Best Running Shoes for Racing & Training

Runner ranks the best shoes in his running shoe collection and gives recommendations on spikes, flats and trainers for road races, track races, cross country, everyday workouts, and hard training.

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[jeff_]

Dragonfly actually doesn’t have a carbon plate, it’s a Pebax plate. The foam is what makes it so op

[YourAverageDude.]

I love the croc reference. Spencer is the only guy crazy enough to run a 4:18 mile in them, and then call them OP.

[radkillswit]

Crazy how brooks allowed a Nike shoe. Shows how crazy Nike is

[TeenTri_Life]

When he was like "and now for the best shoe" I was expecting a next level supershoe... he said crocks... not sure how to react.

[GotDamBoi]

Speaking of chonkers, I have like 75 miles in the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 and it's incredible imo. Still super stable but a much softer ride than the previous 2 iterations of the shoe

[greggcoleman]

Kipchoge ran 12:52 in the Miler spike that looked like the version you're holding. His didn't have the air bag up front or new age foam.

[mkscott]

I am wearing Hykes Ultra Sport and lightest shoes I have owned and wide toe box so they feel great.

[zrgaming]

Really liked this kind of video you should do more shoe reviews too!!!

[Klian]

Hey bro I was very lucky to find a pair of alphafly half a year ago with a crazy price of 100, I LOVED every run in it, it's definitely a PURE road shoe, on the roads they take you to the mooon! But unfortunately... During my XC season tryout they popped because of a very little spiky plant on the ground/trial. So if you are going to use them in the future PLSSS don't take them to any other surface expect for raod :)! (Kipchoge broke the world record in them for a reason, feel like more bounce and fun than vapors, but not as easy control. And your ankles definitely not gonna like them. ;)

[porthabalar]

The Victories have a carbon plate but the Drag’s do not

[karisse]

glad I saw your channel. im a stability shoe person too.

[trainwellracewell]

I’m excited to try the new Brooks Ghost Max

[nickmanville]

I'm far from an elite runner.
I love Hoka trail shoes, the Speedgoat is my favorite line of shoes probably ever and I foresee myself wearing those as long as they make them.
I dont like Hoka road shoes though because of the durability, I bought a pair of Bondi 8's and I was shocked by how quickly they wore out.
Currently I use Asics for my road shoes but I love Hoka's trail shoes.

[CarsonThomas]

I personally suggest the Asics Gel Nimbus 25 or 26's. I absolutely love these shoes

[wyattmay]

Dragonflies don't have carbon in them, just full length PEBAX.

[chrisccuenca]

Hi Spencer, great video! Switching to barefoot shoes was a game-changer for me. They let my feet move naturally, which helped improve my posture and balance. Over time, I noticed my feet and legs getting stronger too. I wear Hykes Escapes, and they’re comfortable, minimalist, and durable. It’s like getting back to the way our feet are supposed to work.

What do you think about barefoot shoes?

[JesusGonzalez-zchk]

I’m a 2:01 800m runner and I’m looking for some Nike spikes for my senior season. Does anyone have any recommendations?

[simeonweers]

I’ve used the arahi 4 years running and it comes apart in that same spot every time but they are so comfy and stable

[benjaminkuch]

I like the Adidas Ambition as a training spike. They are quite comfortable, but still fast (as a decathlete I can do 1000m reps and also sprints in them) and they dont have a plate, so I don't put too much stress on my achilles tendon in training

[nix]

how many shoes should a highschool distance runner have? 1 pair of trainers, 1 pair of flats for cross country, and 1 pair of track spikes?