The Best Men's Running Shoes
Since 2011, we've tested more than 165 pairs of men's road-ready shoes over thousands of miles to bring you this lineup of the 30 top options available today. Our lead tester is a USA Track & Field certified coach working with high school track athletes in the American West. From racing shoes filled with the latest technology to solid standby's that are fan favorites, we've put all the shoes we test through their literal and figurative paces. Pounding it out on the pavement and on the track, we also cut them open in our lab, measure them according to World Athletics guidelines, and examine the minute details that make each shoe unique.
Our overall favorite road running shoe — the one we recommend to most runners, even if you're new to basic running mechanics — is the Asics Novablast 4. It's comfortable, bouncy, great for a wide variety of running styles and paces, and is reasonably affordable.
The Puma Velocity Nitro 3 is our top choice for a versatile trainer at an affordable price. It's a classic shoe that works well at every pace, scored above average across all our variable road testing, and has some of the best traction we've come across. The Asics Metaspeed Sky is our current favorite racing shoe, combining low weight, impressive responsiveness, and excellent geometry that encourages easy speed.
Our running team is quite literally constantly testing shoes for every type of runner — from those who hope to save money or those needing a bit more support from their trainers to those hoping to speed train for an upcoming race or folks looking for low-drop or zero-drop options.
We're obsessed with getting you out there with the gear you need and not just what's flashy. We can help you find a quality running shirt or the perfect GPS watch to track your progress. Hitting the trails? We've tested trail running shoes as well.
Editor's Note: Our men's running shoe review was updated on November 3, 2024. We added numerous models to our lineup and revisited our evaluation of older models to ensure past ratings hold up to the new competition.
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