The Best Running Shoes of 2017

The Best Running Shoes of 2017

In Partnership With Runner's World

Runner's World four awards, Editor's Choice, Best Buy, Best Debut and Best Update are given each season in Runner's World Shoe Guides after rigorous testing from the Runner's World Shoe Lab, wear testers and editors. We've chosen the "best of the best" of 2017 for you to shop with exclusive perks from Zappos.com.


ADIDAS SUPERNOVA

THE BASICS

Gender: Men and Women

Type: Road

Manufacturer: Adidas


The Adidas Supernova won Runner's World Spring 2017 Shoe Guide "Best Update" Award for it's top to bottom overhaul, making it softer to appeal to even more runners with amplified cushioning from even more Boost added in the heel for a bouncy feeling and softer cushioning in the heel and forefront.

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BROOKS GHOST 10

THE BASICS

Gender: Men and Women

Type: Road

Manufacturer: Brooks


The Fall 2017 Editor's Choice Award went to the Brooks Ghost 10, a shoe lineage that continually fares as well for new runners who want a cushioned trainer as it does for faster runners needing a high-mileage shoe that rolls quickly. The shoe boasts a comfortable, secure fit of the engineered mesh forefoot, and ran big mileage on the soft midsole that’s a carry-over from last year’s model. Plus, the shoe's Full-length Segmented Crash Pad accommodates any foot landing and sets the foot up for smoother transitions.


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NEW BALANCE FRESH FOAM ZANTE v3

THE BASICS

Gender: Men and Women Type: Road Manufacturer: New Balance


This shoe won Runner's World Editor's Choice award in the Spring 2017 Shoe Guide for it's versatility--light enough for speed work but soft enough to handle longer race distances. The lightweight, breathable, knit textile and synthetic uppers provide a soft, secure, and flexible fit. Other features include a lace-up closure, lightly padded tongue and collar and bootie construction wraps the foot for a snug fit.

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UNDER ARMOUR CHARGED BANDIT 3

THE BASICS

Gender: Men and Women

Type: Road

Manufacturer: Under Armour

This Best Buy Runner's World Shoe Award Winner was completely redesigned for 2017 and now utilizes Under Armour’s SpeedFit construction method that, combined with an external heel clip, seamlessly cradles your heel for a soft, secure fit. The upper’s all-new build uses a breathable circular knit layer, making it a steal compared to competitive shoe's price points. The shoe boasts a seamless, anatomically-designed heel cup keeps the foot locked into place and firm external heel counter to add support. This shoe's features also include Molded Micro G® footbed molds to the foot's shape for a great fit and feel, a two-piece Charged Cushioning® midsole that is softer at the forefoot and firmer at the heel and a full-ground contacting rubber outsole with deep flex grooves.

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ASICS GT - 2000 5

THE BASICS

Gender: Men and Women

Type: Road

Manufacturer: Asics

This shoe won the Best Buy Shoe Award in Runner's World's Summer 2017 Shoe Guide. The GT 2000 5 provides comfortable, all-around support during long runs. It features a seamless upper that offers good breathability and a smooth wrap of the foot. The shoe's support is great for overpronators and has high energy cushioning with a flexible response. The Dynamic DuoMax® System increases stability and support with reduced weight and enhanced platform comfort. Plus, with gender-specific cushioning the shoe features a lower-density top layer for better compression set.

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HOKA ONE ONE CLIFTON 4

THE BASICS

Gender: Men and Women

Type: Road

Manufacturer: HOKA ONE ONE

The Clifton 4 won Runner's World Best Update in the Fall 2017 Shoe Guide. The update on the foam made the shoe slightly firmer but still still have a heavenly softness and supported comfort you'd expect from HOKA and the Clifton shoe's lineage. The Clifton 4 even feels a bit faster than previous generations. The new rubber pattern underfoot is designed to help the shoe last longer and the Clifton 4 has wider fitting forefoot and midfoot for enhanced comfort.

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