Best Super Shoes for Those with Stability Needs, 2024 Update 

where would one of your previous recommendations, the Adidas adios pro 3, fall on this list? Cielo looks like one i will need to try, thanks for the awesome information!

Very impressed with how Matt was balancing that tower of shoes 😂 I've had the Endorphin Elite at the top of my list for next marathon shoe for a while so glad to get the DOR seal of approval (v2 is looking like a very different shoe stability-wise!)

Adios pro 3 is a stable one for me. I’m a heavier runner and found both the rocket and cielo too soft over longer distances. Not tried the saucony elite but have seen reviewers say it’s got a super aggressive rocker

Have the Endorphin Elite and can attest to its stability. IMO it's more stable than most neutral shoes, and nearly as stable as the Tempus for my stability needs. A phenomenal shoe!

Been waiting for this! 😇🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Wow, super helpful video. I did not think that there were any racing style shoes which I could wear. I tend to prefer neutral shoes which have good stability, or something like the Saucony Hurricane 24 which don’t feel like a stability shoe per se. I have had good luck in the past with daily trainers like the Mizuno Wave Rider, On Running Cloudstratus 2, etc. I did not like the wobbly heel feeling on the Saucony Triumph 20.

Saucony Tempus is good enough for me.

Thanks for the review, Matt! For someone with a history of hip issues (FAI) who is looking for a marathon distance racing shoe, which would be the least likely to defer strain to the hips? In the recent times, shoes that seem to work for me are Endorphin Shift 3 (worked really well for 86km road Ultra), Tempus, Gaviota 4 (haven't tried 5 yet), Cliftons. I've not used a super shoe since Endorphin Pro 2 where I ran my fastest marathon in recent years - clocking a minute over 3hrs BUT felt heavy impact on my hips and glute muscles which might've led to injury. I'm also considering Superblast 2 (if they restock!). Note: I have been working hard on strengthening hip and glute over the past year so hoping that helps accommodate the supershoes.

Tried 3/4 of those based on last years video: Hoka Rocket x2 is impossible to buy anywhere in EU, so that is almost out of the window right away, also that low drop is scary! Cielo was nice and i could see the stability elements (much more stable than e.g. metaspeed), but i felt like there was still something "wierd" Pro 4 - really nice fit for me, but being softer than e.g. the elite i did not pick it Saucony Elite - Pure magic. I have even bought a second pair lying in a box for 2025/2026. It is for me by far the most stable, at speed feels more stable than many of my stability shoes! I have not idea how Saucony made this, but rumours says the v2 will not be as stable so time to try this one out now!

For me a stable heel counter is most important for stability. Unfortunaly all this shoes have a flexible heel counter. The only shoe I have found so far with a stable heel counter is the Diadora gara. Hope future versions of the shoes come with a more stable heel counter.

Really helpful! Thank you Matt! I’ll also be interested in the other two shoes you mentioned, the Tempus and Hyperion GTS 2. A comparison of non-plated fast stability shoes would be another good topic for this series.

I am a slow runner. So Superblast 2 is good enough for me on race days

Cielo X1 really impressed me. I have significant over pronation on left heel, narrow feet, and unevenly high arches. Never had a more fun or stable feeling race shoe, despite its weird geometry. Love it!

How does the Kinvara Pro fit into this lineup?

Hyperion GTS 2 at its price range is flawless. Saucony durability is horrendous. My Tempus 1 lasted 400~450k. Never looked back.

You guys always release a video exactly when I need it I’ve got a marathon coming up and am searching for a shoe just with some mild guidance so I don’t get my Tib post pain

Thanks for the video Matt! I was kinda surprised that NB Elite V4 isn't on the list.

Please review the Saucony Tempus 2!!!

so guess imm gonna get the hoka cielo next year when im gonna run my 1st half marathon ... need something to help a bit with my pronation...

I ran my first marathon in the Cielo X1. It was insanely hot and I ended up running for almost 5 hours. The shoes still felt absolutely amazing right through to the finish line.

Great review , I have mild over pronation . Are the saucony endorphin pro 4 good for a half distance….or would you tick to those 5/10kms

Does the overall stability of the rocket still make it a better option than the cielo for someone who needs the support mainly for pronation?

Like the NB sc elite v4 for stability !

Can confirm that the Cielo X1 is a bad match for supinators. I should have known better but took a chance and picked up a small injury due to the collapsing lateral heel and mid foot cutout. Shoe was impressive just not a match for me at all. Endorphin Pro 4 I will add benefits from a relatively (for race shoe) wide base in the heel. That’s helped me over EP3 although it maybe misses a bit of magic the EP3 seemed to have. Thank you always speaking to stability elements in all you guys do

Adios Pro 3?

Thank you, this was very helpful! 😁 What about the new balance elite v4 in terms of stability? Thanks and keep up the excellent work! 😊

Good luck with the endo elite 2; most UNstable shoe on the market 😂

I’ve been getting significant pain in ankles and medial side of the arch of my foot (I pronate quite a lot) when I wear the NB SC trainers v2. No issues with my kayano 30s or the puma deviate nitro 2s. Wonder if it’s due to the softer foam in the new balances. Looking to get race day shoes - might go for the saucony EP4. Thanks for the video Matt!

Thank you! This video dropped at just the right time as I'm trying to choose my first carbon shoe for a November half marathon. Took the TYR Valkyrie Elite Carbon for a spin last week and its stability, for me, is just poor. When taking corners at speed, the narrow heel platform wants to roll out from under me. I'm 6' 1" 170lbs, so tallish, but not that heavy. Trying to decide between the Rocket X2 and Cielo X1! When will Hoka restock those in all colors? 🤔

NB sc elite 4 didn’t make the list?

I have never heard Matt say Cielo wrong on accident lmfao, only when he tries to correct his already correct pronunciation is when he gets it wrong

This training block I have noticed my ankles are starting to hurt more on the longer runs. Inside left ankle the most. Is that due to stability and I should look into a more stable shoe or just strain on it since I am ramping up in miles and intensity?

Which stability shoe is best for those of us who are one step closer to the edge? And about to break?

How about the new hoka mach x2? Or brooks elite

For a bad ankle which super shoe u recommend

Between Saucony EP 4 and Cielo 1 which si better to run a Sub 4 Marathon

What about the Hoka Skyward?

What about Puma DNE3? Is it stable enough for overpranater?

How about Saucony SC edit v4? Is it stable in your opinion?

WIll you review Diadora Gara Carbon?

Is there a option for people who need a correction due to pronation? I have custom insoles for a correction of my arch and flat feet and I want a shoe that’s quicker for e.g. 5K - half marathon distances. Currently using the Hoka Mach X but I think it’s also not wise to stack an insole on top of a carbon running shoe. Any tips?

Endorphin Pro 3??

That stack of 4 shoes after tax is what? $1,200?-$1,300? I'll patiently wait and buy all 4, new, in 2026 for a total of about $250, you know how the game goes.......

Adidas Adios Pro's, Asics Metaspeed's, Brooks Hyperion's, New Balance super's and rebels are not included on this video

All love but tbh, Rly getting burnt out on the stability rave on this channel. Can we progress a little and maybe talk about Morton’s toe and biomechanics?