Every current shoe that comes in a narrow (B or 2A) fit, plus shoes that reviewers say fit snugly through the heel and midfoot. Too much room lets your foot slide, which causes blisters and black toenails.
26 current models, ranked by their average score from published reviews (how we rank). Updated October 2026. Want a personal pick? Try the shoe finder.
If your heel lifts or your foot slides forward on downhills, the shoe is too wide, not too long. A narrow fit or a snug, low-volume upper fixes that better than going down a size.
Brooks and New Balance make the most narrow-width shoes. With any shoe, a heel-lock (runner's loop) lacing through the top eyelet adds a lot of hold.
A mild-stability daily and ultra trainer that uses a 3D Archrail in its LightCELL midsole for guidance without a stiff post. It feels steady and well protected, with a traditional 10 mm drop.
PUMA's good-value everyday trainer adds a softer top layer of NITRO foam, a plusher upper and even grippier rubber. A simple, flexible, traditional ride that handles easy miles and the odd quicker run, and it is often discounted.
Brooks' sub-200 g marathon racer with DNA Gold PEBA foam, a carbon SpeedVault+ plate and a steeper rocker. Its best Hyperion Elite yet, though still a step behind the top super shoes.
192 g7 mm dropCarbon platepropulsivestable£240 RRP
The 860 v15 grows into a big, cushioned stability cruiser, guiding the foot with a broad base and a thin Stability Plane rather than a hard post. Great for easy and long miles in four widths, but too heavy for quicker running.
A light, low-key trainer with a firmer, ground-connected ride and a DNA Flash forefoot. Great value for quicker days if you don't want a max-stack shoe.
PUMA's premium cushioned trainer now uses a full-length PEBA-based NITRO foam for a soft, bouncy and fairly light ride. It suits easy and steady running more than faster sessions.
New Balance's tallest road cruiser, with a broad base that keeps a deep slab of soft foam surprisingly steady. Best saved for easy, recovery and long slow miles.
ASICS' mid-priced stability trainer gets lighter, a little taller and noticeably bouncier. Support stays steady and unobtrusive, making it a dependable daily shoe for runners who need some guidance.
The race-tuned Genesis, with a lower 6 mm drop, an optiFOAM² forefoot puck and an integrated gaiter. Nimble, protective and stable on rocky mountain terrain.
A traditional support trainer with a full ReactX midsole, firm guidance at the heel and midfoot, and plenty of width options. Durable and dependable for heel strikers who want everyday stability.
A max-stack, bouncy super trainer with a reshaped nylon Wave Plate that gives the midfoot a springboard feel. Best at steady and marathon paces; the soft foam can feel sluggish when jogging.
A light, low-stack trail racer now built on nitrogen-infused supercritical EVA for extra spring. It is nimble and flexible on mixed, moderately technical ground, but offers little cushioning or stability for long days.
PUMA's tallest-stacked trainer, now much lighter than the original and surprisingly stable for its height. Best for easy, recovery and long runs rather than anything quick.
A traditional 10 mm drop, high-mileage trainer built to soak up heavy ultra training blocks. It is steady and predictable rather than bouncy, and best kept for easy and long runs.
The 880 v15 packs in far more Fresh Foam X than before, turning New Balance's workhorse into a cushier, lower-drop daily trainer. It is durable and comes in four widths, though heavier and less nimble than older versions.
A light, nimble all-terrain shoe with Helion HF foam, a mild rocker and a sock-like upper. It shines on roads, dirt and smooth trails but lacks the protection and grip for rocky or muddy ground.
A max-cushion trail cruiser with dual-density Fresh Foam X, a subtle rocker and Vibram Megagrip lugs. Comfortable and well-gripped for long, runnable trail days, but heavy and less nimble on technical ground.
A rebuilt long-distance trail shoe with Helion HF foam, a forked Speedboard rock plate and new Missiongrip rubber. It is stable, protective and durable, but the ride is firm rather than cushy.
Nike's cushioned everyday trail shoe, rebuilt with springy ReactX foam, a taller stack and a forefoot rock plate. Very comfortable and protective on dirt and moderate trails, but heavy, and the grip isn't the best on wet rock.
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