The Best New Running Shoes of 2026—So Far
Each year, we run thousands of miles to test the best new running shoes on road and trail. We balance that field-testing with hours in the Outside Lab at CU Denver, scientifically testing shoes to determine how they score on things like abrasion, breathability, durability, and foam compression (here’s more about exactly how we test running shoes).
After testing dozens of shoes this year, we’ve noticed a few key themes emerge: classic franchises getting the “Pro” or “Plus” upgrade, price disruption from mid-tier or budget brands (like this Amazon running shoe we reviewed), and trail runners getting the super shoe treatment.
Whether you’re shopping for fall race shoes or just ready to replace your worn-out trainers, these are the best running shoes we’ve reviewed so far in 2026.
At a Glance: Best New Running Shoes of 2026
- Asics Superblast 3 —$210 at Asics (Jump to Review)
- Adidas Hyperboost Edge — $200 at Adidas (Jump to Review)
- Hoka Clifton Pro —$165 at REI (Jump to Review)
- Altra Vanish Carbon 3 —$240 at Altra (Jump to Review)
- Nike Pegasus Plus 2 —$170 at Nike (Jump to Review)
- Adidas Terrex Agravic SL — $160 at Adidas (Jump to Review)
- Asics Metafuji Trail 2 — $280 at Asics (Jump to Review)
- Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2 — $200 at REI (Jump to Review)
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