Updated July 10, 2025 02:48PM
If you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This supports our mission to get more people active and outside.Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy
10 of This Year's Best Super Shoes, Tested
We ran in ten super shoes, back-to-back, and compared their feel and ride so you can narrow your search for the best model that fits your stride and preferences.
(Photo: 101 Degrees West)
The super shoe phenomenon is here to stay, after it’s $200 Weight 6.7 oz. Drop 8 mm Soft Score 5 Rocker Starts just before ball of foot — moderately-fast roll, slightly flexible
Jonathan: Overall Feel: Smooth and light. The foam hits the sweet spot with a soft landing and quick rebound. The rocker is early, but slightly flexible so doesn’t force you forward — creating smooth rolling feel but less propulsive pop than others. Doesn’t rearrange stride, a well-cushioned racing flat feel.
Saucony Endorphin Pro 2
| Price | $200 |
| Weight | 7.5 oz. |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Soft Score | 8 |
| Rocker | Starts under ball of foot — rolls quickly as weight moves forward to toes |
Adam: I was pleased to have these late in the test because they are a blend of many of the best qualities of super shoes with stride-lengthening zippiness paired with float, cushion, and an exceptionally comfortable upper.
Jonathan: Overall Feel: Soft roll. Soft landings give way quickly to forward roll and bouncy pushoff. Rocker engages just as weight moves to forefoot and isn’t too aggressive: feels efficient and unobtrusive while speeding stride — and pace.
ADVERTISEMENT
Skechers GOrun Elite Hyper
| Price | $190 |
| Weight | 5.7 oz. |
| Drop | 4 mm |
| Soft Score | 2 |
| Rocker | Starts just before ball of foot — rolls sharply with upturned toe spring |
Adam: The lack of weight and springiness makes me want to burn it up in these, given the snappiness, especially for shorter distances and up to a half marathon — but probably not much further.
Jonathan: Overall Feel: Quick! Supercharged racer with a close to the ground feel moderated by just a bit of Hyperburst’s firm, protective cushion and quick bounce. Up-turned rocker kept me on my toes and turning-over quickly — more fast than efficient, geared to shorter races.
From PodiumRunner
