The Top 5 Running Shoes of 2024, So Far

After testing dozens of pairs of everyday running shoes released in the first half of 2024, our expert shoe reviewer Alex Cyr has selected the best trainers for easy runs and long runs, and then ranked them from five to one. He tells us why he selected each featured running shoe, what are their main strengths, and which ones score for being lightest, most durable for running high mileage, and which is the most comfortable everyday trainer. Yes, the most trusted models from Hoka, Brooks, Asics, Nike and New Balance shoes made the cut, but the best running shoe of 2025 (so far!) might surprise you!

0:00 – 0:45: Intro
0:45 – 2:10 – Hoka Clifton 9
2:10 – 3:35 – Asics Gel Nimbus 26
3:35 – 4:57 – Brooks Glycerin 21
4:57 – 6:14 – New Balance 880 v14
6:14 – 7:57 – Nike Invincible Run 3
7:57 – 8:42 – Outro

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Reviewer: Alex Cyr
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