Best Running Shoes of 2024 (Road) | FINAL PICKS | Best in Gear Awards

[@SirThomas1212]

I ran my first solo 50K in Ceilo X1, it was a blast, the bounce just kept me going in the last 10K. For me, I pick Ceilo X1 is my shoes of the yr. I have AF3, Sky Paris and Edge Paris, X strung 2, SB2, my feet just love the Ceilo.

[@kurtbaumgartner8769]

As a 6’1 210 pound runner, thank you for the big boy best shoe award.

[@sirexo3168]

I have done 100k in the SL2, such an awesome shoe!!

[@MicheleGiannone]

Zoom Fly 6!! LFG! Best shoe of 2024. Can't say enough how much I LOVE that shoe.

[@_CarlosA]

Just ordered a pair yesterday with Nike's current discount. Very excited to try them out, it's my first plated running shoe!

[@metalsadman]

yep got 2 pairs, boring black and Ekiden fire. It's so versatile.

[@MicheleGiannone]

@@_CarlosA that’s awesome! I’ve never liked trainers with a plate (I hated the NB SC trainer) but on this shoe you don’t even feel it. It’s very thin and bendable.

[@MicheleGiannone]

@@metalsadman I got mines on release day (the EK edition) and just ordered a second pair.

[@Sandaufderbank]

ah man I need to try ittt

[@Notsponsoredbycheezits]

Absolutely love the Adizero SL! 🎉

[@markspinozzi2882]

I'm with them on the Cielo X 1!! I have two pair and love that shoe for my daily runs!! The cushion and bounce make it a fun shoe!! Plus love that aggressive rocker!!!

[@GuitaristDanH]

Hoka Mach 6 remains underrated.

[@benhurlasegan]

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[@burntorangehorn]

I definitely would've put the Mach 6 there, but my other underrated one would be the Ride 17. Never tried the Neo Vista, though, since I couldn't find them for sale in my very common shoe size, even at regular retail price.

[@DienPhillips]

I have the Mach 6. It’s amazing.

[@scholesiefirsttime]

Glad the Brooks Glycerin Max was rated in the max cushion category. I’ve really enjoyed running in it and am looking to increase my distances in the new year wearing this shoe.

[@MilesForGoggins]

Same here man I Just got them today I couldn’t believe how pavement felt, 8 miles felt like nothing.

[@abigaillesleigh7637]

That’s so crazy. I got them this week and REALLYYY wanted to love them but kept feeling like my heel was sinking further and further down. I’ve had ankle pain for a few days now because of it :/

[@claytonhall2777]

Lightweight tempo trainers had a great year considering how the market is moving towards heavier and higher stack shoes

[@michaelklein23]

The new balance balos mad disrespected should have been included in the best lifestyle/crossover. Fantastic for easy runs, very comfortable to walk in and could even pick up the pace imo.

[@pskell9331]

Did I miss it but I didnt see the Novablast 5 anywhere?

[@movdqa]

I wish that there was an Extra-Wide category. Very few people cover wide and then I don't think that there are any reviewers that cover Extra-Wide.

[@burntorangehorn]

If the only reason the Superblast 2 didn't win "best shoe of the year" was that its predecessor won last year, that pretty much makes it the best shoe of the year. 😊

[@jimoconnor8597]

So agree. SL2 is good but definitely not shoe of the year. Where's Meaghan?? She definitely didn't vote for the SL2..

[@declanmccartney3088]

Man how did I just accumulate 14,700 minutes (ten days) of listening to this madness 😅. Love it keep up the great work BITR.

[@thenoiseph]

Why are the Zoom Fly 6 and Deviate Nitro 3 in separate categories? They're both plated, uptempo, fairly lightweight shoes with premium foam

[@ImpatientTurtle]

Someone explain the superblast supply issue to me then. All of the components in the superblast 2 are in all of their other shoes. All of those other shoes are permanently in stock. I don't get it. I'm surprised they haven't jacked the price to up to $300 because they could and they'd still sell. I just got a pair in Australia because they did a new colour way drop. Size 10.5 was in stock for 1.5 hours. The rest of the sizes were all out of stock in a day. Just make more Superblasts and less race shoes that use the same technology. It really feels solvable you know.

