Most Exciting Running Shoes of 2026

We went to The Running Event and met with dozens of brands over the course of a few days in San Antonio, Texas. Here are the most exciting shoes coming in 2026, with a handful still under wraps. Check back all year long to get the latest releases and reviews!

INDEX
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Mizuno
5:14 - Mount to Coast
7:19 - Saucony
12:57 - Salomon
14:52 - Brooks
20:14 - Altra/Topo Athletic
25:52 - Tracksmith/Skechers
31:24 - On
37:41 - The Heavy Hitters (New Balance/Asics/Hoka/Nike/Puma/Adidas)

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