What’s next in running shoes — and are we entering a new era?
In this episode, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci break down the biggest Spring 2026 shoe releases and the state of the super shoe arms race.
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We cover:
• ASICS Superblast 3 and the “do-it-all” trainer debate
• Salomon’s aerodynamic Phantasm 3 — does aero matter for runners?
• On’s LightSpray expansion and what it means for performance footwear
• The latest super shoe developments from Adidas, Nike, ASICS, and Puma
• Why elite marathoners may be racing in shoes you can’t buy
• The rapid evolution of daily trainers
• Buy, Hold, or Sell: Our quick takes on the newest releases
We also discuss whether brands are innovating too fast, if super shoes are becoming inaccessible, and what everyday runners should actually buy in 2026.
If you're training for a spring marathon, planning a fall race, or just trying to keep up with the latest shoe tech, this episode is your complete 2026 preview.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro – Spring 2026 Running Shoe Preview
01:30 ASICS Superblast 3 Deep Dive
07:30 Superblast 3 vs Mega Blast – What’s the Difference?
11:40 Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 3 (Aerodynamic Super Shoe?)
20:30 On LightSpray Update & Cloudmonster 3 Hyper
26:00 2026 Running Shoe Trends
27:00 Creative Daily Trainers (Brooks, Nike, Saucony, ASICS)
33:30 Is the Classic Daily Trainer Dead?
38:40 Are Super Shoes Advancing Too Fast?
50:30 Super Shoe Watch – Nike Update
53:30 On Racing Shoe Updates
55:00 Adidas Pro Evo & Mystery 97g Shoe
57:00 ASICS MetaSpeed Developments
58:30 Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 4
01:00:00 Saucony, Brooks, New Balance & HOKA Super Shoes
01:07:00 Buy, Hold, or Sell – Rapid Fire Shoe Takes
01:27:00 Wrap-Up & Where Shoes Are Headed in 2026
