What are the best marathon running shoes?

What are the top running shoes currently on the market? Here are some recommended options based on lab tests for comfort and performance.

Identifying your ideal running shoes is essential before you can hit the road. Irrespective of how experienced you are, ensuring you have the right footwear is necessary to protect your body from harsh asphalt or hard concrete surfaces as you embark on your marathon training schedule.

The Asics Novablast 4 is a quality overall shoe that offers men and women alike versatility, balance and a bouncy foam cushion. Despite its heaviness and traction limitations, it offers the trampoline-like spring you may be looking for. While it isn’t the best for wet surface grip, it generally provides a fun and comfortable run and is good for daily training across different paces.

For uphill running, the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 offers great versatility, smooth cushioning and a fast and responsive run, and is ideally suited for regular sessions of speedier paces. It has built up a formidable reputation in the running world as the shoe to beat, and might suit those athletes who prioritise performance and versatility.

A popular women’s road running shoe is the Saucony Kinvara 15, which again is versatile, but more lightweight in build, while featuring a PWRRUN foam midsole. This footwear is renowned for using cutting-edge technology, making it an in-demand choice for every level of runner.

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