New running shoes: April 2026
5 new running shoes arrived in April 2026. Here's what's new, what changed from the last version, and what each one is best for.
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Nike · Road to trail
ACG Pegasus Trail
A Pegasus built for dirt: ReactX foam, a grippier All Terrain Compound outsole and a wider base. Brilliant for towpaths, park loops and door-to-trail runs.
290 g9 mm dropbalancedsmooth -
Nike · Daily trainer
Pegasus 42
The workhorse gets a full-length Air Zoom unit and extra forefoot foam: a lively, dependable everyday trainer that handles easy runs and the odd tempo without fuss.
What's new: Swaps the Pegasus 41's two Air Zoom units for a full-length curved Air Zoom plate and a roomier, more anatomical fit. Same ReactX foam, stack and 10 mm drop.
285 g10 mm dropbouncybalanced -
HOKA · Trail
Zinal 3
A light, nimble trail racer for fast, technical mountain courses.
230 g5 mm droplightresponsive -
New Balance · Stability
860v15
A sturdy stability shoe with a huge width range.
300 g8 mm dropbalancedstable -
On · Trail
Cloudsoma
An all-new all-terrain shoe for shorter trail runs.
290 g6 mm dropbalancedgrippy
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