14 Most Exciting Running Shoes of 2023 (Plus, The Shoe That Will Change Everything)

[@arvindk179]

Hg is the symbol for Mercury in the periodic table. I think Saucony are being creative here by referencing the Roman God Mercury who had "winged feet". Essentially they are saying the new foam will put wings on your feet. Nice!

[@Believeintherun]

Oh damn, that's a good catch, I think we'll have to go with that

[@keepthechange1]

This response is literally top tier! You are the "Real MVP". The level of intelligence is immensely appreciated.

[@alexkhan2000]

With all the great deals that went on in Nov and Dec, I'm maxed out with running shoes on the front porch, garage, and the closets. I think I'm well set for the next two years! That being said, I can always make room for a few more in the coming year. As of now, the only shoes that really interest me are: Prime X Strung 2 Invincible Run 3 Boston 12 NB SC Trail I absolutely love the Prime X Strung. This shoe has already changed running for me. After getting my first pair at full price a little after it came out, I hoarded four more pairs at the half-off discount price in Nov/Dec. These will last me two years easy. Still won't be able to resist the PXS 2. Seems like another level up.

[@toddn3241]

The shoe I’m most excited for changed the moment you started talking about the Prime X Strung 2, especially with the way you were both grinning ear to ear. Until then, I picked up the Gel Nimbus 25 a week ago and have 3 runs/20 miles on it so far and am loving it for recovery and easy runs.

[@Believeintherun]

Gonna be awhile for that one, but the wait will be worth it

[@ingjoe1]

@@Believeintherun Please give us more INFO

[@PoetWithPace]

I’m most excited about having a great running calendar and saving a load of cash by not buying any of these new shoes this year! Once they are on sale in 2024 and I need some new shoes, I may buy one of them. Seriously $300 for a pair of shoes is bonkers 🤣🤣🤣

[@marceloamador92024]

I'm loaded with clerance shoes now set for the year, nice shoe updates are coming x2 a year

[@sidoirm]

I’m with ya. Unless something really trips my fancy, or the newer model is waaaay better I’m all for buying last years model. I’m not sure if this actually saves me money though, it just allows me to get more shoes lol.

[@kalvin.]

The only urge I feel is if I really like a certain colorway (that Mizuno looks sooo good, IMO) and want it before it sells out. But otherwise you’re absolutely correct

[@patouwhale]

100%. I am buying 2022 shoes at -50-70% now

[@percrunner1433]

Anyone paying this much money for these shoes can thank themselves for companies raising these prices. They’re enablers.

[@RunAndRes]

I love those Mizunos! Really need to add a max cushion shoe to the rotation aswell, Gel Nimbus is very tempting

[@NeillyVille]

Loving my Prime X Strung and can't wait for the Strung 2 by your guys smile from ear to ear!

[@BradleyBaker]

Good rundown of what's coming. Excited for that ASICS Nimbus 25 and, while not reviewed here, the ASCIS Superblast.

[@MrJdub905]

I haven't tried a Skechers shoe since the Razor 3 so I'm interested in how the Hyperburst Ice midsole is gonna turn out. I'm also intrigued by what I'm hearing about This years Boston from Adidas.

[@ketanmamtora4693]

Great job guys! Loved how you guys presented it.

[@ptheiss0428]

The Craft Endurance Pro, which I don’t think you reviewed, has a great foam. It’s PEBA, without a plate, and is a ton of fun. (The upper still isn’t great.) I’m looking forward to these new ones.

[@stacy6226]

Co-sign. Seems like the second tier Craft models have actually been more dialed than the plated models that they've tended to put in reviewers' hands. I have and love the CTM Ultra 2s. Significantly lighter and smoother than a lot of daily trainers I've run in recently, even compared with many models that are NOT set up as road-trail hybrids. I also agree the weakness has been a messy forefoot upper. (I would also prefer a little less heel-toe drop but that's just me.)

[@Believeintherun]

There have definitely been some inline changes between the ones that went out to reviewers and the first or second production runs

[@brenttomer2456]

The midsole (and outsole) on that shoe is fantastic. Serious lace bite on those things however.

[@ptheiss0428]

@@brenttomer2456 Agreed. If you slapped a Saucony or ASICS upper on there, it’d be tough to beat.

[@jaymueller2418]

@@stacy6226I’ve tried like hell to get a pair of CTMU2’s in Oz. No dice!

[@mitchlange114]

For an everyday runner, the Nike Invincible 3s look promising!

[@RoadTriipFlip]

SICK.. I just picked up those On-CloudMonsters behind you. Same Purple colorway. LOVE 'EM!