[@matthiassventoest6800]

super blast 2, is a bona fide big guy shoe. word to big bird. It’s one of the few shoes, I would even consider buying again.

[@A1000Truths]

Bought it twice 🤣

[@stevenrocker5596]

Maybe this is because I am a so-called Clydesdale runner (i.e., 200 pounds and over), but the Hoka Cielo X1 was by far the half-marathon best shoe I ever raced in. I felt the cushion and propulsion and not really the relative heaviness at all.

[@paulmulks]

Done my first 4.5 mile run in the Evo SL's today, and yes what a banger they are! 👌🏻 Thanks team 🫶🏻

[@thatdeepdoge8511]

proud to own 3 of the shoes on this

[@scott_strool]

Wow, I'm surprised how wrong Robbe is about the Ultraboost, Ok to walk in, no ok to run in.

[@mad8298]

Love my Mizuno Neo Vista and have run 3 marathons in them this year. Ran some marathons in my NB SC Elite v.4 as well, but opted to wear the NV at CIM. I am not a sub-3 or 4 marathoner, as I am older, but managed a BQ in these. I most definitely am shocked about the pick of the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 as a "do it all" shoe. I can't imagine running anything but short uptempo workouts in them. Not my favorite. I would like to try the Zoomfly 6. Thanks for your opinions.

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

The twilight colorway on the MTC R1 is 🔥 My shoe of the year. I ran five marathons in five days in this shoe.

[@vince79121]

Totally agree, sl2 is a great daily trainer

[@patiogreen9738]

Could never do the alpha fly, just for the sound. Having done my first marathon this fall, it sounded like a herd of horses every time someone was running in them.

[@jimoconnor8597]

Too bad, it's the best marathon shoe out there!

[@patiogreen9738]

@@jimoconnor8597that’s subjective. If you are running sub 3 hr marathons you’re probably right. Still sounds like a train wreck ;)

[@jimoconnor8597]

@@patiogreen9738 Nonsense! If you ran in them you would know. I'm not a sub 3 hour marathon runners and have run in the AF V1/AF V3 for all my marathons. Science proves that these super shoes delever more benefit for slower runners than faster. It's math. 4% running economy for a 4 hour marathon runner is way more time savings than 4% for a 2:20 marathoner. I guess if you haven't run in them, then you can't really know but data supports my reply.

[@patiogreen9738]

@ I’m not sure what studies you are referencing, but slower runners don’t get the performance boost that elite runners do. More like 1%, if that. Yes they help, but most “slow” runners benefit more from comfort and fit, than plates and super foams. I’m glad you love the shoe, and it works for you. On race day, run what gives you that mental edge. But placebo effect is a thing. I’m sure you’d run just as fast in an adios 4, or any other top end shoe.

[@jimoconnor8597]

@@patiogreen9738 Use Google and read the studies. Huge amount of data out there on super shoes. You are so wrong about 1% gains, the data is everywhere showing this is completely false. And completely wrong about a placebo effect for race day. The plates are in different places and in different shapes plus the foams are much different. I actually have almost every super shoe on the market and also test for brands. I run in all brands almost every week during my workouts. 26.2- you don't get a placebo for that long of a distance. Guess you haven't run many. You do you but don't influence others with false information. PS I'm 61, I run 45-60mpw, ran my PR at CIM in 2023 in 3:08:22 and just ran Chicago in 3:11 4 weeks after an EZ one in Sydney 26.2 in 3:19. I'll be at Boston, Chicago, NYC 26.2, all by guaranteed time qualification.

[@maxmandudi2902]

Superblast 2 is easily the best overall shoe.

[@mratran]

There should be a category for non-plated shoes and my SuperBlast 2 is the top choice.

[@Gabriel85Mihai]

While AF3 its decent - it is miles away from Metaspeed. I have the Edge and its one of the best running shoes I’ve had. With the AF3 I feel like I am running on some weird platforms, the Asics sort of disappears and you just run fast. I broke twice my half marathon PB this year in the Edge, even though my training was not top level.

[@Runsawayalot]

I think SB2 should’ve been best overall and the Adizero SL2 being the best value shoe.

[@Haley-br1cg]

Puma on the come up! 📣

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

I am using the rebel v4 as a daily too. My favourite good value shoe of the NB family ( UK we have some very large NB hikes compared to what you pay in the U.S.)

