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The 20 Shoe Releases We’re Most Excited About Coming Out in 2026

• The Running Event features next year’s shoe releases from Brooks, Nike, Hoka, and more.
• Tentative release dates, along with a little road testing to give you a sneak peek on how they ride.
• Next year’s running trends: making stability cool and bringing minimalism back.

Like that marathon you signed up for six months ago, the new year is coming in fast—and there’s so much to look forward to in terms of footwear.

I flew to San Antonio, Texas, for an ultra-worthy two days of gear previews at The Running Event trade show. Fueling between brand appointments with Vermont creemees at the Darn Tough booth, double shots of espresso from La Sportiva, and a decadent hot cocoa from Skechers, I absorbed all I could to tell you about the most exciting shoe releases of the New Year.

Amanda Furrer

Brands like Saucony provided carbs in between TRE shoe appointments.

This list is not definitive, which means there’s so much more to look forward to next year (i.e., Brooks Ghost 18 in May and Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 in February). These 20 models are the standouts we want to share with you now. Here’s your 2026 running shoe preview.*

*Dates and…

The Best Minimalist Running Shoes in 2024, According to a Podiatrist

Whether you're new to the minimalist running shoe game or have been logging some serious miles in zero-drop kicks for years, there are some key factors that make selecting a good pair slightly more technical than shopping for traditional running shoes.

Support and cushioning: Minimalist shoes don't typically offer as much (or any) arch support or cushioning as traditional runners. While it will feel different at first, make sure you're comfortable with the level of support provided by the shoes you choose. If you're used to running in ultra-cushioned shoes, choose a pair that you can slip a supportive insole into at first to get you acclimated.

Sole thickness: This category of shoes typically have a very thin sole, usually between 4 mm and 15 mm thick. (Though we included some on this list with more than that.)

A minimal sole allows for maximum ground feel and flexibility. If you're new to minimalist running shoes, start with a slightly thicker sole and work your way down to a thinner one as your feet adapt.

Flexibility: Flexibility is essential to a true minimalist shoe as it allows your feet to move naturally. Minimalist shoes should not restrict your…

Rise of the “Illegal” Running Shoes

Banned shoes emerged courtside long before they found their way onto a marathon course. Legend has it that nearly 40 years ago, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of red-and-black high-tops in violation of the NBA’s approved uniform colors.

In 2010, the league cracked down again—this time, for reasons besides aesthetics—on a pair of basketball shoes that were shown to increase a player’s vertical-jump height. Today, Nike’s Air Jordan brand is a household name and multibillion-dollar business, and shoemaker Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) has since released additional banned styles (Superfuture and Concept X) of its performance-boosting kicks.

Though some speculate these bans were mostly crafty marketing, the same can’t be said about the wave of “illegal” shoes that is flooding the roadways on the feet of runners. Super shoes have proven a true performance boon to both elites and recreational runners on race day. Now the tech has trickled down to shoes for daily runs, ushering in super-thick, though still permissible, shoes that have created their own category: super trainers.

What Is a Super Trainer?

Technically, a formal definition doesn’t exist. But we’ll establish some general parameters.

Super trainers share many of the same qualities as super…