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Editor’s Top Picks

The three pairs
we’d buy first

Out of 60 wear-tested pairs, these earned the highest overall scores from our editors.

01Jordan Air Jordan 11 Retro
Editor’s #1 · Basketball Shoes

Jordan Air Jordan 11 Retro

“The Jordan Air Jordan 11 Retro remains a benchmark in basketball sneaker culture, blending nostalgic design with genuine on-court performance.”

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SneakersNike Air Force 1 '07

Nike Air Force 1 '07

  • Iconic timeless design
  • Durable leather build
  • All-day Air cushioning
4.6
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SneakersNike Air Max 90

Nike Air Max 90

  • Visible Max Air cushioning
  • Iconic retro style
  • Durable everyday comfort
4.5
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SneakersNike Air Max 97

Nike Air Max 97

  • All-day Air cushioning
  • Iconic retro design
  • Versatile everyday style
4.6
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SneakersNike Dunk Low

Nike Dunk Low

  • Iconic retro style
  • Durable leather build
  • Versatile everyday wear
4.5
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SneakersNike Dunk High

Nike Dunk High

  • Iconic retro silhouette
  • Durable leather build
  • Versatile street style
4.5
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Basketball ShoesJordan Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG

Jordan Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG

  • Iconic basketball heritage
  • Premium leather craftsmanship
  • Timeless street style
4.6
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Basketball ShoesJordan Air Jordan 4 Retro

Jordan Air Jordan 4 Retro

  • Iconic retro silhouette
  • Air-Sole cushioning comfort
  • Durable leather build
4.6
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Basketball ShoesJordan Air Jordan 11 Retro

Jordan Air Jordan 11 Retro

  • Iconic patent leather design
  • Superior Air cushioning
  • Highly collectible colorways
4.7
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Basketball ShoesAir Jordan 3 Retro

Air Jordan 3 Retro

  • Visible Air Cushioning
  • Iconic Elephant Print
  • Premium Leather Build
4.6
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SneakersNike Blazer Mid '77

Nike Blazer Mid '77

  • Timeless retro design
  • Premium leather build
  • All-day comfort
4.5
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Running ShoesNike React Infinity Run Flyknit

Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit

  • Plush React cushioning
  • Injury-reducing stability
  • All-day comfort fit
4.4
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Running ShoesNike Pegasus 40

Nike Pegasus 40

  • Responsive React cushioning
  • Breathable engineered mesh
  • Reliable daily trainer
4.5
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Training ShoesNike Metcon 9

Nike Metcon 9

  • Rock-solid lifting stability
  • Durable rope-climb protection
  • Versatile mixed-training performance
4.5
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Running ShoesNike ZoomX Vaporfly Next%

Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next%

  • Maximum energy return
  • Ultra lightweight design
  • Race-proven performance
4.7
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SneakersNike Cortez

Nike Cortez

  • Timeless retro style
  • All-day comfort
  • Durable leather build
4.4
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SneakersAdidas Stan Smith

Adidas Stan Smith

  • Timeless minimalist design
  • Premium leather comfort
  • Versatile everyday style
4.5
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SneakersAdidas Superstar

Adidas Superstar

  • Iconic shell toe design
  • Durable everyday comfort
  • Versatile street style
4.5
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SneakersAdidas Samba OG

Adidas Samba OG

  • Iconic retro design
  • Versatile everyday style
  • Durable leather build
4.6
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SneakersAdidas Gazelle

Adidas Gazelle

  • Iconic retro streetwear look
  • Comfortable all-day wear
  • Durable suede construction
4.5
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Running ShoesAdidas Ultraboost 22

Adidas Ultraboost 22

  • Responsive BOOST cushioning
  • Adaptive knit fit
  • Durable all-weather traction
4.5
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Running ShoesAdidas Ultraboost Light

Adidas Ultraboost Light

  • Lighter BOOST cushioning
  • Energy-returning ride
  • Breathable adaptive fit
4.5
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SneakersAdidas NMD R1

