Super Trainer

2 Plates, 1 Big Question: Is the CEP Optaspeed Bowtech Built for Your Race Distance

CEP's Optaspeed Bowtech dual carbon plates and Supercritical N+Foam deliver centered force distribution. Our testers found it shines on the track but leaves you wanting more cushion when the miles…

Fast Runners Will Love the Mizuno Neo Vista 3. Everyone Else Might Want to Keep Looking

The Mizuno Neo Vista 3 is a notable step up in this super trainer line, delivering serious stability and durability for faster runners tackling long miles. Our team had mixed…

Best Super Trainers Explained: Who Actually Needs One and Which Ones Are Worth the Price

Not quite a race shoe, way more fun than a basic trainer, super trainers are the upgrade your long runs have been begging for. We tested the best so you…

Hoka Skyward X2 Review | A Great Update to One of the Best Shoes for Back of the Pack Runners

Big cushion, carbon plate, genuine fun on race day. The Hoka Skyward X2 delivers where it counts for heavier and back of the pack runners.

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 Review | Another Strong MidPack Racer and Super Trainer

With a name this long it's no surprise the shoe isn't entirely sure if it's a daily trainer or a super trainer, either way we enjoyed the SuperComp Trainer V3

Asics Superblast 3 Review | So Bouncy You’ll Forget It’s Supposed to Be a Daily Trainer

Daily trainer and super trainer are a blurred line these days and Asics has done it again with new foam in the Asics Superblast 3.

TYR Valkyrie Speedworks Runner a Plated Trainer for Daily Miles

A plated trainer that will take you through a lot of daily runs without much thought, we like the TYR Speedworks runner as an all arounder.

Puma Deviate Nitro 4 Review | The Best Value Super Trainer You’re Not Wearing

Can one shoe replace many shoes? The Puma Deviate Nitro 4 is sure trying with its blend of cushion and speed that our team loved.

Does the Saucony Endorphin Azura Deserve a Place in the Line Up?

The Saucony Endorphin Azura adds a fresh option to the Endorphin family. While this daily trainer needs a brief break-in period, it delivers performance and comfort that makes it well…

Brooks Glycerin Max 2 Review | Why Distance Runners Love this Ultra-Cushioned Trainer

45mm of cushion could be unstable, but the Brooks Glycerin Max 2 feels great with every step and will serve a lot of runners well. Our review

Asics Superblast 2 Review | 200 Mile Update (A Race Shoe for the Masses)

Can a max cushioned shoe really feel fast? The Asics Superblast 2 review dives in to what makes this expensive trainer so good.

ASICS Sonicblast Review | A Plated Trainer for The Middle of the Pack

A PEBAX plated cushioned shoe for the middle of the pack, the Asics Sonicblast is a shoe that can take you through many paces feeling solid.

On Cloudboom Max Review | Super Shoe for Average Runners

Our review of the all new On Cloudboom Max nylon plated running shoe designed for the middle of the pack to enjoy all the speed, bounce and comfort of a…

Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Review | When the Sequel is Better than the Original

Super trainers are a tricky blend of bounce, cushion and speed without sacrificing stability. The Mizuno Neo Vista 2 has hits and misses.

Brooks Hyperion Max 3 Review | Divided Minds On This Supertrainer

Did the updates to the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 make or break this super trainer? Check out the full review to see what we thought.

Saucony Endorphin Trainer Review | 4:30 Marathon Shoe

Newest in the Endorphin line up, can it find a lasting place? We think the Saucony Endorphin Trainer will work for mid and back of the pack.