Best Running Shoes 2021: What Made Our Rotations from feat. Nike, ASICS, Adidas, HOKA & more

2021 has been an amazing year for running shoes, from cushioned long run classics to the latest carbon plate race shoes. But the real test of a good running shoe is if it makes it into your shoe rotation.

Here, all five Run Testers cover the best running shoes they’ve tested year, those that have made their shoe rotations over the past few months, with options ranging from marathon training shoes for comfort, to lightweight tempo training options and the best picks for race day.

Choices include Nike, Saucony, Hoka One One, Asics and more, with options catering for many types of runner.

JUMP STRAIGHT IN:
00:00​​​​ - Intro
01:00 - Nick’s Picks
02:08 - Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next%
03:08 - Saucony Endorphin Speed 2
04:59 - Puma Velocity Nitro
07:00 - Kieran’s Picks
07:54 - Saucony Ride 14
09:01 - Saucony Endorphin Speed 2… again
10:14 - On Cloudultra
12:34 - Laura’s Picks
13:45 - Asics Gel Kayano 27
15:42 - Adidas Ultraboost 21
18:57 - Brooks Levitate 4
21:06 - Mike’s Picks
22:19 - Hoka One One Rocket X
23:31 - Under Armour Flow Velocity Wind
25:13 - Asics Metaspeed Sky
26:55 - Tom’s Picks
27:42 - Brooks Glycerin 19
28:23 - Saucony Endorphin Speed 2… yes. again.
29:44 - Nike ZoomX Vaporlfy Next%

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Some other videos you might find useful:

The Best Carbon Plate Running Shoes: https://youtu.be/o2F4Gt4d-4c​​​​
Asics Metaspeed Sky Review: https://youtu.be/n7anRxLLmJQ
Nike Vaporfly NEXT% vs Nike Alphafly NEXT% Race Test: https://youtu.be/tnYPonTboC8
Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 review: https://youtu.be/nuhRk3h7GbY
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 Review: https://youtu.be/5o5gouEI-Jo
On Cloudboom Echo First Run Review: https://youtu.be/5hCtQDIg1Es
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Review: https://youtu.be/KrCn5lDLKcY​
Nike Alphafly NEXT% Review: https://youtu.be/OO4zuX7hsqw​
Brooks Hyperion Elite 2 Review: https://youtu.be/-PAtpO-YVRs​
Best Running Shoes of 2020: https://youtu.be/qOF_3N9ziKA​​​​​