These are the best running shoes in 2024 that are already on sale

These are the best running shoes in 2024 that are already on sale
Gorka Sedano
Gorka Sedano
Journalist and popular runner
Posted on 16-08-2024

As we move forward month by month in this 2024, at RUNNEA we continue working tirelessly to bring you all the news and updates in the exciting universe of running shoes. As it could not be otherwise, our commitment is clear: to keep you informed with an updated list of new releases in running shoes, designed for runners of all types and levels. And now, we are pleased to present the update for the month of August.

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The best running shoes 2024

A promise is a promise!... at RUNNEA we offer you a complete look at the running shoes that the main brands are presenting in the course of this 2024. We've already told you that there's plenty to choose from, and the best thing is that everything points to the fact that it will be difficult not to find the perfect shoe for you. This year, you're sure to discover that pair that will become your ideal companion, helping you to achieve all your goals in the next popular races in which you intend to participate and overcome.

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New Balance Supercomp Elite v4

Since its arrival on the market, the FuelCell Supercomp Elite line from New Balance has been a guarantor of performance and comfort. Once again, the Boston-based brand's staff has listened to the main demands of runners, and has created a running shoe that is better adapted to the needs of the most committed and demanding athletes, who are not satisfied with just wearing the first model they pick up. In these renewed New Balance FuelCell Supercomp Elite v4, priority has been given both to improving athletic performance and to offering a safer and more comfortable experience in every kilometer run.

  • Surface: Road
  • Technology: Carbon plate
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 4 mm
  • Pace: High

Nike Alphafly 3

The Nike Alphafly 3 is implicitly labeled as the marathon record-breaking running shoes. The facts are the facts, and the sporting exploits of Kelvin Kiptum and Eliud Kipchoge on the asphalt confirm this with their great, almost unbeatable records. The renewal of this third version of the Alphafly running shoes is that they are the lightest to date that the Oregon brand has created for elite runners. Its midsole made with Air Zoom units, foams and carbon fiber plates favor the momentum and propulsion in each stride to reach the goal in the shortest possible time.

  • Surface: Road
  • Technology: Carbon plate
  • Use: Racing
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: High

Nike Pegasus 41

Nike Running has already confirmed that we will have to wait until May 2024 for the release of the renewed Nike Pegasus 41. Despite waiting so long, from RUNNEA we told you that this model will be more reactive, and compared to the previous version of the Nike Pegasus 40, it has a feature that comes from the inclusion of ReactX technology in its midsole, which is a compound that we have already seen that works in the Nike Vomero 17. Keeping its Zoom Air units in the back and front of the shoe, this model continues to provide that feeling of great comfort and exceptional response in each step. That is, comfort, smoothness, reliability and agility for all kinds of distances in a variety of workouts.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 10 mm
  • Pace: Medium

Brooks Ghost 16

The Brooks Ghost 16 is the versatile shoe you need for your daily workouts, offering an ideal combination of soft cushioning and durability to tackle any distance with total confidence. Its revamped midsole incorporates the exclusive DNA LOFT v3 foam, which provides a softer and more responsive ride, adapting to each stride more comfortably than the previous version of the Brooks Ghost 15 In addition, Segmented Crash Pad technology allows for smooth transitions from landing to takeoff, giving you an unparalleled running experience. The outsole features an innovative RoadTrack rubber, which not only improves durability, but also reduces the weight of the shoe, making it lighter and more agile for every mile you run.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 12 mm
  • Pace: Low
  • Weight: 276 gr. (9,5 US)

Brooks Glycerin 21

The Brooks Glycerin 21 is another top selling running shoe, being one of the best daily training shoes you can find on the market today. This top of the range cushioning comes with very relevant changes both aesthetically and in terms of performance. However, the "Run Happy" philosophy staff will continue to maintain the essence of providing maximum cushioning and comfort in every kilometer to the runner, regardless of their level, ensuring a running experience that few models can match.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral, Supination
  • Drop: 10 mm
  • Pace: Low, Medium
  • Weight: 277,8

ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris

As the name suggests, the revamped ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris is designed to make a difference in the Olympic marathon at the Olympic Games in the French capital next summer. The carbon plate fast running shoe features the Japanese brand's most advanced and cutting-edge technologies. The inclusion of the new Flyte Foam Blast Turbo Plus foam in the midsole redefines cushioning, because it is able to offer superior rebound capacity, and also a smoother ride. Aside from being lighter than previous versions, it also features a full-length carbon plate for improved efficiency and speed.

