Best Shoes For Marathon Runners

Best Shoes For Marathon Runners

We rank the best running shoes on the market by their quality and performance according to experienced runners who are training for marathons.

Our rankings reflect the fair and accurate judgments of real runners by applying data science to thousands of verified shoe reviews. Our reviews are collected from the most knowledgeable and experienced runners in the world.

Click through to each shoe page below to view a full set of ratings, pros, cons, and written reviews for each shoe.

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These Rankings Are For Marathon Runners

The below rankings and LRC grades are calculated using data specific to marathon runners. Ratings and review counts will differ from shoes' overall numbers.

  1. adidas adizero Adios Pro 3
    Supershoe Neutral
    9.0 7 reviews
    7.6 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 40mm stack height
    $249
    Running Warehouse 3 colors

  2. Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 3
    Supershoe Neutral
    9.0 4 reviews
    Nike's flaghship supershoe stands out for its comfort and cushioning. Reviewers don't like its durability or price tag.
    7.1 oz. (men's), 5.8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 38mm stack height
    $259
    Running Warehouse 6 colors
    $259.95
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $260
    Nike 6 colors
    $269
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $270
    Nike 1 color

  3. HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 3 reviews
    Marketed as a long-distance trainer with maximum cushioning, this shoe receives strong overall marks and specific praise for its cushioning and comfort.
    11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 43mm stack height
    $165 $131
    Running Warehouse 4 colors
    $164
    Running Warehouse 31 colors

  4. ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 3 reviews
    The GEL-Nimbus 25 unbelievably ranks #1 in both comfort and cushioning as of September 2023, and gets praised for its durability.
    10.2 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 42mm stack height
    $160 $119
    Running Warehouse 5 colors

  5. On Cloudswift
    Trainer
    8.9 3 reviews
    11 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), 24mm stack height
    $150 $119.99
    Holabird Sports 3 colors

  6. Saucony Triumph 20
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 4 reviews
    This shoe is well-rated and praised by reviewers for being a solid, all-around trainer. Sometimes on sale for under $100. Rated the #1 Saucony shoe as of Sept 2023.
    9.8 oz. (men's), 8.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 39mm stack height
    $160 $99
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  7. Saucony Triumph 21
    Trainer
    8.9 3 reviews
    A highly rated Saucony trainer, this shoe gets great marks in comfort and cushioning but reviewers prefer the Triumph 20.
    9.8 oz. (men's), 8.8 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height
    $160 $129
    Running Warehouse 15 colors
    $160 $134
    Running Warehouse 2 colors

  8. Brooks Hyperion Tempo
    Neutral
    8.9 3 reviews
    8 oz. (men's), 6.3 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 31mm stack height
    $150 $64.95
    Brooks 2 colors

  9. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
    Trainer Maximum Stability
    8.9 3 reviews
    The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 is a stability training shoe designed for everyday running. Rated highly in comfort, durability, and value for the dollar, reviewers see this shoe as reliable, utilitarian trainer that keeps them healthy.
    10.1 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's), maximum stability pronation, 36mm stack height
    $139
    Running Warehouse 23 colors
    $139.95
    Holabird Sports 28 colors
    $140
    Brooks 41 colors

  10. Saucony Endorphin Speed 3
    Trainer Neutral Lightweight
    8.9 9 reviews
    The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is a popular uptempo training shoe that can be used for racing.
    7.9 oz. (men's), 6.9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 38mm stack height
    $170 $119
    Running Warehouse 13 colors