The 12 best running shoes for summer 2024

Iván Vila
Passionate about sports
Posted on 06-05-2024

We are approaching the hottest time of the year and as better safe than sorry, in RUNNEA we present another of our recurring lists with a very specific theme as the best running shoes to run in summer. We are sure that your running experience will continue to be satisfactory, even when the heat of this summer season in which we are immersed continues to squeeze. However, you will also need to put into practice a series of basic recommendations based on common sense. As you know, first, run safely to avoid scares and greater evils.

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Why should your running shoes be breathable?

Weather patterns in June, July and August leave the mercury in the thermometer at such high levels that you don't need to overexert yourself to start sweating through your shirt.

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In this sense, if you opt for technical clothing, comfortable and as cool as possible to withstand the excess of degrees outside... Do you do the same with your feet, how do you take care of them? The criteria should be very similar when you choose your running shoes. Here, the concept of breathability and ventilation take on a greater dimension, and will undoubtedly be one of the main features you should prioritize.

It's clear that opting for a highly breathable running model will ensure that when you go running this summer, your feet will stay cool and dry from the first to the last mile of your workouts and runs. What's more, by wearing a model with optimal ventilation, you'll help sweat evaporate more quickly and prevent moisture from staying inside the shoe, thus avoiding the appearance of annoying blisters and chafing.

RUNNEA's 12 suggestions for running shoes to wear in summer

When running in summer, you will give preference to breathability, but, obviously, you can't leave other important features in running shoes in the background, which will make them fit what you need as a runner. We are talking about cushioning, lightness, support, stability and flexibility, among other aspects.

Thus, in the selection of our favorite running shoes for summer in RUNNEA we tried to look for models that have that balance between the weight characteristics that all specific running shoes must have to improve your running sensations. Here they go, and we're sure they won't let you down.

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4

The new New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 is one of the most anticipated launches of the Boston brand in this season 2024, not in vain is one of the most popular models for being an excellent choice for quality training and compete in popular races with great efficiency and dynamism.

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

Nike Pegasus 40

Among the new running shoes releases for the 2023 season, there are always models that generate enormous expectation. This is the case of the Nike Pegasus 40, the best-selling running model in history. Expected by many, it meets those expectations of being one of the most versatile daily training shoes on the market. Practically, you can use them for almost everything.

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

ASICS Novablast 4

The ASICS Novablast 4 has become, in just over three years, one of the Japanese brand's most popular shoes. The new version retains the excellent performance of the previous version, with an even stronger focus on sustainability, without sacrificing the great dynamism and reactivity that characterizes it.

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

Brooks Glycerin 21

The Brooks Glycerin 21 is the maximum cushioning and comfort shoe of the American brand. It is one of the most popular shoes, ideal for comfortable running over long distances thanks to its good cushioning and protection.

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

Kiprun KS900 2

The Kiprun KS900 2 is now available, a shoe designed for maximum performance without sacrificing comfort and cushioning. It is a shoe that has a perfect combination of technology and comfort for running, which incorporates some of the best materials of the brand.

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

Under Armour Infinite Elite

The Under Armour Infinite Elite are running shoes that, we are sure, will be the most popular of the American brand this season. They are shoes that are designed to provide a comfortable and dynamic footprint at all times in our most intense workouts and competitions.

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

Mizuno Wave Skyrise 5

The new Mizuno Wave Skyrise 5 is a daily running training shoe that offers a perfect balance between soft and stable cushioning for safe and confident running. It is an ideal shoe for intermediate to heavy runners with a neutral stride.

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

HOKA Clifton 9

Hoka's Clifton series is the great reference in terms of daily training shoes from the North American brand. A franchise that stands out for its combination of cushioning, softness and lightness. Now comes the HOKA Clifton 9 keeping the essence of the family, but also with very significant changes that improve the running experience of the runner.

  • Surface: Road
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: Neutral, High
  • Running gait: Neutral, Supination
  • Drop: 5 mm
  • Pace: Medium, High
  • Weight: 250 gr

Adidas Supernova Rise

The adidas Supernova Rise is one of the main launches of the German multinational for this season, a shoe that is designed to offer a perfect combination of reactivity, softness and comfort under our feet.

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

Saucony Triumph 22

The new Saucony Triumph 22 are running shoes par excellence of the American brand to run comfortably and with great cushioning during our daily running workouts. It is a shoe that fits perfectly, thanks to its versatility, with all types of runners.

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

On Cloudeclipse

The new On Cloudeclipse are shoes that have been designed with the main objective of running comfortably over long distances. They are shoes that integrate some of the most innovative technologies and materials developed by the Swiss brand.

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

Puma Velocity Nitro 3

The PUMA Velocity Nitro 3 is presented with interesting new features compared to previous versions, with the main objective of improving the experience of runners. It is one of the most popular shoes of the brand and offers a great combination of comfort and performance.

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

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