Best Running Shoes, Tested and Reviewed (2026): Saucony, Nike, Hoka

January 2, 2026

, By WIRED

Best Running Shoes, Tested and Reviewed (2026): Saucony, Nike, Hoka

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As we said, WIRED runners pound hundreds of miles every year. Here are a few of the other shoes we’ve tested that you might want to consider if the above do not work for your foot. If you’re not familiar with a brand, we recommend going to a local running store for a test run before plunking down your credit card.

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Best Running Shoes, Tested and Reviewed (2026): Saucony, Nike, Hoka

January 2, 2026

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Best Running Shoes, Tested and Reviewed (2026): Saucony, Nike, Hoka

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As we said, WIRED runners pound hundreds of miles every year. Here are a few of the other shoes we’ve tested that you might want to consider if the above do not work for your foot. If you’re not familiar with a brand, we recommend going to a local running store for a test run before plunking down your credit card.

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