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We tapped dozens of testers and Pelotons Robin Arzon to find the best of the best.
The Sneaker Awards are a Shape editors Roman Empire.
We and our elite pool of testers spend hours and hourstesting each shoethat crosses our Internet online window.
Over 43,436 hours of testing so far, to be exact.
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But you dont have to takejustour word for it.
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Lace up and dont forget the double knot these are thebest sneakers of 2024.
These are now my go-to shoes.
They work just as well for casual weekend brunches as they do for walking to and from the gym.
We loved the comfortable ankle and arch support, especially after putting these through a dizzying travel itinerary.
The foam cushioning is next-level, and the knit upper is sock-like without being constricting.
We felt bouncy and energetic with each step, no matter how long we stood in these colorful kicks.
Forty-seven percent of respondents said that the biggest barrier to running was uncomfortable shoes.
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Simply take thefive-minute fit predictor quiz, and youre one step closer to your pair of juuuuuust right shoes.
Arzon notes she was pleasantly surprised by the custom fit of this shoe.
Bonus points for the generous toe box, which gave us plenty of wiggle room.
I love this shoe!
We also loved the shoes lightweight and firm cushioning highly recommend.
The FloatZig 1 introduces ZigTech technology, meaning the midsole has a zig-zag design for a responsive energy return.
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We were also impressed by how responsive these shoes are.
No matter what the trail threw in our path, we felt nimble and stable in these shoes.
Extra shock absorption in the heel helped keep us pain-free.
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To that, wed simply hand you the Nike InfinityRN 4 running shoes.
(Written with the utmost respect.)
In all seriousness, we loved how versatile this shoe was for HIIT training.
Skechers
These are a go-to training shoe for me.
They translate well from barbell to conditioning work.
During running segments, the neutral alignment felt natural and lightweight for flying through sprints with ease.
Alex Huang
This is an excellent bootcamp shoe.
It transitions well from plyometric work with enough stability to handle load bearing exercises.
Light, yet sturdy.
Lululemon
Theyll be new go-to shoes for bodyweight workouts.
Our editors spent hours transitioning these kicks from workout mode to recovery mode by stepping into the convertible heel.
Plus, the cooling material stopped us from overheating, even during a grueling AMRAP finisher.
Reebok
This is a responsive shoe perfect for speedwork.
I love it on the tread and the road for interval runs.
I have never run in a shoe so responsive in my years as a runner, shared one tester.
On Cloud
Hit your half-marathon PR, then celebrate the rest of the day werethatconfident your legs wont be gassed.
The energy that this shoe absorbs and converts to propel you to the next stride is simply amazing.
Im eager to get more miles in these shoes!
Nike
Theyre light and feel designed for long-distance PRs.
Each step felt light and bouncy, like we had hang time in the air before landing effortlessly.
Aerodynamic cutouts on the sole and a propulsive rocker bottom mean Track Tuesdays will never be the same.
Alex Huang
We contacted certain testers with follow-up questions how did this shoe perform on the track versus pavement?
Did you think the fit was off?
to verify we crossed our ts and dotted our is.
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Robin Arzonis Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton.
She believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof.
Arzon lives in New York City with her husband Drew and their children, Athena Amelia and Atlas Sage.
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