[@mintyloogoblin]

Just wish New Balance didn't have such a price premium here in UK, especially considering they have factories here.

[@eddiepenning5684]

What about the glide ride max that came out this year..Pretty nice shoe...

[@alexgener4309]

I'm with Yowana on this one: between the brooks ghost max 2 and the Glycerin Max, I pick the glide ride max. Mind you, I have all 3.

[@hahaheslop]

Got 40mins into this thinking "where the hell is the SL2???" 😅

[@chunkplunk]

at the very end lol

[@nerfyo1014]

MY DREAM COME TRUE "BEST WIDE RUNNING SHOES CATEGORY INCLUDED"

[@minimumtrade]

Agree that Adizero colourway definitely makes you feel fast, looking at it top down! Reppin that with the Takumi Sen 10. Went with the Hyperion 2 GTS instead of the SL2 for (one of) my daily.

[@deelynrobinson6383]

LOVE Hoka Cielo X1! Best daily trainer!

[@shinguts4838]

Bonjour, je pèse 100 kg je voulais savoir si la Asics Superblast pouvait me convenir et est ce que la stabilité serait suffisante ? J’ai actuellement des kayano 31 mais ça manque d’amorti. Bonne continuation.

[@nathanbrooks148]

Yes they would work, depending on how quick want to go the ghost max/2 would work too . Not tried other shoes mentioned so won’t comment on them .

[@PietroSurjus]

Best daily trainer is a super trainer 😅 Great video ❤

[@alexgener4309]

The only shoes I care about going into 2025 are my trusty pair of Superblast 2s, the Novablast 5, the ZF6, and the Hoka Mach 6. I'm one of those whose ankles got severely lacerated by the Hoka Mach X 2 and it's kinda traumatic.

[@CDhunt]

I’ve been super lucky I guess with the superblast 2’s. Halfway through my third pair and still have two in the box. Never thought I’d like it, like I did considering I was running the endorphin 4’s. But haven’t looked back. But it is just a shoe

[@CC-hy1lx]

Shout out to ASICS nimbus which sadly couldn’t make it here 🎉 But I DO have the ZF6. A bit different feel but love it.

[@peterledrew2556]

I was watching and thought you were going to pass over the Mach X2. I've tried a lot of shoes here but that one even over Cielo x was by far the best i keep going for. Way ahead of zoom fly 6 which i have as well. The fit worked for me. The New version looks incredible. All paces it worked too. One of or the best shoe I've used ever. Another shoe I think that may be underrated by most and forgotten about by you and others is the New Balance pacer v2. Reviews were all very very good but it's like no one remembers or talks about it. Maybe the 5k/10k category? There's also only one colorway I've seen still.

[@syamsularifinmohamadyunus8144]

Yes glycerin max brooks

[@chucky1golf]

Superblast 2 yeay

[@tb-3038]

when people refer to a 3.30 marathon time as being a beginner I can not help but to get offended. ve been running for a little over 2 years and a half and my best for now is 4 hours. 5 min.

[@scholesiefirsttime]

Agreed, 3.30 marathon time isn’t a time to be sniffed at. Unless you’re a 5 minute miler who’s had a bad day.

[@jimoconnor8597]

Exactly.. Not sure Thomas or Robbe have run under 3:30 too many times , or ever. Meaghan is FAST AF.

[@Believeintherun]

Robbe 3:26 Thomas 3:20. I don’t recall ever calling 3:30 a beginner marathon pace. 3:30 is way above the average. What we are referring to is the tip of the spear race shoes are designed to reward top performers. 3:30 is over an hour behind most pro marathoners.

[@Believeintherun]

And Meg 2:41

[@jimoconnor8597]

@@Believeintherun Then shouldn't only Meaghan review the "tip of the spear" race shoes??? 🤦‍♂

[@rileymaynor]

Thank yall for including great Stability reviews as well and not neglecting us who need it

[@caseysmith508]

"It's pretty high up there"... understatement of the year 😂

[@jeremymeyer4237]

You can’t pick a big guy shoe that doesn’t come in big guy sizes. Only size 13 for the super blast just isn’t enough.

[@Kaisersozze]

I hope we're not going to have every shoe with a plate in the coming years. It certainly seems there's more each year.

