It’s been a stellar year for running shoes so far, and having tested most of the major new launches in 2025 I have several new favorites that have displaced shoes from last year in my affections.

Narrowing down my top three shoes from the 53 I’ve tested this year wasn’t easy, but there are some standouts that offer an unparalleled blend of value and performance that I’d certainly pick up myself.

I’ve gone for three shoes because while you can get by with just one running shoe to do everything, if you’re training most days and racing regularly, it’s worth having two or three shoes to call on.

For me, I’d pick up a cushioned daily trainer to cover my easy runs, a fast trainer to handle workouts, and then a specialist racer, which these days means buying one of the best carbon plate runnin

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