Shoe review — best marathon shoes 2026
Which marathon shoe is actually worth
it in 2026?
We track ratings and comments on marathon running shoes from runners who've actually raced in them — no brand sponsorships, just real feedback.
Review dataAggregated from runner-submitted reviews, updated as new ones come in
Reviews collected
68 so far
Shoes covered
6 models
Brands covered
5 brands
Reviewer countries
1 so far
Verified owners
100% only
Top picks side-by-side, full specs
1
ASICS Metaspeed Sky
Carbon, Running
2
HOKA Carbon X 2
Carbon, Running
3
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 4
Carbon, Running
| Rank | Shoe | Price | Weight (M9) | Stack height | Plate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | $250 | 7.5oz | 2mm | Carbon, Running |
| 2 | | — | — | — | Carbon, Running |
| 3 | | — | — | — | Carbon, Running |
| 4 |  | — | — | — | Carbon, Running |
| 5 |  | $250 | 99oz | — | Carbon, Running |
| 6 | test test | — | — | — | — |
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