15 Favorite Running Shoes of 2023 (So Far) 

1. Hoka Clifton 9 2. Saucony Triumph 21 3. New Balance SC trainer 2 4. Asics Nimbus 25 5. On Cloudsurfer 6. Topo Cyclone 2 7. Skechers Go Run Ride 11 8. Puma Deviate Nitro 2 9. Asics Magic Speed 3 10. Adidas Takumi Sen 9 11. Nike Vaporfly Next % 3 12. Hoka Rocket X 2 13. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 14. New Balance 990 v6 (casual) 15. Diadora Atomo v7000

The Triumph has powerrun+ the Speed has powerrun pb

Thanks for the brilliant video, these types of videos are definitely my favourite kinds, keep up the good work guys 😊

love this one, thank you!

This is the video anyone looking to change up their running shoes in 2023 needs 👊

Love what you guys do! Thank you!

Great video. Lots of options. Loving the nimbus 25 and thinking about grabbing the Triumph 21

This is a long one! Hope you enjoy. Side note: we recorded this a couple weeks ago but since then have received a couple shoes that deserve consideration, namely the Adidas Boston 12 for the super trainer category and the On Cloudboom Echo 3 for the race day category. Additionally, we didn't include trail on here, but our top three picks for trail so far this year are: Hoka Tecton X 2, Saucony Endorphin Rift, and The North Face Vectiv Pro. Leave any questions in the comments and we'll do our best to respond!

I have the ASICS Nimbus 25 and it's a great recovery day shoe. I recently did a Half-Marathon in the Hoka Rocket X2 and loved them as well. Hoka Clifton 9 is my daily trainer and the Hoka Rincon 3 is my tempo shoe. I am waiting to see what comes out later this year and early next year.

Hello - I would love to see more of these reviews specifically for higher drop 8mm+ shoes. Some of us with Achilles issues cannot run in lower drop shoes but would like lightweight tempo and race day shoes also. Too many of the shoes made for this are in the 6mm range. It would be beneficial to see your views are higher drop shoes that can be used for this.

Great video! I am like Megan I love the Ascis Gel Nimbus 25. The best tongue!

I love the visible gel, and the gel was the reason why I started wearing asics in 1st place. 😅

Over 300 miles on my Nimbus 25 and still going strong. Love the shoe and will definitely repurchase. Thinking of trying the Clifton 9 too.

Great video guys 👍👍👍

Great video!

love vid!

Good morning. Briliant the top, Like to Meaghan , Thomas and Robbe. For me: Daily trainer: Brooks hyperion Max. Max cushion 1: Saucony triumph 21. Super trainer: Saucony endorphin pro 3. Max cushion 2: NB Sc trainer V2. A nice day for everyone.

Love Thomas' analogy - I miss my hippie aunt from Berkeley that has now gone Wall Street with the SC Trainer v2

Awesome video! Really looking forward to using the Gel Nimbus 25 when it arrives as my daily trainer 🔥

I wanted to like the Triumphs 20 but the heal counter digs into my heal maybe go up a size.

Deviate Nitro v2 really the best shoe in years . Just bought my second pair a First Mile edition

Fave running shoe duo! Meg is soooo nice!

I only run while wearing the souls of my enemies. I love the support of stylish Feetures socks though.

I’ve got the gel nimbus 25 based off your suggestion .. they are good for me I’m a hybrid powerlifting /runner so these are great for day after a hard leg or deadlift day

Very nice

I bought my first max cushion shoe, Novablast 3, this year and after a couple weeks I started having IT band issues. I tried various usual remedies but then tried my last year shoes and it was gone within a week. I don’t think the high cushioned shoes are for me

As a lover of a high stack cushy shoes', I see eye to eye with Megan. I am still enjoying my NB SC trainer original. 😉 Thank you for your reviews!

I went a half size up in the Wave Rebellion pro and that was the ticket. Amazing shoe!

Hello would you give some suggestions about which shoes I buy I have a flat foot which flat shoes which I used cause very bad pain in my knees

Takumi Sen 9 has the stack heights backwards. Shows a negative 6 drop!

