10 Best Athletic Shoes For Women of December 2025

• Truly Unique: The New Balance Fresh Foam Roav v1 running shoes are the ultimate in casual athletic style. Pairing a bold, attractive look with plush comfort, these cushioned running shoes are in a league of their own.
• Fresh Foam Midsole: Feel like you're running or walking in the clouds. The first of three proprietary technologies in this athletic shoe, Fresh Foam midsole cushioning is precision engineered to deliver an ultra-cushioned, lightweight ride.
• NDurance Outsole: Step up your game without wearing out your favorite running shoes. Ndurance rubber outsole technology provides superior durability in high-wear areas to help get more out of the shoes.
• Ultra Heel: These neutral running shoes boast a head-turning heel that performs as well as it looks. The Ultra Heel design hugs the back of the foot for a snug, supportive fit. This unique heel works alongside the bootie upper for all-day comfort.
• 8mm Drop: These lightweight shoes feature a heel-to-toe drop of approximately 8mm. Due to variances created during development and manufacturing processes, references to 8mm are approximate.

New Balance

DUOYANGJIASHA

• Textile and Synthetic
• Versa foam cushioning technology
• Grid technology
• Durable rubber outsole
• Supportive upper overlays

Saucony

• Cushioning: Lightweight, flexible response. Surface: Road. Differential: 10 mm. Heel/Toe: 21 mm/11 mm.Built for the low-mileage runner looking for a versatile, everyday shoe. Breathable mesh and synthetic upper materials. Laminate mid-foot cage provides structural support. Lace-up closure. Padded tongue and collar. Breathable fabric lining offers a great in-shoe feel. Ortholite® sockliner provides excellent underfoot support, comfort, and moisture management. AmpliFoam™ mid
• Please click here for more information about ASICS® Running Technology.
• The ASICS® GEL-Contend® 5 running shoe has the lightweight durability and superior traction to take your running workout to the next level.
• Predecessor: GEL-Contend 4.
• Support Type: Neutral to underpronation.

ASICS

• Women's specific fit
• Cloudfoam memory sockliner and textile lining
• Easy, everyday runners
• Hugs the foot

adidas

• Rearfoot GEL technology cushioning system - Attenuates shock during impact phase and allows for a smooth transition to midstance.

ASICS

• AmpliFoam Midsole - Engineered to maintain durability at softer densities, providing better flexibility, comfort, and platform adaptability ideal for natural running.
• Rearfoot GEL technology cushioning system - Attenuates shock during impact phase and allows for a smooth transition to midstance.
• Ortholite Sockliner - Moisture management (Ortholite is a registered trademark of ATP Manufacturing LLC).

ASICS

• Traction outsole with footprint design and pivot points for ease of movement
• Flex-foil and direct Fuse layers provide support
• Dual density foam midsole with high impact N-Gage EVA energy return provides shape retention and cushioning on impact
• closure type: Lace Up

Ryka

• Women's specific fit
• Lace closure
• Stretch mesh upper
• Sock like fit hugs the foot

adidas

• Women's specific fit
• Lace closure
• Knit textile upper
• Textile lining, Cloudfoam Memory sockliner

adidas