[@FordyRuns]

My guy Robbie shouting out the Skechers! I’m loving the Maxroad 6 and Speedbeast. Ride 11 is sweet but not enough miles to comment yet. Love this video well done lads

[@marceloamador92024]

Definitely looks like skechers are looking good, they need to stay awY from zebra /grandma looking drapes uppers

[@gudboyngdisyerto]

@@marceloamador92024 and stay away from speed overlays

[@KoIhara]

The designer intention behind the Speed Beast seemed really interesting. I noticed the spec weight of 8.8 oz though, which puts it heavier than MaxRoad 5. Not that Endorphin Speed is bad by any means, but was it more like that, or something that feels legit for the sub-2:45 range?

[@Mikee013]

I think the new SC trainer will be something like the RC Elite v2. A softer less aggresive option that you can train with

[@KoIhara]

I'm kind of surprised that the reception of the SC Trainer was generally positive. My legs felt like some massive grandfather clock pendulums in them - I think they were by far the heaviest shoes that I've worn, and I loathed that sensation. The RC v2's on the other hand were so light and cushioned, great long run/marathon shoes.

[@Valkirth]

personally excited about the elite and kinvara pro, will you guys be reviewing both of these?.

[@timlaporte5231]

You guys are brilliant in your reviews and entertaining too. Now, do you know if there will be a NB Rebel 4 this year, and a Puma Velocity 3?

[@Believeintherun]

Pretty sure it's a no for both of those, could be wrong on the Rebel, but unlikely

[@Trackstaa_]

My favourite video you’ve ever done! Amazing as always guys

[@michaelhagan4654]

Thanks for the previews of coming attractions!

[@JP-gy6mv]

Y’all just made my day with the vomero 17 news

[@chamukin32]

Reeaaaaally curious about that Prime X Strung v2. What are they putting in? springs? triple carbon plate layer? For $300 better be something really special I hope.

[@aidanhanley4412]

Hope on comes out with a good update this year, I’ve been loving my cloudmonsters

[@watsanlik]

Can't wait to try the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro Kakizome colorway Great video as always!

[@IrishHawk824]

Drop some knowledge on the forthcoming ASICS Evoride Speed!

[@robin29991]

Any word on when the Vomero 17 will be released? Been holding out for that one for a while now:)

[@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos]

Saving money now for the Prime X “F#ck the Rules” 2 😂😂😂

[@mospalacios]

You just put the Vomero aka Turbo Jr. on my radar!

[@projectoanonimo8697]

I bought two pairs of turbo second version, one gave its life for my runs, so I only use them for walks with my pup and errands. My other pair has 240 miles. I been waiting for something similar. Hope this Vomero guy is it. I should’ve bought more pairs of Turbos😢

[@bigshotz1240]

Great video guys

[@iGo0gIe]

Can’t wait for that nimbus ! Going to pair nicely with my NB3

[@michaelhagan4654]

Coming from Skechers Ride 9 and Max Road 5 - Any thoughts on Ride 10 vs upcoming Ride 11 (and Ride11 &Max Road6 release dates?)

[@alexanders4911]

Im looking forward to experience the turbo. Excited is the word.

[@alessiobonino7495]

HI! does anyone know if the Saucony triumph 21 will come out?? or, for this 2023, will they stay with the 20 model?

[@damodaraomalley3974]

Cool vid guys, can you do a video review on the shoe that Ned brockmann ran across Australia in!?!

[@ceduncanson]

Are you guys going to do a review on the Nike Invincible Run 3s when they come out?

[@Martha-fluterunner]

My wish about the Prime X Strung (not prediction since it seems unlikely with the “rule-breaker” insinuation) is that adidas achieves the same or better performance with a lower stack height, through whatever means possible. I’m sure I’m wrong about this.

[@michaelalbrecht3395]

The craft adv Nordic speed 2 is a kick ass all terrain shoe if you haven’t tried it you should

[@paulmulks]

Thomas showing the UK some love 👌We love you BITR guys too haha

[@Believeintherun]

Love ❤️ 🇬🇧

[@edwinduisburg8138]

Looking forward to Vomero 17 curious to see how zoomx will feel with a new design. It's surprising that Floatzig from Reebok didn't get a mention which is the most anticipated shoe of the brand. Hope they didn't push the release to 2024.

