New running shoes: August 2026
5 new running shoes arrived in August 2026. Here's what's new, what changed from the last version, and what each one is best for.
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Altra · Trail
Olympus 7
Max-cushion zero-drop trail cruiser for long days.
320 g0 mm dropplushprotective -
Brooks · Trail
Cascadia 20
Brooks' trusty trail workhorse: stable, protective and confidence-inspiring on rough ground.
What's new: Swaps DNA Loft v3 for bouncier DNA Flash v2, adds 4 mm of stack, moves to a Vibram Megagrip outsole and sheds about 11 g, on a narrower platform.
310 g6 mm dropprotectivestable -
Brooks · Max cushion
Ghost Max 4
High-stack, broad-based and lighter than before: a protective, naturally stable cruiser for easy miles.
295 g6 mm dropplushrocker -
HOKA · Trail
Tecton X 4
Twin carbon plates and PEBA foam make this a trail super shoe that stays comfortable from 5K to 50 miles.
255 g5 mm dropCarbon platepropulsivelight -
New Balance · Super trainer
SuperComp Rebel
A brand-new plated super trainer replacing the SC Trainer. Outside named it the best 2026 speed-workout shoe.
240 g6 mm dropPlate / rodspropulsivebouncy
Which new shoe suits you?
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