The Top 5 Running Shoes of 2024, So Far

Nike Invincible 1 is still my go to easy run shoe, wonderful for half marathon distance on gravel/ paths. Only around 150-200 miles on them, currently trialling the NB rebels v4 which are very similiar but i reluctantly had to return as the UK 9 were too small.

Nimbus 25 was an 8mm drop so if they have made it 12mm then shame on them but maybe check your stats as don’t believe they have 😊

My experience with Hoka is that they run really small in size

Try Pegasus 41, Asics novablast 4

What race day shoe would you recommend for someone who is going to run their first half marathon. Current daily rotation guide 17/ brooks adrenaline 23 and hoka Clifton 8/9s. I’m a heavier runner at. 280lbs and 6ft 4”. Looking forward to your input

Dang, I never thought about trying the 880. I was just at NB store yesterday to try the 1080v13 on and while I like the it's very squishy, I almost felt like I was on high heels lol. It's not stable at all, or I should have tried wider foot version?! Btw, do you happen have adidas ultra boost 22? I bought a pair a few months ago because of all the hypes, but I find it's very stiff, or it takes time to break in? I have 1080v11 and Clifton 8 and they both are so soft on feet compared to UB22

Pretty safe list, won't go wrong with any of these but Nike are 1🤮

The Nike invincible run 3 is horrible - with these my feet go inwards. Never had this with any other shoe - not Asics, not Adidas, not Saucony, not Rebook or other Nikes.

As someone who is completely new to running and is using it purely to get my cardio up, what’s the best way to go about getting the best shoe for me?

All 5 are not my top 5 😉

thanks for your top five! With regards to the invincible 3, I was put off by the many reviews that said the shoes had heel slip issues and were heavy. You didn't experience those issues?

Thanks for the review, I always think I want to try a new running shoe so I watch these reviews but then I just can't part with my Hoka Mach 5's. About ready to get the Mach 6.. just waiting till I actually need a pair not just want a pair 😆 I'm sad the Mach didn't make your list. Curious if you've tried it. Cheers!

Thank you for the review Alex...
I use Cliftons, but recently tried (in the store) and was impressed with the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13. Just wondering why you picked the 880 over the 1080v13, thanks