  • Surface: Road
  • Technology: Carbon plate
  • Use: Racing
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 5 mm
  • Pace: High

ASICS Nimbus 26

Just released in January 2024, the ASICS Nimbus 26 will be one of the first top-of-the-line shoes we see on the market. It's already an open secret that these Nimbus 26 are landing on the market with a major new update over its predecessor. Now, these Nimbus 26 have a lower profile, even a lighter weight. But it is also clear that its design is more refined and elegant. All this adds up to create a very versatile model that will serve you to run different distances, and at various race paces, with feelings of great comfort, stability, reliability and protection to go running no matter the volume of kilometers.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Low, Medium

Adidas Ultraboost 5

The new adidas Ultraboost 5 running shoes feature a completely updated Light Boost midsole, which incorporates 9 additional 9 millimeters of foam. This upgrade not only increases cushioning, but also boosts energy return by 2% compared to the adidas Ultraboost Light, giving runners superior efficiency with every stride. This new technological innovation not only lightens the weight of the shoe, but also offers more efficient cushioning and instant recovery, facilitating smoother transitions and providing extra momentum in every stride. Meanwhile, adidas' Torsion system ensures superior stability from heel to toe, guaranteeing smoother, more controlled transitions in every movement. The combination of these technologies makes the Ultraboost 5 one of the most advanced and comfortable shoes on the market, ideal for those looking for the perfect balance between performance and comfort. You should know that this mythical saga of the German brand has an even lighter version, the adidas Ultraboost 5X.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 10mm (39 mm-29 mm)
  • Pace: Low, Medium
  • Weight: 292 gr

Mizuno Wave Rider 28

The Mizuno Wave Rider 28 is the ultimate running shoe for your daily workouts, whether you're running or walking, designed to inspire you to push through every mile with confidence. This innovative and energetic model is designed to deliver smooth transitions and cushioned propulsion that will propel you through every stride. In its midsole, this new Wave Rider 28 update incorporates the new MIZUNO ENERZY NXT technology, a softer, lighter and highly responsive foam that enhances cushioning and responsiveness with every stride. In addition, the renowned MIZUNO WAVE plate, integrated in the heel and midfoot, not only stabilizes the foot, but also enhances propulsion, making this neutral shoe an ideal choice for those looking to combine comfort and performance in their daily workouts.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 12 mm
  • Pace: Low, Medium
  • Weight: 280 gr

Under Armour Infinite Elite

The Under Armour Infinite Elite represents the most maximalist concept in daily training shoes of the American brand to face all kinds of distances, including the longest, with full guarantees. Undoubtedly, the most outstanding aspect of this innovative Under Armour model is that it provides a lighter, softer and more reactive performance. Furthermore, its new HOVR midsole is 20% lighter than the traditional compound, which means your transitions will be smoother and with greater energy return.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Medium, High
  • Weight: 358 gr

Kiprun KD900X LD

This new Kiprun KD900X LD is Decathlon' second carbon plate running shoe, and comes to enhance the running experience over multiple distances, including the marathon. The exclusive VFOAM PLUS foam is a qualitative leap in its cushioning system, because it is able to offer a higher degree of responsiveness and a great energy return in each stride. It should be noted that this premium model from Kiprun is designed in collaboration with the French brand's athletes -Bravin Kiptoo and Méline Rollin, among others- to improve results in long-distance competitions.

  • Surface: Road
  • Technology: Carbon plate
  • Use: Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 4 mm
  • Pace: High
  • Weight: 207 gr

Mizuno Wave Sky 8

The Mizuno Wave Sky 8 is an ideal road running shoe designed to provide reliable cushioning and added protection during your daily workouts. This versatile model is designed to offer a soft underfoot feel in any situation, whether it's a run, a walk or a training session. What really sets the Wave Sky 8 apart is its new Mizuno Enerzy NXT midsole, which offers even softer landings, providing the protection you need on slower-paced days, but also responding with agility when you decide to pick up the pace. Mizuno's Foam Wave technology combines the Enerzy NXT with Enerzy foam in a very unique design that balances lightweight cushioning, durability and a smooth transition with every step. With Mizunos revamped Wave Sky 8, you'll get the comfort and support you need for any kind of run.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Low, Medium
  • Weight: 274 gr

Adidas Supernova Rise

One of the great novelties and main launches of adidas Running in the first months of this 2024 are the adidas Supernova Rise, which represent a change of concept of the German brand to get closer to the popular runner. With its exclusive Dreamstrike+ foam in the midsole, these adidas shoes are able to offer you a great balance between comfort, responsiveness and durability. This bet is synonymous with performance and reliability in equal parts.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 10 mm
  • Pace: Medium
  • Weight: 277 gr

Kiprun KS900 2

The new updated Kiprun KS900 2 stands out as a daily training shoe that includes more cushioning and lighter weight, which promotes greater shock absorption for increased protection, especially over longer distances. Feel great comfort and smoother stride in each of your daily workouts, regardless of the volume of kilometers. Efficiency, comfort and stability go hand in hand in this model from Decathlon's Kiprun line to run confidently and safely on the asphalt.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral, High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 6 mm
  • Pace: Low, Medium
  • Weight: 300 gr

HOKA Cielo X1

The launch of the innovative HOKA Cielo X1 running shoes stands out for its great balance between comfort, performance and technological innovation. This model of the American brand has a design designed for runners on asphalt that are not satisfied with any shoe, seeking excellence, and not only limited to participate with the bib to the chest, but want to dominate in every race. This first version of the HOKA Cielo X is designed for maximum speed, and is able to offer excellent performance in different types of distance, from a 10k to a marathon.

