This meant that testers found the Mach 5 to be extremely versatile: forgiving on longer, slower efforts but with the energy return and responsiveness waiting to power you through quicker miles. There’s a new formulation of Hoka’s ProFly+ midsole foam, which testers found delivered a joyous ride – somehow both softer and snappier, cushioning landings better and delivering more pop on take-off. Yet the brand has brought in significant ‘fixes’ to turn a really good shoe into a truly great one. The cushioned and comfortable yet light and snappy Mach 4 got so much right that Hoka could quite justifiably have churned out the 5 by adhering to the old ‘if it ain’t broke.’ adage. A worthy successor to the original world-beater. Nike has bolstered the sides of the forefoot but left the top of the toebox open, given the tongue a little padding and added cushioned heel pods. The upper’s new ‘AtomKnit 2.0’ fabric is more engineered than on the original, improving durability. But, now that your heel sinks into the foam better, you’ll have more confidence rounding turns. The challenge with the new breed of shoes with seriously stacked soles (this sneaks under the World Athletics 40mm limit for sole thickness) is that they’re a bit tippy, especially when turning corners. The midsole is a little wider and the foam wraps higher. The back half of the chassis has been reworked, too, improving stability. That change makes the shoe more compliant when the forefoot hits the ground and improves energy return. There’s also a more durable but thinner rubber outsole material. The most visible change is an added thin layer of ZoomX foam under the forefoot air pods. Nike Air Zoom AlphaFly Next% 2 Won: Best In Test – Autumn 2022ĭid the only ever to go sub-2 really need an overhaul? Why not? For the refresh, Nike focused on energy return, long-run cushioning and keeping weight low. Ready to find the perfect fit? Here's the best new running shoes for 2022. What are the best new running shoes of 2022? Best Debut – Spring 2022: Nike ZoomX Streakfly.
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Best Update – Spring 2022: Hoka Bondi X.Best In Test – Spring 2022: Asics Gel-Nimbus 24.Best Value – Autumn 2022: Reebok Floatride Energy 4.Highly Commended – Autumn 2022: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 V12.Highly Commended – Autumn 2022: Hoka Mach 5.Best In Test – Autumn 2022: Nike Air Zoom AlphaFly Next% 2.The best shoes made the cut for this guide, and the best of the best scooped our awards. We assessed shoes for their performance across every area runners need to consider: fit, feel, cushioning, responsiveness, comfort, grip, breathability and overall ride. If they were tested and won an award last year and they haven't been superseded by an updated model, then they'll appear below. To help you find the right shoes, our team continually road-test the best new models as and when they're released.
In someways, the technical advances in running footwear have raised the stakes in your quest for the perfect‘ solemates’, as many shoes push the extremes of their particular USP – whether that’s race-day speed or super-cushioned slow miles – ever further. When it comes to finding the right pair, many personal factors come into play: your unique biomechanics, your weight, the surface(s) you run on, the shape of your feet and your preferred ‘feel’. Still, the fact remains that there is no perfect shoe for every runner and every run. This is the Golden Age of running shoes: footwear is lighter, more comfortable and faster than ever before, leading to PBs on race days, quicker recovery from hard workouts and more joy on easy runs.
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