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Tom’s Guide
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Nick Harris-Fry

I’ve tested 53 running shoes in 2025 — these are the 3 I’d buy myself right now

Puma Velocity Nitro 4, Adidas Evo SL & Puma Fast-R 3 on a sidewalk.

It’s been a stellar year for running shoes so far, and having tested most of the major new launches in 2025 I have several new favorites that have displaced shoes from last year in my affections.

Narrowing down my top three shoes from the 53 I’ve tested this year wasn’t easy, but there are some standouts that offer an unparalleled blend of value and performance that I’d certainly pick up myself.

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