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My Favourite (& MOST DISAPPOINTING) Shoes of 2026 So Far (in every category)

2026-07-05 Sports
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Top Comments (10)

@wylie102 2026-07-05

The Dynafish really does creep up on you. First run I was like "oh it's kind of like the EVO SL, maybe a bit softer", then I start using it for my long runs, then I'm also using it for my longer sub-t intervals. Now it's got more miles than all my others and I'm looking at a second pair just so I'm not using it on back to back days

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@vincent7223 2026-07-05

RH9U by far the best shoe I have ever used

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@BenParkes 2026-07-05

What has been your best shoe of 2026 so far?!

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@wisconsinscratches4534 2026-07-05

Hope everyone has good runs this week 👟. Thanks for sharing as always ben, Sarah 💜

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@Ian-oi2pe 2026-07-06

Having been an Asics, Hoka and Saucony runner over the last 8yrs, I wanted to step away from the norm, and from the ever increasing prices. After watching many reviews I finally went for 2 shoes from Kiprun. The Kipride Max and Kipstorm Tempo. Both amazing shoes that easily rival the big names. These will be my shoes as I train for the Melbourne Marathon.

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@juansierradiaz1617 2026-07-05

This year I started running because of this channel. So far I have completed two 10K races! Thank you much !

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@bradhenderson5508 2026-07-06

The Dynafish is the way...just ordered my second pair. Literally do it all.

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@LiquidTurbo 2026-07-06

This man is working even while on vacation - props!😆👌🏼

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@dariusjs7 2026-07-05

My Dynafish EU 47 came in at 232g which is one of the lightest shoes I have. Got it off their shopify storefront for €120 and the serrated laces are a must.

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@BenProSng 2026-07-06

My fav is the XTEP 360X 3.0 for intervals and HYROX for 2026. For older shoes that I am still enjoying: Nike Zoom Fly 6(tempo and HYROX) Saucony Endorphon Speed 4(intervals) New Balance Rebel V5(long run/recovery run)

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