Here are the top running-shoe picks for 2025 (summary based on major gear tests and editors’ awards). Note: these recommendations reflect reviews and roundups current as of September 10, 2025.

Top picks by category

• Best all‑around / do‑everything trainer — Adidas Adizero EVO SL (light, responsive daily trainer that reviewers called a strong all-purpose pick). (runnersworldblog.com, menshealth.com)
• Best versatile daily trainer (comfort + speed) — Hoka Mach 6 (plush yet snappy; many outlets praise its range from easy miles to tempo runs). (nationalgeographic.com, REI.com)
• Best max‑cushion / long miles — Brooks Glycerin Max / Glycerin 22 (very plush, for long recovery miles and high comfort). (menshealth.com)
• Best race‑day / supershoe — Hoka Rocket X 3 (balanced propulsion for race day without being over‑powerful for most runners). (menshealth.com)
• Best versatile plated / faster trainer — ASICS Megablast (high‑stack, responsive foam; praised for durability and versatility). (tomsguide.com)
• Best trail shoe — Saucony Peregrine 15 (grippy, protective, strong all‑terrain performance); Hoka Mafate 5 is also a top rugged/technical option. (runnersworld.com, gq.com)
• Best stability / overpronation support — ASICS Gel‑Kayano 31 (longtime stability favorite with updated cushioning/support). (Forbes.com)
• Best roomy / wide toe box — Altra Experience Flow 2 (wide FOOTSHAPE toe box and comfortable midsole). (menshealth.com)
• Best minimalist / barefoot option — Vivobarefoot Primus Flow (very low stack, flexible, for experienced minimalist runners). (menshealth.com)
• Best budget / value pick — options like Reebok FloatZig 2 and several sub‑$150 trainers (many editors highlight solid performance at modest price points). (menshealth.com, REI.com)

Quick buying & fit tips

• Match shoe to the run: pick lighter, lower‑stack/plated shoes for race/tempo work and cushioned trainers for long/recovery runs. (menshealth.com, runnersworldblog.com)
• Fit matters more than hype: try shoes late in the day, with the socks you run in, and allow ~thumb‑width in the toe for toe splay. If you pronate heavily, consider a tested stability model. (Guides from major testers explain how to choose.) (runnersworld.com, REI.com)
• Replace at ~300–500 miles depending on foam wear and your weight/terrain. (menshealth.com)

If you’d like, I can narrow these to the best options for your specific needs (road vs trail, race distance, foot width, pronation, budget).