brooks Caldera 5 Review 
Brooks Caldera 7
Brooks Catamount 2
Brooks Catamount 3
Brooks Divide 3
Brooks Divide 4
Brooks Ghost 6
Brooks Ghost 14 Review
Brooks Ghost 15
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost Max 2
Brooks Glycerin 20
Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
Brooks Glycerin 21
Brooks Glycerin GTS 21

Brooks Glycerin Max 

Brooks Hyperion Initial Review
Brooks Hyperion
Brooks Hyperion 2
Brooks Hyperion Elite
Brooks Hyperion Elite 2
Brooks Hyperion Elite 3
Brooks Hyperion GTS  
Brooks Hyperion GTS 2
Brooks Hyperion Max

Brooks Hyperion Max 2
Brooks Hyperion Tempo
Brooks Launch 8 GTS Review
Brooks Levitate 6
Brooks Levitate 6 GTS

Brooks Purecadence 3
Brooks Purecadence 4
Brooks Racer ST5
Brooks Ravenna 10 

Brooks Revel 3
Brooks Revel 6
Brooks Revel 7
Brooks T7 Racer
Brooks Transcend

 







 

Craft Sportswear Shoe Reviews

Craft CTM Carbon Race Rebel
Craft CTM Ultra 2 Review
Craft CTM Ultra Carbon 2





 



Diadora
Shoe Reviews

Diadora Equipe Nucleo
Diadora Mythos Blushield 6




Enda Shoe Reviews

Enda Lapatet Review
Enda Sportswear Lapatet v2, Somali O Review


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Hoka Shoe Reviews

Hoka Arahi
Hoka Arahi 3
Hoka Arahi 4
Hoka Arahi 6
Hoka Arahi 7
Hoka Bondi 8
Hoka Bondi X Review

Hoka Cavu 2
Hoka Carbon X
Hoka Carbon X 2 Multiple Tester Review
Hoka Carbon X3 Review
Hoka Challenger ATR 7
Hoka Cielo Road
Hoka Cielo X1 
Hoka Cielo X LD
Hoka Clifton 8
Hoka Clifton 9
Hoke Elevon 2
Hoka Gaviota 5
Hoka Kawana Review
Hoka Huaka
Hoka Infinite
Hoka Mach 4 Multiple Tester Review
Hoka Mach 5
Hoka Mach 6
Hoka Mach Supersonic
Hoka Mach X 
Hoka Mafate Three2
Hoka Evo Rehi
Hoka Rincon

Hoka Rincon 2 Multiple Tester Review

Hoka Rincon 3 Review
Hoka Rincon 4
Hoke Rocket X Multiple Tester Review
Hoka Rocket X 2
Hoka Skyflow
Hoka Skyward X
Hoke Speed Evo R Track Spike
Hoka Speedgoat 5 
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Stinson 7
Hoka Tecton X
Hoka Torrent 2
Hoka Transport
Hoka Transport X
Hoka Zinal 
Hoka Zinal 2




INOV-8 Shoe Reviews

Inov-8 F-Lite G300

Inov-8 Parkclaw G 280 
Inov8 Roadfly
Inov8 Trailfly
Inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G 300 Max Review
Inov-8 Trailfly Ultra G 280


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Karhu Shoe Reviews

Karhu Ikoni 2020 Review
Karhu Ikoni 2022
Karhu Fusion Ortix 2020 Multiple Tester Review 
Karhu Fusion 4.0
Karhu Mestari Run
Karhu Synchron 2020 Review 


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Mizuno Shoe Reviews

Mizuno Neo Vista
Mizuno TC11
Mizuno Wave Duel GTZ Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Ekiden
Mizuno Wave Emperor 3
Mizuno Wave Horizon 4 Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Horizon 5 Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Horizon 6 
Mizuno Wave Horizon 7
Mizuno Wave Inspire 14

Mizuno Wave Inspire 16 Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Inspire 16 Waveknit Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Inspire 17 Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Inspire 18 
Mizuno Wave Inspire 19
Mizuno Wave Inspire 20 
Mizuno Wave Neo Wind 
Mizuno Wave Peachtree 51st Rider Review
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
Mizuno Wave Rider 20
Mizuno Wave Rider 23 Multiple Tester Review

Mizuno Wave Rider 24 Mesh Multiple Tester Review

Mizuno Wave Rider 24 Waveknit Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Rider 25 Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Rider 26
Mizuno Wave Rider 28
Mizuno Wave Sayonara

Mizuno Wave Shadow 3
Mizuno Wave Sky Waveknit 3 Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Sky Waveknit 4 Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Sky 5 Multiple Tester Review
Mizuno Wave Sky 6
Mizuno Wave Universe 5
Mizuno Waveknit R1