Adidas NMD R1

  • Boost cushioned comfort
  • Iconic retro-futuristic style
  • Lightweight breathable upper
4.4
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SneakersAdidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2

Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2

  • Boost cushioning comfort
  • Iconic Primeknit design
  • High resale value
4.5
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SneakersAdidas Yeezy Boost 700

Adidas Yeezy Boost 700

  • All-day Boost comfort
  • Iconic chunky silhouette
  • High resale value
4.5
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SneakersAdidas Forum Low

Adidas Forum Low

  • Retro basketball style
  • Durable leather build
  • Iconic ankle strap
4.4
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SneakersAdidas Campus 00s

Adidas Campus 00s

  • Retro 90s streetwear style
  • Premium suede comfort
  • Iconic gum rubber sole
4.5
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Running ShoesAdidas Adizero Adios Pro 3

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3

  • Maximum energy return
  • Ultra-lightweight racing feel
  • Built for marathon PRs
4.6
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SneakersNew Balance 574 Core

New Balance 574 Core

  • All-day comfort cushioning
  • Classic retro style
  • Durable suede build
4.5
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SneakersNew Balance 550

New Balance 550

  • Retro 80s style
  • Premium leather build
  • Versatile everyday wear
4.5
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SneakersNew Balance 990v5

New Balance 990v5

  • All-day cushioned comfort
  • Made in USA quality
  • Classic timeless style
4.6
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SneakersNew Balance 327

New Balance 327

  • Retro chunky style
  • Cushioned all-day comfort
  • Breathable versatile design
4.4
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SneakersNew Balance 2002R

New Balance 2002R

  • Premium suede construction
  • All-day cushioned comfort
  • Iconic retro streetwear style
4.6
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Running ShoesNew Balance Fresh Foam 1080v13

New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v13

  • Plush all-day cushioning
  • Breathable engineered upper
  • Smooth ride transitions
4.6
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Running ShoesNew Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4

New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4

  • Carbon-plate propulsion
  • Lightweight race-ready design
  • Responsive energy return
4.6
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SneakersConverse Chuck Taylor All Star

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

  • Iconic timeless design
  • Affordable everyday style
  • Endless color options
4.3
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SneakersConverse Chuck 70

Converse Chuck 70

  • Premium vintage-inspired build
  • Extra cushioned comfort
  • Durable everyday style
4.5
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SneakersConverse One Star

Converse One Star

  • Iconic retro style
  • Lightweight all-day comfort
  • Versatile everyday sneaker
4.3
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SneakersVans Old Skool

Vans Old Skool

  • Iconic skate style
  • Durable build quality
  • Versatile everyday wear
4.6
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SneakersVans Sk8-Hi

Vans Sk8-Hi

  • Iconic high-top style
  • Superior ankle support
  • Skate-ready grip
4.5
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SneakersVans Authentic

Vans Authentic

  • Iconic skate style
  • Durable canvas build
  • Reliable waffle grip
4.5
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SneakersVans Era

Vans Era

  • Classic skate style
  • Durable waffle outsole
  • Affordable everyday comfort
4.4
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Casual ShoesCrocs Classic Clog

Crocs Classic Clog

  • All-day comfort
  • Easy to clean
  • Lightweight slip-on design
4.5
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SneakersReebok Classic Leather

Reebok Classic Leather

  • Timeless retro style
  • Genuine leather upper
  • Everyday comfort
4.4
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SneakersReebok Club C 85

Reebok Club C 85

  • Iconic 80s tennis style
  • Genuine leather comfort
  • Affordable everyday sneaker
4.5
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Training ShoesReebok Nano X3

Reebok Nano X3

  • Stable lifting platform
  • Breathable Flexweave upper
  • Durable for daily training
4.5
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SneakersPuma Suede Classic

Puma Suede Classic

  • Timeless retro style
  • Soft suede comfort
  • Versatile everyday wear
4.4
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SneakersPuma RS-X

