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Best Shoes For Forefoot Strikers

Best Shoes For Forefoot Strikers

We rank the best running shoes on the market by their quality and performance according to experienced forefoot-foot striking runners.

Our rankings reflect the fair and accurate judgments of real runners by applying data science to thousands of verified shoe reviews. Our reviews are collected from the most knowledgeable and experienced runners in the world.

Click through to each shoe page below to view a full set of ratings, pros, cons, and written reviews for each shoe.

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These Rankings Are For Forefoot Strikers

The below rankings and LRC grades are calculated using data specific to forefoot strikers. Ratings and review counts will differ from shoes' overall numbers.

  1. Saucony Endorphin Speed 3
    Trainer Neutral Lightweight
    9.2 6 reviews
    The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is a popular uptempo training shoe that can be used for racing.
    7.9 oz. (men's), 6.9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 38mm stack height

  2. Nike Zoom Fly 5
    Trainer Neutral
    9.2 5 reviews
    A training shoe with a carbon plate and ZoomX foam the Zoom Fly 5 gets great marks in comfort and cushioning while still being durable and relatively light.
    11.1 oz. (men's), 8.5 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 42mm stack height

  3. HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8
    Trainer Neutral
    9.2 4 reviews
    The Clifton 8 gets good marks in cushioning and comfort, but reviewers prefer the Clifton 9.
    8.9 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 37mm stack height

  4. New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 3 reviews
    8 oz. (men's), 7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 31mm stack height

  5. HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 3 reviews
    Marketed as a long-distance trainer with maximum cushioning, this shoe receives strong overall marks and specific praise for its cushioning and comfort.
    11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 43mm stack height

  6. ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 6 reviews
    The GEL-Nimbus 25 unbelievably ranks #1 in both comfort and cushioning as of September 2023, and gets praised for its durability.
    10.2 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 42mm stack height

  7. HOKA ONE ONE Mach X
    Trainer
    9.1 3 reviews
    9.4 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height

  8. ASICS GEL-Kayano 30
    Trainer Stability
    9.1 4 reviews
    ASICS' flagship stability shoe, this revision stands out for its high ratings on comfort and durability.
    10.7 oz. (men's), 9.3 oz. (women's), moderate stability pronation, 40mm stack height

  9. HOKA ONE ONE Mach 5
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 4 reviews
    A popular HOKA shoe that gets great marks in fit, comfort, cushioning, and appearance with lower marks in durability.
    8 oz. (men's), 7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 30mm stack height

  10. adidas adizero Boston 12
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 3 reviews
    adidas highest rated shoe as of September 2023, the adizero Boston 12 is a trainer with super foam and carbon rods to be very performance oriented.
    9.4 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 37mm stack height