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The New Balance 1080v15 is a major update on its predecessor, thanks to the introduction of an all-new midsole foam called Infinion, which makes the shoe lighter and livelier.
I’ve run around 3000 miles in 2025 and tested a lot of new running shoes, and these are the top five I go back to time and time again.
I spent the last week at The Running Event in Texas, where many brands revealed their running shoe line-ups for 2026 — here are the seven shoes that caught my eye in particular.
The Brooks Glycerin Max 2 is a good max-cushioned shoe, but the updates made aren’t telling improvements on the original Glycerin Max.
The Adidas Adizero Evo SL is the best all-around running shoe I’ve tested this year, and the ATR version adds a water-repellent upper and better grip for runs in wet and slushy conditions.
Strava’s end of year report shows Asics, Nike, and Hoka leading the pack for most-logged running shoes in 2025.
The Hoka Mach X3 mostly sticks to the same design as the Mach X2, but its new upper is an important upgrade and helps to make the shoe one of the best all-rounders on the market.
The Altra Timp 5 BOA is built for comfort and technical terrain, with a spacious toe box and quick-fit system that some runners will love — and others may find less forgiving over distance.