[@Believeintherun]

Floatzig does look sweet, that was kind of on the edge here, it is exciting though

[@chrisvarelabenitez4690]

I own the previous Nimbus and I honestly don’t wanna run in it anymore 😭 maybe the new vaporfly is more durable? Who knows.. first Alphafly is a gem

[@robinbauer1975]

why shoes I lolok forward to are only cloudboom echo 3, 1.500m and 10.000m spike by ON and then air zoom victory 2 by nike

[@thecaptainchas2820]

Conspicuously absent is Brooks. I know you guys have reviewed the Hyperion Max (which looks promising), but Brooks really needs a reboot of their whole training line. If ASICS can do it, maybe Brooks can. And while DNA Flash was a competitive performance foam a couple years ago-and should be kept for sure-I think Brooks is going to fall behind in the elite racer category for not having a Peba-based midsole. Maybe 2024 will be Brooks’ year… 🤷‍♂️

[@sarah75833]

I could not agree more. I used to exclusively run in Brooks, but this year I bought three pairs of Saucony instead because they just feel better. I would have loved to stand by Brooks forever, but they're just not releasing anything as exciting or innovative as of late.

[@VodkaTown]

So curious about the Prime X Strung 2. Seems like they’re maybe using something better than a carbon plate? 🤔

[@hiratiomasterson4009]

You can get a hint of it here...i.redd.it/e0nx0vj5o73a1.jpg

[@scottwoodcock2779]

@@hiratiomasterson4009 Is that a moving part?

[@hiratiomasterson4009]

@@scottwoodcock2779 Your guess is a LOT more interesting than mine! I thought of it as something maybe like the Zoom pod on the Alphafly - a material with very different properties to the surrounding foam.

[@scottwoodcock2779]

@@hiratiomasterson4009 Lol! Maybe they've inserted a gyroscope for unparalleled energy return! 😂

[@jordanyoung2772]

The Kinvara Pro is essentially Saucony's version of the SC Trainer.

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

Is the vaporfly 3 suitable for the marathon, or should I stick with the alphafly 2?

[@QronoZ713]

Yes, of course.

[@JuanFranciscoGuarracino]

looking forward to a glideride 4, any news on that?

[@tariqshaikh0]

Do you guys know rough release date of the Vomero 17?

[@muhammadkhairul3621]

Waiting for the speed beast hope this time skechers do it right with their race shoes

[@roberttaylor8514]

Going to be nice to give those Prime X Strung (V)2 IF....they are actually available...the first version was/ hardly ever available. That said.. the SC Trainer 2 being lighter may just be THE marathon shoe of 2023

[@Trailcat2024]

Vomero 17 is the bomb !!!!!

[@Wantedbugbear]

I feel this year is going to be big for Altra.

[@areeves60]

HG stands for holy grail!

[@dark-k3u]

Keen to know deets for the Mach X… seems like it would go up against the Endo Speed…?

[@manuel_877]

Like for Robbe and Thomas from 🇪🇸. Great review. !!!! Saucony for ever!!!!. A Have good day for everyone. 🌞🏃🌤️

[@dukebb2274]

Will there be a New Balance More V5 coming out in 2023?

[@Adamas11]

Any word on the next generation Saucony Tempus?

[@aquaticamigo6439]

Where we buy those shoes send the link homie ?

[@strongnerd4638]

Nick Bare’s latest video… Hybrid Cut… he’s wearing the new Sock-e-knee, Sock-uh-knee, Suck-on-me….don’t think that last one works but 🤷🏻‍♂️… my poor attempt at humor… but he’s wearing the new Saucony Endorphin Elite at the beginning of his video. Looks like a lot of people were sent these to try on and review. I saw someone in Reston Town Center in VA running in them. Can’t wait for them.

[@KoIhara]

Skechers offerings (the whole 3 of them) look great this year. Curious if the new Ride or Speed Beast can replace Max Road 5's role as the fast long run shoes. I wish they can do away with juvenile upper print, or the massive "SPEED" graffiti on the side. Maybe not this year, but we can hope!

[@Believeintherun]

Yep, would be nice to get some new upper looks on those

[@brandonweber3178]

The Asic Superblast, is hands down my favorite daily trainer for everything from short 3 mile runs to my longs runs on the weekend. Definitely helps that I can pick them up with a 50% military discount, but the light weight responsive, firm yet soft ride is what I have been looking for since I started running!

[@nr50377]

What site are you getting the Superblast from with a 50% discount for military?

[@therunningdad01]

The first Puma elite became my long run shoe, great shoe just not fast.

[@nonyabusiness1126]

Ultraboost is supposed to get a lighter foam as well.

[@Believeintherun]

Yep

[@overgrowncaterpillar]

Adding stack to a Kinvara is NOT improving it. We love the Kinvara precisely because it i s simple, low, and light.

[@tazpengra]

I fell for the PrimeX sensationalism the first time. I'll bide my time and see what transpires before spending that much money THIS time! Had to return V1 because it hurt my hips so much.

