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This article appears in our November\/December 2025 print issue, available on newsstands now, or, to access it on our members-only site, click here<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

Puma<\/strong>
\nMAGNIFY NITRO 3<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Editor\u2019s Pick: Best Daily Trainer<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Category: Neutral cushioning
\nUnisex: 260 g (9.2 oz.)
\nOffset\/Drop: 10 mm
\nStack height: 40 mm\/30 mm
\n$190<\/p>\n

This long run shoe update from Puma is a home run. It\u2019s high-stack, yet very stable, with cushioning that\u2019s the perfect degree of plushness\/firmness for your easy long runs (though we\u2019d consider it for almost any type of daily training, including faster runs\u2014it\u2019s that comfortable). Also, call us shallow, but it\u2019s one of the best-looking shoes we\u2019ve tested.<\/p>\n

The shoe\u2019s engineered knit upper locks down well, is stretchy where you need it to be and very breathable, with laces that are just thin and stretchy enough to tie easily (without being too thin). The full NitroFoam (peba) midsole has been made lighter and more responsive, and the shoe is extremely light for a daily trainer (and slightly lighter than the previous version). Also, it has an unusually grippy outsole for a road shoe, and we look forward to trying it in snowy conditions (possibly with an extra pair of socks).<\/p>\n

We did notice that the very snug midfoot wrapping typical of Puma shoes is even more pronounced in the Magnify Nitro 3; in fact, the last has been updated for a better fit, and, while it\u2019s quite noticeable on step-in, once we started running, we loved it.<\/p>\n

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Asics<\/strong>
\nGEL-KAYANO 32<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Editor\u2019s Pick: Best Stablity Shoe<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Category: Stability
\nMen’s: 300 g (10.6 oz.)
\nWomen’s: 256 g (9.0 oz.)
\nOffset\/Drop: 8 mm
\nStack height: 40 mm\/32 mm (men\u2019s), 39 mm\/31 mm (women\u2019s)
\n$220<\/p>\n

Asics\u2019s premium stability model for distance training tends not to change too radically from version to version, but there are some significant updates this year, even if most runners would not consider them to be substantial.<\/p>\n

For example, the heel-to-toe offset has been lowered from 10 mm to 8 mm. This is a trend we\u2019re seeing across various types of shoes, with brands moving away from very high-drop shoes. It accomplishes this by adding 2 mm of updated FF Blast Plus cushioning under the midfoot, for a plush ride that\u2019s still gently supportive for runners with a tendency to overpronate (i.e. their feet roll inward excessively when they land). Also, the shoe\u2019s breathable mesh upper has been made softer, and the brand has redesigned the ankle collar.<\/p>\n

The shoe provides stability via its 4D Guidance system, with a new reinforced \u201cwing\u201d on the medial side of the midsole. The shoe uses a slightly lighter cushioning material in the midsole, in addition to the PureGEL cushioning hidden in the heel; for a relatively high-stack shoe, it feels surprisingly close to the ground, providing a very comfortable ride. Our tester loved the new, stretchy heel tab. Both the weight and the price remain stable, at 300 grams and $180, respectively.<\/p>\n

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Brooks<\/strong>
\nADRENALINE GTS 25<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Category: Stability
\nMen’s: 301 g (10.6 oz.)
\nWomen’s: 269 g (9.5 oz.)
\nOffset\/Drop: 10 mm
\nStack height: 37 mm\/27 mm
\n$180<\/em><\/p>\n

Another shoe that has proven its worth many times over in the stability space, the Adrenaline provides that feeling of security that assures you it\u2019s got you, especially if your feet tend to roll inward when you run.<\/p>\n

