10 Best Road Running Shoes of December 2025

• NEUTRAL: For runners who need a balance of flexibility & cushioning
• Lightweight mesh upper with 3-color digital print delivers complete breathability
• Durable leather overlays for stability & that locks in your midfoot
• EVA sockliner provides soft, step-in comfort
• Charged Cushioning midsole uses compression molded foam for even greater responsiveness & durability, providing optimal cushioning & energy return

Under Armour

• Rearfoot GEL Cushioning System: Attenuates shock during impact phase and allows for a smooth transition to midstance.
• Removable Sockliner: A sockliner which can be removed to accommodate a medical orthotic.
• AHAR Outsole: Acronym for ASICS High Abrasion Rubber. Placed in critical areas of the outsole for exceptional durability.
• Reflectivity

ASICS

• Shoe Category: Support
• Weight: 10.7 oz. | 303 g.
• Pronation: Moderate, Severe
• Cushion: Plush
• Construction Type: Stability
• Surface: Road, Track
• Arch: Normal (mid) , Low, Flat
• Offset: 8mm
• Heel Stack Height: 28
• Forefoot Stack Height: 20

Saucony

• Snug, sock-like fit
• Responsive Boost midsole
• adidas Primeknit+ textile upper
• Regular fit

adidas

• Ultra-plush Fresh Foam Ground Contact midsole is supremely lightweight
• Soft engineered knit upper features a new Ultra Heel construction for a sleek rearfoot fit
• Rubber pods are carefully placed in the high-abrasion heel and toe-off areas
• Synthetic

New Balance

• Synthetic/mesh upper
• Rubber outsole
• NB comfort insert

New Balance

• Cushioning: Lightweight, flexible response. Surface: Road. Differential: 10 mm. Heel/Toe: 22 mm/12 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. Removable textile footbed. Ortholite® sockliner provides excellent underfoot support, comfort, and moisture manag
• 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

• Rearfoot GEL Cushioning System: Attenuates shock during impact phase and allows for a smooth transition to midstance.
• Removable Sockliner: A sockliner which can be removed to accommodate a medical orthotic.
• Removable Sockliner: A sockliner which can be removed to accommodate a medical orthotic.
• Trail Specific Outsole: Reversed lugs provide uphill and downhill traction on all types of terrain.
• AHAR Outsole: Acronym for ASICS High Abrasion Rubber. Placed in critical areas of the outsole for exceptional durability.

ASICS

• SHOE SIZE: "D" = Medium width, "EE" = Wide width
• THIS SHOE IS FOR: Neutral runners obsessed with softness and cushioning. Sleeker than in the past, this shoe will appeal to people who love tons of cushion but — until now — haven’t loved the style.
• SUPER-SOFT CUSHIONING: The DNA LOFT cushioning provides a soft, luxurious feeling underfoot without losing responsiveness or durability, while the OrthoLite sockliner provides premium step-in comfort.
• THE PERFECT FIT AND FEEL: The plush feel of an internal stretch bootie surrounds your foot and moves and expands with your stride. The engineered mesh upper and 3D Fit Print technology only enhance the fit.
• SMOOTH TRANSITIONS: The DNA LOFT transition zone makes every move from heel to toe feel incredibly soft and smooth.

Brooks

• Versafoam cushioning for more comfort than ever before
• A cushy stack of VERSAFOAM cushioning feels responsive to provide every level of runner comfortable strides
• The triangular-lugged outsole grips the terrain for rock-solid footing
• The trail-specific mesh with supportive overlays locks your foot into place and protects from trail debris

Saucony