  • Surface: Road
  • Technology: Carbon plate
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 7 mm
  • Pace: High
  • Weight: 210 gr

HOKA Skyflow

One of the great novelties of HOKA for the new season 2024. The new HOKA Skyflow running shoes bring with them the most advanced technological resources of the American sports shoe manufacturer to offer a very well cushioned and elastic footprint. The idea behind this new HOKA model is to redefine the everyday training shoe with a feel that allows you to run more miles with less effort and less energy expenditure.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 5 mm
  • Pace: Medium

Puma Deviate Nitro 3

The PUMA Deviate Nitro 3 is a running shoe for neutral runners that includes a carbon plate and is designed to offer exceptional versatility in both high tempo runs and longer training sessions. From RUNNEA we assure you that this new revision of PUMA's Deviate Nitro 3 will make you fall in love again because they incorporate a high level of rebound to accelerate your pace with ease, providing that extra boost when you need it most. Not only has the cushioning been improved, but the weight of the shoe has been reduced, making for an even more comfortable and agile run. A perfect combination to cope with long distances without losing running speed. All this combined with an outsole that ensures great traction on different surfaces to run with total confidence and security. We are talking about a shoe that meets the demands of any type of training and / or races.

  • Surface: Road
  • Technology: Carbon plate
  • Use: Mixed
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 10 mm
  • Pace: Low
  • Weight: 265 gr

Puma Velocity Nitro 3

It is obvious that these renewed PUMA Velocity Nitro 3 have increased the profiles of the shoe, thus offering a softer feel with every step. It is a model that provides a greater degree of comfort and a softer cushioning sensation. But all its materials are focused on providing greater energy return and better momentum in each stride. In addition, the heel is better structured, has more height and appears better molded. All this offers more stability and support, but it will also help to offer more protection.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training, Mixed
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Medium
  • Weight: 266 gr

On Cloudsurfer Next

The On Cloudsurfer Next is an everyday training shoe that stands out for its lightness and responsiveness. Equipped with the innovative Helion CloudTec Phase midsole and a more pronounced rocker in the forefoot, this shoe offers a smooth and fast ride, allowing you to run smoothly and effortlessly. Designed to be fun and versatile, this shoe adapts to any type of training, giving you an unmatched running experience. They also stand out for being lighter and with better cushioning than previous versions, these shoes allow you to run with greater dynamism and agility. This new model from On not only offers you a more comfortable and agile run, but also guarantees a smooth and energetic stride in every workout.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 6 mm
  • Pace: Medium

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4

The Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 is the best-selling fast running shoe of the American brand that comes with great news. For example, the new reconfiguration of its midsole, which includes the most advanced PWRRUN HG foam to offer more energy return in every kilometer you run. This means that as a runner, you will be able to improve your efficiency with every stride. The idea is for you to improve your running faster.

  • Surface: Road
  • Technology: Carbon plate
  • Use: Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: High
  • Weight: 212 gr

Saucony Triumph 22

The Saucony Triumph 22 is the perfect choice for those looking for a running shoe with exceptional cushioning, designed to accompany you on both your daily workouts and longer sessions. This model offers an incredibly comfortable and well-cushioned running experience. This new update to Saucony's Triumph 22 features an upgraded midsole with PWRRUN PB superfoam, which is ultra-lightweight and highly responsive, providing the ideal balance of cushioning and responsiveness with every stride. This version also features optimized geometry, including a wider platform and updated rocker, ensuring a smooth, fluid and perfectly balanced stride. In addition, the XT-900 rubber outsole offers superior traction and exceptional durability, allowing you to tackle any surface with confidence. Thanks to its improved design, every stride feels natural and effortless.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 10 mm
  • Pace: Medium

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Gorka Sedano

Gorka Sedano

Journalist and popular runner

Graduate in information sciences from the University of the Basque Country. Journalist by vocation and profession. They say that dreaming is free, but without perseverance, those dreams do not materialize. I am a popular runner, one of those who looks at the heart rate monitor to see the kilometers run rather than the time invested in running them. I am passionate about sports equipment.