The best running shoes in 2024

We are moving month by month in this 2024, and that means that in RUNNEA we continue working to present you all the news and updates of this year as far as running shoes are concerned. We remind you that we have the commitment to update this recurring list as new releases in running shoes for runners of all types and conditions. Here, you have the update for the month of April.

The good thing about being "in situ" at an event of this magnitude, The Running Event, is that it is a direct witness of what all the brands in the running universe are planning to launch to improve our running experience both in training and in competitions. You are missing hours of the day to cover all the brands, and all their news! But our team successfully accomplished the task, and we present you what is already on the market, and also some options that are yet to come with the best running shoes of 2024.

The best running shoes 2024

In RUNNEA we present you all the running shoes that all brands have planned to make their landing in this 2024. We can already tell you that there are plenty of good ones to choose from. It will be difficult that this 2024 you do not find the running shoe that best fits your profile runner, and become your best ally to achieve all the goals in your next popular races in which you plan to participate and put yourself to the test.

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1. New Balance Supercomp Elite v4
2. Nike Alphafly 3
3. Nike Pegasus 41
4. Brooks Glycerin 21
5. ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris
6. ASICS Nimbus 26
7. Under Armour Infinite Elite
8. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
9. Mizuno Wave Skyrise 5
10. Adidas Supernova Rise
11. Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10
12. Kiprun KD900X LD
13. Kiprun KS900 2
14. HOKA Cielo X1
15. HOKA Mach 6
16. Puma Velocity Nitro 3
17. On Cloudmonster 2
18. Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
19. Saucony Triumph 21

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
• Pace: Medium

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

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

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2

Don't say no. Its design is groundbreaking, but it is also developed to be able to run as fast as possible. The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 is the shoe with carbon plate and floating heel, oriented to all runners whose main objective is to improve their performance in middle and long distance. We are talking about a lighter version than its original version, because its Enerzy Lite + foam is softer to the touch, but more reactive. With a higher profile geometry in the forefoot area, this model aims to improve the efficiency of each stride. The upper has a more reinforced and resistant structure, which improves both the fit and the stability of the model in each stride.

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

Mizuno Wave Skyrise 5

The Mizuno Wave Skyrise 5 has a more modern design and aesthetics, but it also stands out for its reactive and dynamic capacity. And all this without compromising its high level of cushioning. This new version of Mizuno's Wave Skyrise presents everything you need to adapt to different running paces and distances, from the softest and most relaxed to intermediate paces.

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

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

Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10

The adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10 has been designed to provide you with reactivity and dynamism in quality training sessions or series, as well as in popular races and short distance competitions. Its Lightstrike Pro system, together with EneryRods technology, will provide a more electric and dynamic stride in each stride. This new version of the Adizero Takumin Sen 10 is aimed at runners with intermediate weights and good running technique. It is a model designed to shine in short and medium distances.

• Surface: Road
• Technology: Carbon plate
• Use: Training, Racing
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 6 mm
• Pace: High

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

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 Mach 6

The main argument in favor of the renewed HOKA Mach 6 is that it is a running shoe designed to ensure high levels of dynamism, cushioning and energy return from the first to the last kilometer of each run. Now, it's a lighter, more dynamic and effective option. The sensations are a more reactive stride that will allow you to feel a more agile stride, while the MetaRocker rocker sole means that it is one of HOKA's most versatile and fast models.

• Surface: Road
• Use: Training, Racing
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 5 mm
• Pace: Medium, High
• Weight: 232 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 Cloudmonster 2

Although there are substantial improvements, it does not seem that the new version of the On Cloudmonster 2 is going to change much the essence of its original version, because it is a model that has been able to carve an important niche in the segment of maximalist running shoes. To that combination of comfort and cushioning, these Cloudmonster 2 also add great energy return. The main changes in this maximalist cushioning model point to a better fit and increased breathability. It is also important to point out its improvement in the heel area to increase protection, and that feeling of running with more security.

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

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 21

The Saucony Triumph 21 is a top of the range running shoe with a design that ensures great cushioning and stability in all your workouts and races. We are talking about an option that combines the most cutting-edge materials and technologies of the American company to present a truly versatile model that stands out for its balance between performance, functionality and design. It adapts to a large group of runners to adapt to different distances and race paces on asphalt.

• Surface: Road
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 10 mm
• Pace: Low, Medium
• Weight: 280 gr