[@dubbahexx6321]

Adizero for the W next year. Evo SL and Adiós Pro 4. First timer in both and as for the AP4 I say it’s better than the Alphafly 🫢

[@jimoconnor8597]

So many banger shoes coming in 2025. Adidas may end up mid

[@VinodJacob181]

In the Super Blast 2 - is there any difference between the v1 and v2 other than the different colorways, I see they changed the design on the tongue removing the pull tab but is there any other design or changes in the foam?

[@Believeintherun]

New upper

[@davidg9120]

I need this 5:30 marathon shoe list!!

[@undeadly1103]

y'all crack me up 😂

[@henya2409]

The Cielo is just the perfect shoe, the pound for pound king of 2024. Skyward is fine, as well, but doesn't come close.

[@Dewman881]

Zoom fly 6 vs Superblast 2

[@jimoconnor8597]

Have both, different use cases. Zoom Fly 6 faster for sure and I like the fit better. Really better for shorter WOs or like tempo runs. SB 2 is firmer ride and I like it for "slower", longer runs. Even if there is some pace required, SB can do it. SB probably a more versatile shoe but also more $$$.

[@billymans2259]

Team….. Heavier runners review. Same spread please Team….. Marathon, Ultramarathon, Ie, Comarades 90km

[@2Klub_1911]

Listing the chapters would’ve been helpful.

[@JPRESA]

These categories get more and more confusing throughout the years. 😂

[@jacobriis7859]

I don't think you should mention 2025 shoes for a summary of shoes on 2024.

[@douglasrappin2892]

Great video as always - best end of year round up. But super bummed the Rebel v5 is going to be even more of a daily trainer. A comfortable but boring shoe called 'the rebel' is a little bit like the 'Jazz' moving from New Orleans to Utah. Can someone revive the Rebel v2 please? Was that shoe not the greatest!? Anyone have a bunch laying around in a 10.5???

[@WildDoggos]

wait, no "best speed workout shoe?"

[@rsandeshkumar]

Did the cameraman fall at 10.28?

[@jimoconnor8597]

Honestly, the Cielo X1 is really a marathon race day shoe for Thomas, and many of us "slower" marathon runners, just not Meaghan. A lighter shoe isn't going to make much of a difference for us, minute or 2 maybe.

[@da480]

Have a feeling you won’t get invited to Berlin next year 😁

[@Sandaufderbank]

Can someone recommend me a max cushion shoe that doesn't overheat. I have the Bondi 8 and the cushion is amazing but man Jakarta is not the weather you want to wear them in. they get smelly QUICKKKKKKK

[@briannalia6440]

Q: how do we recognize more brands? A: Fit & Function

[@Sabundy]

Disappointing that no best brand of the year or most improved brand of the year...m

[@roycecastillo]

What are the chances of Asics restocking the Paris colourway? None of the other colours do it for me 😩😡

[@tadejdanev5030]

SL2 85€ ;)

[@Sheesmoker]

Got it during Black Friday for 52,50 €. No-Brainer.

[@chunkplunk]

it's a shame they made the SL2 so narrow, it felt like my feet were being suffocated

[@Manuel_712]

Hi. Coffee and BITR video on saturday morning, ¡¡¡¡¡PERFECT!!!!. Like. A nice weekend for everyone.

[@localboy2010]

its Novablast 4 all the way.

[@Chigaijinn]

Did BITR forget to pay their electricity bill?

[@michaellopour7409]

7:46 shouldn’t a $275 shoe be perfect if you’re going to really recommend it? It’s always felt like there was some fear panning this shoe as a horrible value out of respect to the brand.

[@dryburn]

No Altras, eh? Interesting.

[@Believeintherun]

Is it?

[@jahjahsavewi6185]

THIS PODCAST IS THE BEST NO BS STRAIGHT FORWARD IF THE RUNNING SHOE IS TRASH THEY WILL LET YOU KNOW I WOULD VOTE THIS PODCAST FOR CONGRESS!!!!

[@jasonproctor9896]

Puma nitro deviate 3 is a very overrated shoe and is not a daily trainer

[@itsahardmuttlife9263]

Rebel v4 thin under the forefoot? Can you guys stop trying to make every shoe high stack? Jesus Christ, everyone is not old with weak feet.

[@Primary1111]

:)