Our Marathon Shoe Rotations (podcast) | We pick our top running shoes for marathons in 2025

[@v6i838]

Shoutout to Nick for not once mentioning the Puma Velocity Nitro 3 😂

[@christianhaugaard5853]

Boston 12 is my everyday shoe exept for shorter intervals. Firm shoes keep my legs fresh and my lower back isn't sore

[@harrybolland5996]

Can we set up a go fund me for Mike to hire a cleaner to come and sort his background out? 😅😂

[@Chateauduwab]

Recovery run and long runs : puma magmax, workout : puma deviate nitro 2 … daily traîner saucony ride 18

[@germorg]

Amazingly useful video! My rotation of Superblast 2, Glycerin Max and Mach X2 I feel is hard to top. Mach X2 definitely a top all rounder 👌🏻

[@peterledrew2556]

One shoe for everything, if the heel and fit works for you is the Mach X2. I prefer that over even the Cielo x1 for all paces. Just works and feels amazing for me also as a bigger runner.

[@PatrickStar_24]

Why would you want to run in a carbon plate for everything?

[@peterledrew2556]

​@@PatrickStar_24no carbon plate. Uses pebax plate that's not that stiff or rigid. They mention the all rounders at the end and mention carbon plated shoes in fact but Mach X2 doesn't have carbon either. Why? Because it's an amazing and fun shoe at all paces that's why.

[@PatrickStar_24]

​@@peterledrew2556 Mach X2 pebax or carbon is still plated and designed for tempo. You going to want something for recovery so I don't think it would fit as an all arounder. Depends on the mileage and type of training you are doing. If you just running at the same pace every run and not hitting high mileage you can get away with it I guess.

[@Lachlan_McDougall]

@@PatrickStar_24zoomfly 6 is another all rounder they mentioned with a plate and I’ve heard it’s quite comfortable even for recovery

[@PatrickStar_24]

@@Lachlan_McDougall Nah, I own the speed 4s and love them for even daily stuff because they are fun but when my legs are shot from a hard workout plated shoes are the last thing I reach for.

[@AndrewBush_XK]

For marathon training I have endorphin pro 3’s as race day shoes, speed 4 for quick work outs and a mix of Puma velocity nitro 3 (grip!) and Nova blast 5 for long runs. My long runs are never all easy so I like a shoe that I can pick up the pace in.

[@travelexx]

Endorphin Speed is something I use for everything. I do feel that the 4 has lost something which made 3 so good for all my easy runs and is better at faster paces. I've never enjoyed other shoes as much at slower paces. I don't try that many shoes though so just go for what I know and am comfortable with

[@steevie76]

Mike’s room looks like mine 😂

[@romanpjescak3113]

Deviate Elite 3 is a great, fast, and comfortable shoe, even at slower paces. But for all my training, I'm using the non-elite version of the Deviate - it offers more protection and stability. I often run on roads to light trails, so Puma's outsoles are exactly what I need

[@njs_gc]

Novablast 5 didn't get a mention. if you're less than 80kg and only wanted one shoe that would be a good one. I like the Mach 6 but I don' know if you could run a marathon in it because of the narrow fit.

[@snowwalker9999]

I think Nick is a fast runner. Even a Saucony Speed 4 for him can be an easy recovery running shoe. He's lucky he does not need too many shoes in his rotation. Just a versatile rather quick daily trainer and a race shoe.

[@vincewarne228]

Although it seems crazy to use super expensive shoes for training in with my Vitality membership I get 50% discount on a pair of sports shoes every year - so it is way more tempting!

[@paulmitchell1884]

For the all rounder…for me it’s the Balos. Such an enjoyable shoe for everything up to marathon pace.

[@PatrickStar_24]

I thought about getting this but multiple people told me it's too soft

[@paulmitchell1884]

@ the fresh foam is different than the rest of the line. Has more pop to it.

[@CarlTheAmateurRunner]

I’d love multiple shoes for different runs but it’s expensive. Last year I run my first marathon in Brooks Glycerin 21 Gts. This shoe also saw me run a sub 20 5k, 10k pb and a half pb. This year, marathon number 2 and I’ve gone with the hurricane 24 as my do it all shoe. However, this year I do plan on buying a different shoe after my marathon for 5-10k’s.

[@Maochan81]

wow, that's a tall mug :)

[@willgoodfellow3144]

Would your picks be different for a half marathon? (Im training for my first half marathon now).