The shoe has a very breathable engineered mesh upper with a flat knit collar, a stretchy pull tab at the heel and thick padding in the heel and tongue. The highly cushioned midsole contains generous amounts of nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 cushioning (three more millimetres in the forefoot and one more in the heel than in the previous version of the shoe). Besides simply being cushier and more comfortable to run in, this additional cushioning actually changes how the shoe feels, since the heel-to-toe offset is now only 10 mm (previously it was 12 mm), leading (in theory) to a slightly more natural stride. Brooks\u2019s GuideRails Technology System (also known as Go-To Support) gently corrects overpronation.<\/p>\n

The textured outsole has plenty of hard rubber, providing good grip (even if it\u2019s raining) and durability\/longevity. This is a shoe designed for easy runs and long runs rather than fast workouts, and will appeal particularly to heavier runners; others will likely find it to be a little overbuilt for fair-weather running (though this could make it a good winter shoe).<\/p>\n

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Salomon<\/strong>
\nAERO BLAZE 3 GRAVEL GTX<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Editor\u2019s Pick: Best Road-to-Trail Shoe<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Category: Trail
\nMen’s: 283 g (10.0 oz.)
\nWomen’s: 233 g (8.2 oz.)
\nOffset\/Drop: 8 mm
\nStack height: 35 mm\/27 mm
\nLug depth: 3.5 mm
\n$200<\/em><\/p>\n

This shoe, which takes inspiration from gravel bikes, might be the ideal shoe for fall running: it\u2019s responsive, protective and comfortable for a range of terrains and conditions, from road-to-trail to rail trail to puddle-dotted path. We quite liked the first version of the shoe, and the new update with a waterproof upper is even better.<\/p>\n

The first thing you notice is the rocker, which gently and smoothly rolls your foot from heel to toe, whether you\u2019re running, walking or hiking. The shoe\u2019s TPU midsole is softly cushioned and provides a very comfortable ride. The ContaGrip outsole, which is modelled after the lug pattern on a gravel bike tire, is well-designed for a range of moderate conditions, and you could certainly use it successfully for short trail races, provided conditions aren\u2019t too extreme. It could also be a great shoe for road running in wet or snowy conditions, when you need a bit more traction than you get in most road shoes. Plus, it\u2019s a nice-looking shoe you could easily wear casually.<\/p>\n

The fit, as with many Salomon models, is slightly long, and though it felt a bit tight across the base of the toes on step-in, it flexed out comfortably when we started running.<\/p>\n

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Hoka<\/strong>
\nMAFATE 5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Category: Trail
\nMen’s: 332 g (11.7 oz.)
\nWomen’s: 286 g (10.1 oz.)
\nOffset\/Drop: 8 mm
\nStack height: 45 mm\/37 mm (men\u2019s), 43 mm\/35 mm (women\u2019s)
\nLug depth: 5 mm
\n$230<\/em><\/p>\n

There have been various versions of the Mafate, with very different characteristics, for different purposes, so this one doesn\u2019t necessarily fit the \u201ctried and true\u201d category perfectly. This latest Mafate is a rugged, well-built shoe for long, technical trail outings involving a lot of climbing and descending. But it isn\u2019t just a bruiser; it\u2019s extremely comfortable and feels lighter than it is, thanks to the very responsive midsole cushioning (there\u2019s a layer of soft, supercritical EVA next to your foot), rockered sole and partial TPU midsole plate between the foam layers in the forefoot. The brand calls this \u201cRocker Integrity Technology,\u201d but it\u2019s essentially a plate, though the brand says its function is more to stabilize the upper than the runner\u2019s foot. Stability is also attributable to the shoe\u2019s very wide platform.<\/p>\n

The upper is a lightweight but protective jacquard mesh, with TPU reinforcements in strategic areas. The tongue, while very thin and not gussetted, has a cutout for the laces, so it doesn\u2019t move around while you\u2019re running. The shoe has a Vibram Megagrip outsole with deep lugs (with tiny prongs on the sides, which we\u2019ve seen in other brands, also) for digging into soft terrain. This is altogether an excellent, all-round training shoe for the trails, and we wouldn\u2019t rule out racing in it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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