[@robinthomas7517]

The NB SC trainer hurt my ankle instantly.

[@cesarzoghbi4695]

i heard that adios pro 4 is going with strung upper is true¿¿¿¿

[@mrsillybear]

HG = Holy Grail x 3:02

[@chrisreyes7326]

No Altra or Topo love 😢 Hopefully will see something on the trail shoe video

[@Believeintherun]

This is “most exciting”

[@korling99]

I owned a VW Fox too

[@bcockton]

So did I. Had the wagon version.

[@Believeintherun]

Such a fun car, to this day probably the best car for driving in the snow that I've ever owned

[@retrospectologyrunner]

Speed Beast Sketchers

[@Believeintherun]

Arrived for testing today!

[@retrospectologyrunner]

@@Believeintherun 💯👟💯

[@timtamothy51]

...will there be a Novablast 4?

[@Believeintherun]

Not this year, that we know of, anyway

[@tazpengra]

The SCT loses stack, but doesn't it have softer midsole? Stack is not equal to cushion. Max Road 6 is very exciting, except the weight gain is not. Put the SpeedBeast upper (and no stiff winglet plate) on it and have the best trainer of the year!

[@iq_by_0303]

Even if they made the prime x stung 2 like 100mm, it could not be banned for amateur runners.

[@stoicrunner2757]

The Rebellion's toe box issue seems like a widespread complaint from reviewers.

[@Believeintherun]

Yep, definitely the weak point in the shoe

[@kiteracer2497]

Was the vomero 14 firm AF for anyone

[@mattbeier]

Any ideas when the Boston 12 will be released? I ran in versions 5-9 as my do everything shoe and really looking forward to the 12 after seeing some leaked images.

[@Believeintherun]

June

[@alfredhitchcock45]

If everything is your favorite then it stops being a favorite

[@MojoP]

David Spade

[@piratepyle1903]

Not a single Brooks shoe on the list. Thats telling.

[@SimeonJacob503]

Hg in the elemental sense is Mercury, which reference hop to Mercury the closest planet to sun making this version on PWRRun HG foam a HAWT one out on the streets

[@robertcacho9030]

Strung 2 secret sauce=flubber midsole

[@성이름-w1g]

flubber midsole better than pebax midsole? strung 2 same stack ?

[@HawaiiFranke]

The Craft Nord Lite Speed looks like I bought a white shoe and then my granddaughter took out her coloured pencils to make it look more interesting.

[@jaychu3850]

The Elites from Saucony is firmer than Pro 3. That’s disappointing. To me Nike still rules the super shoes.

[@jacksonp9497]

I’m most excited about the ghost plus in 2024😂jk😂

[@MiguelColetta]

I think HG stands for Higher Ground

[@alexandersolopayev9219]

Is that Jean Reno? 😄

[@darenzou]

need to edit the bit about the shoe that will change running into a youtube short

[@Believeintherun]

Great idea, thanks

[@SaschaMessner]

How about Invincible 3?

[@Believeintherun]

Also exciting, but personally for us, not top of the list... could change once we get to run in it though

[@Trailcat2024]

Chad with the mustache has left Saucony and moved to Puma.

[@Believeintherun]

Yeah, pretty crazy!

[@christiankeil7845]

Runtesters said Nimbus 25 is nothing special, very confusing

[@Ben-yw8be]

I buy running shoes that are 1-2 years old that way they have more reviews than new ones. 😅 Save some bucks as well.

[@Believeintherun]

Well now you know what to buy in 2 years

[@petefish2472]

Hoka all the way, if a man wears Hoka running across the nation, were team Hoka

[@ryoung786]

HG = mercury?

[@Believeintherun]

I like that

[@wonkydonkey7899]

Invincible run 3?

[@Hurts4MVP1]

Robbie still stuck in 2022 7:55, lol.

[@Believeintherun]

Lol the future is too terrifying

[@Hurts4MVP1]

@@Believeintherun 🤣😂

[@derekrossiter5047]

300 euro I'm getting an old pair of rollerblades

[@bigshotz1240]

The nitro elite 2 is different. The foam is firmer, it is heavier, and it fits a lot bigger. Worse imo.

[@Believeintherun]

Just got it in, haven't run in it yet

[@matth714]

Can't tell if you guys are legit excited for the Prime X 2 ...or just stoned.

[@gpo1956]

What’s with the constant smirk on the little dude’s face?

[@bigshotz1240]

Y’all supposed to know about these shoes and now twice you have messed up enerzy lite +

[@Believeintherun]

And yet, the world remains on its axis

[@bigshotz1240]

Come to 17 please stay under 10 oz.