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New Balance Shoe Reviews

New Balance RC 1400v3
New Balance 1500v1
New Balance 1500v5
New Balance Balos v1
New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v12 Review 
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3
New Balance Rebel v4
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer
New Balance FuelCell SC Pacer v2
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer 
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2  
New Balance FuelCell SC Trainer v3
New Balance FuelCell Elite v3
New Balance FuelCell Elite v4

New Balance Hierro v8
New Balance SuperComp Trail
New Balance Hanzo U
New Balance Vazee Pace v2


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Nike Shoe Reviews

Nike Zoom Elite 9
Nike Zoom Fly Initial Review

Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2
Nike Invincible 3 
Nike Vaporfly Next% 3  
Nike Vomero 17
Nike Ultrafly 
Nike Zoom Speed Racer 6
Nike Zoom Speed Rival 5
Nike Zoom Speed Rival 6
Nike Zoom Streak 6 Initial Review
Nike Zoom Streak 6 Review
Nike Zoom Streak LT 3
Nike Zoom Vomero 11
Nike Zoom Span 2
Nike ZoomX Streakfly
Nike Zoom Structure 18
Nike Air Zoom Structure 23 Multiple Tester Review
Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit 3
Nike Structure 24 Review


The North Face Shoe Reviews

The North Face Flight Vectiv Review

The North Face Vectiv Infinite Review



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Puma Shoe Reviews


Puma Deviate Nitro Review
  
Puma Deviate Nitro 2
Puma Deviate Nitro 3

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Multiple Tester Review
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3
Puma Eternity Nitro Review
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2
Puma Fast-FWD Nitro Elite
Puma ForeverRun Nitro
Puma Liberate Nitro Review

Puma Liberate Nitro 2
Puma Magnify Nitro Multiple Tester Review
Puma Magnify Nitro 2
Puma Magmax Nitro
Puma Liberate Nitro Review
Puma Run XX Nitro

Puma Electrify Nitro 2
Puma Velocity Nitro Review
Puma Velocity Nitro 2 Review
Puma Velocity Nitro 3

 
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Reebok Shoe Reviews

Reebok Forever Floatride Energy 2.0
Reebok Floatride Energy 3.0 Multiple Tester Review
Reebok Floatride Energy 4
Reebok Floatride Energy 4 Adventure
Reebok Floatride Energy 5
Reebok Floatride Energy Grow Multiple Tester Review
Reebok Forever Floatride Grow Multiple Tester Review
Reebok Floatride Energy X

Reebok Floatride Run Fast

Reebok Floatride Run Fast London Pro Review
Reebok Floatride Run Fast Pro Review


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Salming Shoe Reviews

Salming Speed 5


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Salomon Shoe Reviews

Salomon Aero Blaze
Salomon Aero Glide 
Salomon Aero Glide 2
Salomon Aero Volt 
Salomon DRX Bliss 
Salomon Glide Max TR
Salomon Glide Ride 2  
Salomon Index.03
Salomon Phantasm 
Salomon Phantasm 2
Salomon Predict RA  
Salomon Sense Ride 5
Salomon Spectur 2
Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 2
Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 v2
Salomon Ultra Flow 
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Saucony Shoe Reviews

Saucony Axon Multiple Tester Review
Saucony Axon 2
Saucony Blaze TR
Saucony Cohesion 15 
Saucony Echelon 9
Saucony Endorphin Elite
Saucony Endorphin Pro Multiple Tester Review
Saucony Guide 15 
Saucony Guide 16
Saucony Guide 17
Saucony Kinvara 5
Saucony Kinvara 12 Multiple Tester Review
Saucony Kinvara 13 Review
Saucony Kinvara 14
Saucony Kinvara 15

Saucony Type A6
Saucony Type A8 Initial Review
Saucony Xodus Ultra
Saucony Xodus Ultra 2


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Skechers Performance Shoe Reviews

Skechers GOmeb Razor
Skechers GOmeb Razor 2
Skechers GOrun Razor 3 Multiple Tester Review
 
Skechers GOrun Razor + Hyper Multiple Tester Review

Skechers GOmeb Speed 3 2016
Skechers GOmeb Speed 4
Skechers GOmeb Speed 5
Skechers GOmeb Speed 6 Hyper Multiple Tester Review
Skechers GOmeb Strada

Skechers GOrun 5
Skechers GOrun 6
Skechers GOrun 7 Hyper
Skechers GOrun 7+ HYPER Multiple Tester Review
Skechers GOrun 7+ vs 7 Comparison Review
Skechers GOrun Forza
Skechers GOrun Forza 2
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Running Gear Reviews


AfterShokz Aeropex Headphone Review
Brooks High Point Apparel Review
Coros Apex 46mm Review - Watch
Coros Apex Pro Review - Watch
Coros Pace 2 Watch
Elliptigo 8C
Deckers x Lab Ko-Z and X-SCAPE: Recovery Footwear

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