Best Marathon Shoes 2025: Best running shoes for every marathon runner

As we head towards Autumn marathon season, we thought it was time to bring you an update to our tried and tested, handpicked list of the best marathon shoes you can buy right now. Whether you’re shooting for sub-3, six hours or just survival, We’ve got a shoe you can lace up to conquer the 26.2. We’ve tested dozens of new shoes since our last update and in the next 20 minutes or so we’ll talk you through the standout footwear. The shoes that get the highest approval from ALL of the The Run Testers. From the fastest carbon racers to the comfiest, cushioned big-mile eaters and the top-value marathon shoes, we’ve broken the list into categories and you can hit the links in the caption below to jump to those. if you’re in the market for a specific type of shoe for your next race. Hit play to get into our best marathon shoes for 2025. Starting with the best shoes for training and racing… JUMP STRAIGHT IN: 0:00 – Intro 1:02 – Best Marathon Shoes for Training and Racing 3:46 – Best Non-Plated Marathon Shoes 6:22 – Best Marathon Shoes for Beginners 8:57 – Best Value Marathon Shoes 11:14 – Best Carbon Race Shoes for the Marathon 12:44 – Most Comfortable Marathon Shoes