I'm stuck between the Takumi Sen 9 and the Magic Speed 3 for adding a tempo/speed day shoe to my rotation. So Magic Speed 3 over TS9 slightly by this video having MS3 as the #1 and TS9 as your #2?

Great review! I like a snappy shoe, one that helps make your runs less taxing, I tried Endorphin Speed 3 but the plastic plate caused me heel pain...right now I'm in the Hyperion Max but I'm not completely satisfied. I like and need a roomy toe box, narrow heel, springy feel...suggestions?

Great videos. Do you have any info of the difference between a daily trainer and a max cushion shoe and a recovery shoe? What are their individual purposes? Also is there info about your particular foot types? Thanks!

Honestly the best running shoes of 2023 1.Saucony Triumph 21 2.Adidas Boston 12 3.Asics Magic Speed 3 4.Puma Deviate Nitro 2

I gave the Clifton 9 a chance but couldn't like it. I kept going back to my mach 5's. I can't wait for the mach x.

What shoe would you recommend is best for boot camp?

"So Megan, you love Kush" Same..."kush" all day lol

Witch one on these shoe would be the best choice for the walk. Confort and stability would be my priorities. I am 75 years old with overweight and i want to bettter shape…by the walk. Thank you.

I use the Puma Deviate Nitro 2 as a daily trainer and it works amazingly. I use it for everything

Scored some Gel Nimbus 25 marked down to $130 already

My shoe of 2023 is sketchers ride 11,such an overlooked shoe.

There was a editing issue with takumi .. the drop front and back was reversed

asics superblast long runs, evoride speed (reminds me of clifton) daily trainer, NB lerato lifestyle.

Maybe be tell us what the benefits of fiberglass rods, rockers, what they are etc

Still waiting for Vomero 17 to drop. If that shoe turns out to be a flop then the year of the daily trainer probably would go to either Nitro 2 or Boston 12 so far. For tempo shoes, two shoes that didn't get a mention and one of them is very similar to takumi sen which is Adios 8. The other one is Liberate nitro 2 from Puma these both shoes are much better price/performance options than whatever Asics trying to sell.

Could the Takumi Sen be used for a 8-12 mile workout with some building Tempo, hills and race pace fartlek built in or would it be a bit aggressive for that

are All these for normal arch foot ?

Another great upload. Just wondering. Does the endorphin speed 3 has pretty much the same sizing (lengthwise) to the endorphin pro 3? Currently own speed 3 for daily and my toes touch the tip of the toe box as i toe off in my reg. size US 9.5. Im planning to get the pro 3s for my marathon this august. Pls help..

Please include whether they are wide enough for people with wide feet.

I LOVE my Made in the USA's!!

Just scooped the Takumi Sen 9 for $90. Can't wait to rock them in a race.

You should try another max cushioned shoe from puma called Magnify Nitro 2.

Love both Clifton 9 and Nimbus 25.

Love my nimbus 25s! I am a runner with arthritis in my knees and ankles. These shoes are amazing...

How about new balance 880 for daily trainer? The 880 Version 13 is new for 2023.

Looking for an awesome long run shoe.... mild stability needs. Pro 3? Magicspeed?

19:08 33mm stack height on the forefoot and 27mm on the back? dang thats wild

You guys missed budget / entry level category(you guys liked the Axon in the past). Maybe something like the NB Propel V4?

I feel like theres a super trainer 3# missing here the Superblasts have been awesome!!

Waiting on the NB SC-T2 to drop on the website...

Any advice for people with wide feet? Race shoes , long distance. When shoes are very closed, they cause me cramps

Between Asics Magic Speed 3 and Adidas Adizero Boston 12, what will you guys choose? For various training, mid to long run? Please help to answer, thanks 🙏

If your in the DMV you pretty much HAVE to have at least one pair of 990s. The V6 is the lightest version and great to walk around in. Agree with the Nimbus 25 as such a great max Cush daily trainer. I need to run a race in the Vaporfly3 but I still have at least one more race left in the Vaporfly2

just goes to show, it doesnt matter what works for everyone else it matters what works for you. returned my cliftons and triumphs for rides and shifts. which didnt even make the list

TOPO CYCLONE 2 IS shoe of the year!!!

