The Best Marathon Running Shoes for Crushing Race Day

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Running is booming, and this enthusiasm extends all the way to the sport’s pinnacle: marathons. Last year, more people ran the 26.2 miles than ever before. The 2025 London, Paris, and New York City marathons all saw a record number of finishers, and this year’s stats are pointing towards even more growth — with the 2026 London Marathon witnessing an all-time high of 59,830 finishers and New York’s race in November having a good shot at breaking that. First-timer? We’ll let you in on a little secret: You’ll want purpose-built shoes when you lace up on race day. The best marathon shoes on the market feature every brand’s cutting-edge technology, which usually includes specs like a carbon plate for propulsion and advanced cushioning that holds up across all those miles. These innovations have advanced by leaps and bounds (pun intended) over the last few years, right alongside running’s skyrocketing popularity, so it’s no wonder the new carbon plate–equipped shoes are being referred to as “super shoes” for their ability to slash time off everyone’s records. The daily runners you’ve been using to train will

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