[@SarahBarker-h5s]

A comparison between Cielo X1 2.0 vs Saucony Elite 2 please! :)

[@kevinlevinson9512]

Suprised Saucony speed 4s or pro 4s never got a mention

[@Curt-o8h]

For me, it makes more sense to do training miles, especially long runs in the shoe that keeps you feeling less beat up. Also, to run the most miles in the shoe that you love most regardless of price since 99% of the running we do is not in a race. (We race to justify our daily running not other way around). Which means CIELO X1! So it’s roughly $75 more than the $200 SB2 and ZF6, but 10x better. Ok I’m done 🙂

[@GTE_Channel]

I recently bought the Saucony Pro 4. It instantly went to the top of my shoe rotation. Great with easy paces, comes alive when the pace goes up. But then disaster struck. I bought the Edge Paris. Oh dear that shoe compliments my running perfectly. It feels so effortlessly on the high paces. The Saucony Pro 4 just feels flat compared to the Edge.

[@suranperera4620]

Interesting to hear, been curious about the Asics races shoes. How did you pick between the Edge and Sky?

[@GTE_Channel]

@suranperera4620 basically I looked at my current shoe rotation and looked for what I like at faster paces. I found that shoes that put me up my toes and have fast turnover suit me well. The Sky is much more like the Alpha Fly, it bounces you upwards, basically giving you airtime to make big steps. I don't like to bounce. The Edge is more like a Vaporfly. Putting you on your toes, putting your body more upright. Because the shoe rolls through the gait cycle really smooth it helps in faster turnover, what I like. I did not try the Sky, just the Edge. Maybe the Sky would be even better, who knows. But I really, really, enjoy the Edge so I'm not going to look back. Some of the reviews are misleading. For example if the Sky suits a reviewer better they would say the Edge feels really hard. But those who suit the Edge better will say it feels soft. Wich one do you feel most drawn to? I must say they are quite narrow midfoot. When I tried them on the arch felt high and really hurt my foot just standing, almost send them back without running. But after 2 runs that feeling has changed to a nice supportive feel.

[@hoosierjtf]

Tom.. I just bought the Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris and I'm concerned about it being too stiff/firm for late in a Marathon. I'm around a 3:10 marathoner so do you think I'd be better off with the Hoka Cielo X1?

[@GTE_Channel]

Why do you think it's to stiff? This seems to be a new trend with runners. I have the Edge planning on using it for my 3:00-3:10 attempt at the end of the year Ran my first Marathon on the Altra Vanish Carbon. That's a really firm shoe, but it also remained stable. It performed perfectly. In my opinion soft and squishy does not equal better perse.

[@mazanek198585]

Is the Puma Deviate Nitro elite 3 as bouncy as the Endorphin Pro 4??

[@jordin1466]

I would like to know this aswell!

[@PatrickStar_24]

Same, I own the pro 4 and it was great for my half, looking to get something different for the full

[@TheJhong47]

​@@PatrickStar_24why is it that? is the pro 4 not good for the full marathon for you? I'm asking because some people love that shoe for the full.

[@PatrickStar_24]

@@TheJhong47 No I thought it performed well. It's a very smooth shoe for me, no complaints at all. It's not as bouncy as the pro 3 but it's more comfortable and really easy to turn the legs over. I prefer it for sure. I just heard really good things about the Nitro Elite 3 so figured I will give it a shot. I'm using the Pro 4s for tempo long runs this block. They only got about 70 miles in them so plenty of life. If you are looking for a race shoe I recommend it for sure.

[@TheJhong47]

@@PatrickStar_24 yeah I'm actually looking to get the pro 3 in discount. thank you for your comparison between the two

[@JDeezle21]

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3

[@claytonhall2777]

For some reason Nick looks like a huge Kinvara guy

[@JDeezle21]

UA Infinite Elite v2

[@rosswood8307]

Thanks god for brooks return policy. Personally absolutely hated the brooks glycerin Max

[@dantechang8556]

I just bought the adidas adios 4 and will be using it for everything as a casual runner for the next year.

[@PatrickStar_24]

the adios pro 4? The racing shoe?

[@dantechang8556]

​@@PatrickStar_24 Yes :') I don't have multiple shoes i'll make the best out of it :) I mainly just walk outside and I jog inside the gym on a treadmill :)

[@suranperera4620]

@@dantechang8556 - Was using the AP3 as a long run shoe last year, really enjoyed it. How are you finding the version 4?

[@vincewarne228]

Why isn’t it called Cielo x2 …weird

[@JDeezle21]

Hoka Mach X2

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

The Swoosh hasn't released a decent running shoe since the Cortez and the Waffle Trainer back in the early 70s. They release this ZF6 and everyone drinks the Kool-Aid.