What Reddit recommends for Running.

For runners from first 5K to marathon who fear the next injury more than a slow time. See which products people name most and open the comments behind the ranking.

12 products115 comments4 threadsupdated 2 days ago
  1. Ghost

    Brookslove
    8

    Comfortable, stable, durable with medium cushioning. Handles everything and doubles as gym/walking shoe. Reliable and dependable.

    “I've probably run in every version of Brooks Ghost. I keep buying it because it doesn't do anything wrong. It's comfortable, stable, and durable. It has medium cushioning that isn't too soft or firm. It handles everything I throw at it and doubles as a gym and walking shoe.…”

    01
  2. Novablast 5

    ASICSmixed
    5

    Great weight, works for any type of run. Not super durable - totally shot after 400 miles and feet start hurting.

    “Asics Novablast 5 Ran in Hoka Bondi 8's for the first year and then wanted to switch it up. Did not realize how heavy Bondi 8's were and realized they were better for walking shoes rather than running. On my second pair of Novablast now after doing 500 Miles in first pair.…”

    02
  3. Injinji

    Injinjilove
    3

    Favorite socks, only thing used for running. Separate toes to avoid blisters, great for long second toes.

    “Injinji are by far my favorite socks. They’re the only thing I use for running at this point.”

    03
  4. Balega

    Balegalove
    3

    Never gotten a blister wearing them. Love the Hidden Comfort style and extra arch compression. Pricey but worth it.

    “I also vote Balega. I love the ones with the extra arch compression. They are pricey but so worth it!”

    04
  5. Glycerin

    Brookslove
    3

    Glycerin Max were a revelation. Plain reliable and dependable, you know what you're getting.

    $175.00 · 4.7★ (1,200) · Scheels ↗

    “Love Brooks! I have the Ghost 16 and 17. Waiting to check out the 18. I also have the Glycerin and I love those as well. Brooks are just plain reliable and dependable. You know what you’re getting. I’ll add that if you are looking for some check out Relay Goods or Brooks…”

    05
  6. Alphafly 3

    Nikelove
    2

    Favorite super shoe among many owned. Consistently faster times at same perceived effort.

    $199.98 · 4.4★ (1,100) · Running Warehouse US ↗

    “Metaspeed Edge Tokyo. I have had other super shoes, like AP4 and Alphafly 3, but I consistently run 20-30 sek / min faster in these, at the same perceived effort. Amazing.”

    06
  7. Vomero

    Nikelove
    2

    Running in them since 2008, purchased about 40 pairs. Occasionally tries others but always comes back.

    $230.00 · 4.7★ (237) · Nike ↗

    “I've been running in Nike Vomero since 2008 when I put on my first pair of version 2s. I've probably purchased 40 pairs since then. Occasionally I'll try something a bit less expensive, but I have always come back to the Vomeros.”

    07
  8. Superblast 2

    ASICSlove
    1

    Best all-around shoe. Great for long runs, recovery, tempo, and race day. Crazy durability, fairly light, pleasure to run in.

    $209.95 · 4.7★ (2,600) · Running Warehouse US ↗

    “It’s like the shoe that can do everything comfortably. Have a long run? Superblast 2 can do that Recovery day? Superblast 2 can do that Tempo run? Superblast 2 Race day? Superblast 2 can do it To add to all that, crazy durability and fairly light. It’s just the best all around…”

    08
  9. Feidian Challenger 5

    Li-Ninglove
    1

    Amazing and affordable at £68 from AliExpress. Fun shoe to work out in, set 5k PB in them.

    “Just got the li-ning feidian challenger 5, amazing and for £68 total from AliExpress”

    09
  10. Endorphin Speed 2

    Sauconymixed
    1

    Some love it, but the line has fallen from grace according to others. Version 3 is different and disappointing.

    “Endorphin speed 2, iykyk”

    10
  11. Darn Tough

    Darn Toughlove
    1

    Love for everyday wear. Lifetime guarantee is real - replaced 6-8 year old socks with normal wear holes.

    “I used Darn Tough for the longest time…love them for every day wear. And I have to applaud their “lifetime guarantee”. Ive sent 6-8yr old socks back for normal wear and tear holes after using nothing but them. Seriously just wore holes into them over tons of heavy use and they…”

    11
  12. Courier Socks

    Courierlove
    1

    Very comfortable. The lofi and merino ones are especially good.

    “I'm rocking Courier Socks right now and I'm digging them.”

    12

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