Our Top 10 Running Shoes of 2026 (Mid-Year Rankings)

We're halfway through 2026, and it's time for our mid-year shoe power rankings. Michael and Alex each built their own Top 10 favorite running shoes of the year so far: super shoes, super trainers, daily trainers, and everything in between. Plus, a bonus trail shoe corner at the end.Chapters:0:00 Intro — how we're ranking shoes this year0:38 Alex #10 — Saucony Endorphin Pro 53:52 Michael #10 — On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper (Light Spray)6:40 Alex #9 — Saucony Endorphin Azura9:50 Michael #9 — Mizuno Wave Rider 3012:29 Alex #8 — Brooks Hyperion Elite 614:50 Michael #8 — Saucony Ride 1917:22 Alex #7 — On Cloudboom Strike 220:51 Michael #7 — Salomon Gravel Concept Shoe23:45 Alex #6 — Hoka Clifton Pro29:13 Michael #6 — Adidas EVO SL ATR32:09 Alex #5 — Adidas Hyperboost Edge36:44 Michael #5 — Mount to Coast C139:59 Alex #4 — Puma Deviate Nitro43:19 Michael #4 — Brooks Hyperion Elite 646:57 Alex #3 — Asics MetaSleek51:30 Michael #3 — Tracksmith Eliot Rider57:16 Alex #2 — Saucony Paramount Max1:01:40 Michael #2 — Mizuno Neo Vista 31:07:17 Alex #1 — Asics Superblast 31:12:37 Michael #1 — On Cloudboom Strike 2 LS1:19:05 Bonus: Trail Shoe Corner1:20:15 Trail #3 — Nike ACG UltraFly 21:21:06 Trail #2 — Asics Metaspeed Fuji Trail 21:22:07 Trail #1 — Adidas Gravic Speed Ultra 21:24:30 Wrap-up & what's coming at year-endJoin Marathon Handbook’s RunClub for access to our members-only podcast, training plans, community rooms, merch and more: https://marathonhandbook.com/runclubShop Marathon Handbook Merch: https://store.marathonhandbook.com