Puma RS-X

  • Bold retro design
  • All-day cushioned comfort
  • Durable everyday build
4.3
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SneakersPUMA Cali Sport

PUMA Cali Sport

  • Retro platform style
  • All-day comfort
  • Durable leather build
4.3
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SneakersPuma Speedcat OG

Puma Speedcat OG

  • Retro motorsport style
  • Lightweight everyday comfort
  • Iconic suede design
4.3
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Running ShoesASICS GEL-Kayano 30

ASICS GEL-Kayano 30

  • Superior overpronation support
  • Plush long-run cushioning
  • Durable breathable design
4.6
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SneakersASICS GEL-1130

ASICS GEL-1130

  • Retro-inspired comfort
  • All-day GEL cushioning
  • Durable everyday sneaker
4.3
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Running ShoesASICS Gel Nimbus 25

ASICS Gel Nimbus 25

  • Plush GEL cushioning
  • Ideal for long runs
  • Breathable engineered mesh
4.6
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Running ShoesMizuno Wave Rider 27

Mizuno Wave Rider 27

  • Smooth stable ride
  • Breathable comfort fit
  • Durable long-mile performance
4.5
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Running ShoesOn 990 Cloud

On 990 Cloud

  • Responsive cloud cushioning
  • Breathable lightweight build
  • Smooth propulsive stride
4.4
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Running ShoesOn Cloudmonster

On Cloudmonster

  • Max plush cushioning
  • Smooth rocker transitions
  • Lightweight daily trainer
4.5
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Running ShoesHoka Speedgoat 5

Hoka Speedgoat 5

  • Aggressive trail traction
  • Lightweight protective cushioning
  • Durable rocky-terrain performance
4.6
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Running ShoesHoka Bondi 8

Hoka Bondi 8

  • Ultra-plush max cushioning
  • Smooth rocker transitions
  • Stable wide platform
4.5
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Running ShoesHOKA Clifton 9

HOKA Clifton 9

  • Ultra-lightweight cushioning
  • Smooth rocker ride
  • Great for long runs
4.5
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Soccer CleatsUnder Armour Furon Pro

Under Armour Furon Pro

  • Locked-in sock-fit collar
  • Ultra-thin ball touch
  • Lightweight speed traction
4.4
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Running ShoesUnder Armour HOVR Phantom 3

Under Armour HOVR Phantom 3

  • Zero-gravity HOVR cushioning
  • Adaptive sock-like fit
  • Durable all-terrain outsole
4.3
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Before you buy

Buyer’s Guide

The questions we get asked most — answered straight.

01How do I pick the right sneaker size when buying online?

Sizing varies by brand and last shape, so check the specific size chart for that model rather than relying on your usual size alone. Our fit notes in each review flag whether a pair runs narrow, wide, long or short so you know whether to size up or down.

02What should I look at first: cushioning, support, or outsole?

It depends on use. Running and high-impact activities benefit from responsive cushioning and support; everyday wear prioritises comfort and outsole durability. Compare the listed specs and pros/cons on each review to match strengths to your use case.

03Are pricier sneakers always better quality?

Not necessarily. Price can reflect materials, brand positioning or limited releases rather than pure performance. Weigh the specific features and pros/cons against what matters to you instead of assuming cost equals quality.

04How much should ratings influence my decision?

Ratings are a useful signal of overall satisfaction, but they summarise many opinions. Pair the score with the detailed pros, cons and specs to check the reasons behind it line up with your priorities.

05When should I replace my running shoes?

Visible outsole wear, reduced cushioning response, or new discomfort are practical signs. Manufacturer guidance in the specs offers a reference point, but how the shoe feels during use matters just as much.

06What is the safest way to try a new brand or model?

Compare the highlights, features and pros/cons closely against a pair you already know fits you well. Checking width, fit notes and materials in the specs reduces the chance of surprises.