Shoe and Gear Reviews

I have reviewed running shoes on FueledByLOLZ for years, including daily trainers, max-cushion running shoes, workout shoes, carbon-plated racing shoes, stability shoes, and trail running shoes. I spent more than eight years working in run specialty and have fitted more than 1,000 runners for shoes.

I usually wear a women’s size 10 or 11 wide, so my running shoe reviews include detailed information about sizing, width, heel security, midfoot volume, and room in the toe box. Reviews also include the total testing mileage, longest run, workout paces, surfaces, weather conditions, outsole wear, measured weight when available, and any problems with blisters, pressure, or toenails.

This is a rolling two-year directory of running shoe reviews. It was last updated on July 23, 2026, and currently includes shoes reviewed from July 23, 2024 forward.

Find What You Need

Start With These Running Shoe Guides
Find Running Shoes by Use
Newest Running Shoe Reviews
Browse Running Shoes by Brand
Walking and Recovery Footwear
Running Gear Reviews
How I Test Running Shoes
Older Running Shoe Reviews

Start Here

These guides can help if you are researching running shoes but have not narrowed your search to one model.

Best Running Shoes in 2026

My current running-shoe recommendations for daily training, easy runs, workouts, racing, and trails.

Best Running Shoes for Women With Wide Feet

Running shoes with accommodating widths, higher-volume uppers, or more room in the toe box.

How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for You

A guide to choosing running shoes based on fit, comfort, training needs, and how you plan to use them.

The Anatomy of a Running Shoe

An explanation of running-shoe uppers, midsoles, outsoles, heel counters, toe boxes, and other common terminology.

Find Running Shoe Reviews by Use

A shoe may fit into more than one category. These sections provide a starting place based on how you plan to use it.

Daily Trainers

Daily trainers are designed for regular training mileage and can usually handle easy runs, steady runs, and some longer efforts.

Max-Cushion and Recovery Running Shoes

These shoes have higher stack heights or more cushioning for easy runs, recovery days, walking, and long periods on your feet.

Workout Shoes and Super Trainers

These running shoes are designed for intervals, tempo runs, marathon-pace workouts, progression runs, or faster long runs. Some can also handle daily mileage.

Carbon-Plated Racing Shoes

These reviews cover carbon-plated shoes designed primarily for road races and faster running.

Trail Running Shoes

Trail running shoes vary considerably in cushioning, traction, protection, weight, width, and terrain. Read the individual review for the surfaces and conditions used during testing.

Stability and Guidance Shoes

These shoes use different approaches to guidance, including geometry, sidewalls, broader platforms, or traditional stability components.

Wider Toe Boxes and Lower-Drop Options

These shoes may work for runners researching a roomier toe box, lower heel-to-toe drop, or a less tapered forefoot. Width and volume vary by model.

Newest Running Shoe Reviews

These are the most recently published running shoe reviews on FueledByLOLZ.

Running Shoe Reviews by Brand

Choose a brand to jump directly to its current running-shoe reviews.

361 Degrees · adidas · Altra · ASICS · Atreyu · Brooks · Diadora · Flux · Hoka · Merrell · Mizuno · Mount to Coast · New Balance · Newton · Nike · On · Puma · rabbit · Reebok · Salomon · Saucony · Topo Athletic · While on Earth

Walking, Recovery, and Crossover Footwear

These shoes are kept separate from the running-shoe directory because their primary use may include walking, recovery, hiking, travel, or casual wear.

Running Gear Reviews

FueledByLOLZ gear reviews cover running apparel, watches, fitness equipment, recovery products, hydration gear, and running-related technology.

Recent Running Gear and Fitness Reviews

Browse all running gear and shoe review posts.

How I Test Running Shoes

Every FueledByLOLZ running-shoe review is based on firsthand wear and testing. I test shoes during the types of runs they are designed to handle, which may include easy runs, workouts, long runs, trail runs, races, walking, or time on my feet.

Testing information may include:

Total testing mileage
Longest run completed
Workout paces
Temperature and surface conditions
Foot width and sizing choice
Heel security
Midfoot fit and volume
Room in the toe box
Changes after 50 or 100 miles
Actual shoe weight measured on my scale
Outsole wear
Blisters, pressure, or toenail problems
Comparisons from the same type of run

Some shoes are received from brands, while others are purchased independently. Receiving a shoe does not guarantee a positive review. Opinions, fit observations, and testing results are my own.

Older Running Shoe Reviews

This page focuses on shoes reviewed during the previous two years. Older running-shoe reviews remain available for runners researching discontinued shoes, previous versions, or discounted models.

Browse the complete running-shoe review archive.

Running Shoe Review FAQ

How do I find a running-shoe review?

Use the categories near the top of the page to browse by intended use, or use the alphabetical brand directory to locate a specific model. You can also use the FueledByLOLZ search bar and enter the complete shoe name.

Are older running-shoe reviews still available?

Yes. Reviews older than two years are removed from the main directory but remain available through the complete shoe-review archive.

How often is this running-shoe review page updated?

The directory should be updated whenever possible. I try to update at least once a month, but who really enjoys the blogging admin work?

Does FueledByLOLZ review shoes for wide feet?

Yes. I usually wear a women’s size 10 or 11 wide and include detailed information about width, volume, heel security, and room in the toe box. Shoe shapes vary, so the individual review explains how each model fits.

Does FueledByLOLZ review both road and trail running shoes?

Yes. The directory includes road-running shoes, trail-running shoes, racing shoes, daily trainers, stability shoes, and workout shoes.

Find What You Need

Start Here

Best Running Shoes in 2026

Best Running Shoes for Women With Wide Feet

How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for You

The Anatomy of a Running Shoe

Find Running Shoe Reviews by Use

Daily Trainers

Max-Cushion and Recovery Running Shoes

Workout Shoes and Super Trainers

Carbon-Plated Racing Shoes

Trail Running Shoes

Stability and Guidance Shoes

Wider Toe Boxes and Lower-Drop Options

Newest Running Shoe Reviews

Running Shoe Reviews by Brand

361 Degrees

adidas

Altra

ASICS

Atreyu

Brooks

Diadora

Flux

Hoka

Merrell

Mizuno

Mount to Coast

New Balance

Newton

Nike

On

Puma

rabbit

Reebok

Salomon

Saucony

Topo Athletic

While on Earth