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Best plated training shoes

Plated training shoes (super trainers) ranked by the Runometry Index, judged only against other plated trainers.

The current models of the profile (the latest generation of each line), ranked by the Runometry Index: lightness, cushioning, foam.

Runometry Index · Autumn 2026 season

Top 3

  1. HOKA Mach X 3, side view

    HOKA

    Mach X 3Runometry Index 87 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  2. ASICS Sonicblast 2, side view, White

    ASICS

    Sonicblast 2Runometry Index 82 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  3. Brooks Hyperion Max 4, side view, White

    Brooks

    Hyperion Max 4Runometry Index 74 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated

The rest of the pack

  1. 4Nike Zoom Fly 6, side view, Green
    NikeZoom Fly 6Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    Runometry Index 73 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  2. 5adidas Adizero EVO SL EXO, side view
    adidasAdizero EVO SL EXORoad · Daily trainers
    Runometry Index 71 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  3. 5ASICS Magic Speed 5, side view, Orange
    ASICSMagic Speed 5Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    Runometry Index 71 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  4. 5Saucony Kinvara Pro, side view, Grey
    SauconyKinvara ProRoad · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    Runometry Index 71 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  5. 8Saucony Endorphin Speed 5, side view, White
    SauconyEndorphin Speed 5Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    Runometry Index 69 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  6. 9HOKA Skyward X 2, side view, Black
    HOKASkyward X 2Road · Max cushion shoes
    Runometry Index 65 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  7. 10Skechers Aero Tempo, side view, Black
    SkechersAero TempoRoad · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    Runometry Index 62 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  8. 11Saucony Endorphin Trainer, side view
    SauconyEndorphin TrainerRoad · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    Runometry Index 57 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  9. 12Puma Deviate NITRO 4, side view, Black
    PumaDeviate NITRO 4Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    Runometry Index 56 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  10. 13New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3, side view, Grey
    New BalanceFuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    Runometry Index 54 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  11. 14Altra Vanish Tempo 2, side view, White
    AltraVanish Tempo 2Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    Runometry Index 53 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  12. 15
    MizunoWave Neo WindRoad · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    Runometry Index 50 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  13. 16Salomon Spectur 3, side view
    SalomonSpectur 3Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    Runometry Index 49 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated

    Catalogue price £165

  14. 17
    The North FaceVECTIV ForwardRoad · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    Runometry Index 48 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated
  15. 18
    HOKABondi XRoad · Max cushion shoes
    Runometry Index 23 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Plated

Scored from published facts (weight, stack, foam material), never from a test or a review. The price never counts: it has its own list.

The best value for money

  1. 1adidas Adizero EVO SL EXO, side view
    adidasAdizero EVO SL EXORoad · Daily trainers
    The best value for money: +30%Index 71 · $150
  2. 2HOKA Mach X 3, side view
    HOKAMach X 3Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    The best value for money: +26%Index 87 · $190
  3. 3ASICS Sonicblast 2, side view, White
    ASICSSonicblast 2Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    The best value for money: +19%Index 82 · $190
  4. 4Nike Zoom Fly 6, side view, Green
    NikeZoom Fly 6Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    The best value for money: +12%Index 73 · $180
  5. 5ASICS Magic Speed 5, side view, Orange
    ASICSMagic Speed 5Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    The best value for money: +9%Index 71 · $180
  6. 5Saucony Kinvara Pro, side view, Grey
    SauconyKinvara ProRoad · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    The best value for money: +9%Index 71 · $180
  7. 5Saucony Endorphin Speed 5, side view, White
    SauconyEndorphin Speed 5Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    The best value for money: +9%Index 69 · $175
  8. 8Brooks Hyperion Max 4, side view, White
    BrooksHyperion Max 4Road · Tempo & uptempo shoes
    The best value for money: +2%Index 74 · $200

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