Hello Everyone! I need help picking a shoe… I am a neutral, road runner. Sometimes I run around 7 miles; sometimes 3. I prefer to pep it up when my body allows. So super plush is probably not sky my cup of tea. However, some days I’m just trying to get in my miles bc my body is tired. I don’t have a training schedule and I don’t compete in any races; maybe someday, but for now, I run for myself and I run pretty much every single day. Also, I am 5’3” and 115-120 pounds if that matters any at all in choosing my shoe. Shoes I’ve tried: Saucony Triumph 18 - hated at first d/t bulkiness, but I did start liking them a lot better after some miles… def not my favorite and when they got wet, they stayed wet for days. Saucony Speed 2 - loved the look and material was so much thinner(better), but my ankles rolled way too easily. I ended up wearing these to work. Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 - so far, these have been pretty decent. My foot could possibly roll in these when I hit gravel, which happens from my driveway to the road and a few other places. Luckily, my ankles don’t seem to sprain when they roll. Even when I played basketball in high school, they didn’t really ever sprain; I can only remember once and that was bc it was stepped on when it rolled. Brooks Ghost - have had several of these and no problems, but they’ve never been super special really. My 14’s did seem a little too wide in the forefoot. Brooks Glycerin 18 - I actually liked these quite a bit, but it seems all newer versions have become so much wider. I don’t want a super wide shoe. The aesthetic does matter to me bc I usually transition my running shoes into my casual or work shoes at some point. Brooks Levitate - can’t remember the model, but they were ok. Anyway, if anyone took the time to read this long-ass monster of a comment, do you have any suggestions? I’d be very appreciative as I just can’t make up my mind…

Can’t wear the fresh foam more v4 since wearing the “ perfect tongue” 🤪

2:25 Thomas, isn't the endorphin speed uses PWRRUN PB? so not the PWRRUN+..

I would like your opinion on NOBULL shoes.

Better check that again, speed 3 has pwrunpb same as pro 3

Where does the Asics Gel Kyano rank in your knowledgeable opinion?

Topo Cyclone 2 👍👍👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 Nitro infused Pebax plus a beautiful, designed Ortholite sockliner for extra arch support.

trail run shoes?

Size Matters…in Max Cushion 😎

I am looking for comfortable shoes for walking, standing, and suitable for travel. They recommended the types according to the best😢

Puma Deviate 2 should have been on this list no doubt.

❤️ ASICS Gel Nimbus 25

Man I love the look of those 990s, but £210 for a lifestyle shoe 💀

Is there a reason none of your videos feature stability shoes?

This is probably a very simple question, but what is the significance of the drop? I.e. is a larger drop good? Or is a bigger drop better for certain running styles?

No Nike invincible run 3?

🥇

We keep and love our running shoe boxes for some reason, so what is you favorite running shoe box? I like the brooks

What’s the cheapest

What was Daily trainer #2?

did you just review every shoe that came out this year?

It’s funny how painful it is for a Thomas to say anything nice about a Sketchers shoe! 😂

I'm buying Made in Italy!

LFG Nimbus 25 😎

Does nimbus 25 look stylish ? Or ugly ?

That Mizuno shoes at 23:17 is like a cow 🐄 😄

isn't Endorphin Speed use PWRRUN PB instead of PWRRUN+?

Invincible 2 is still the best

What are the most breathable shoes of 2023

No Nike invincible 3?

Got the Clifton 9’s earlier this year, went from the Nike zoom x 2% and it was a game changer!

Don't reduce it just produce it

Fellow runners 200+ lbs avoid the cloud surfers for daily training. They’re super comfortable for a casual/gym shoe wouldn’t recommend running in them. The ground feel they mention is very very uncomfortable

Instead of the $125 sketchers, just get last year’s Nimbus for $80. Much better shoe.

How you guys feel about the look of Sketchers, I feel about all Hokas. Always been some of the worst looking shoes on the market. Sketchers are bad too.