What are the best running shoes for long-distance races?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Brand ⇅ | Model ⇅ | Weight (oz) ⇅ | Stack Height (mm) ⇅ | Drop (mm) ⇅ | Midsole Material ⇅ | Outsole Material ⇅ | Waterproof ⇅ |
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Brooks Glycerin 23
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£130.68 ≈ | — | — | 10.6oz | 38/30 | 8mm | DNA TUNED | Rubber | — |
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The Glycerin 23 is a plush, highly cushioned neutral daily trainer with zoned nitrogen-infused DNA TUNED foam for soft landings and responsive toe-offs. It suits runners seeking maximum comfort and stability for long runs and high mileage.
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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v15
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£126.94 ≈ | — | — | 9.2 | 40 | 6 | Infinion (EVA/TPEE blend) | Rubber | — |
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The 1080 v15 is a max-cushion daily trainer using New Balance's Infinion supercritical foam for more energy return and lighter weight. It suits runners who want plush long-run cushioning and a responsive, comfortable daily trainer.
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Nike Air Zoom Alphafly 3
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£212.82 ≈ | — | — | 7.7 | 38 | 8 | ZoomX foam with full-length carbon-fiber plate and forefoot Air Zoom units | Fast Shot rubber | — |
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The Alphafly 3 is a lightweight, marathon-focused racing shoe featuring a high ZoomX foam stack, forefoot Air Zoom units and a full-length carbon-fiber plate for a propulsive ride. It suits competitive and recreational runners seeking maximum energy return and race-day speed.
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HOKA Bondi 9
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£104.55 ≈ | — | — | 10.5 oz (M), 9.3 oz (W) | 43/38 (M), 42/37 (W) | 5 mm | Supercritical EVA | Durabrasion rubber | — |
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The Bondi 9 is HOKA's maximum-cushion road shoe updated with a supercritical EVA midsole and a knit upper for added comfort and responsiveness. It suits runners and walkers who want plush protection for daily miles, recovery runs, or long periods on their feet.
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