Just as beauty is subjectively in the eye of the beholder, the best shoe is on the foot of the runner. Most long-term runners have their go-to brands. For me, it’s usually Nike or Saucony. But what are other runners loving in 2024? This round-up of promising running shoes includes tried and true brands, plus one just entering the sneaker game. I called on a group of runners from Portland, Oregon, to weigh in on their favorite shoes. See what they had to say with this list of the year’s best running shoes, sneakers, and trainers.
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