Nick's preferred all-rounder of the two — a faster, more connected, more responsive trainer that also handles easy days, at a substantially lower price than the Hyperboost Edge.
+14 earlier reviews from The Run Testers
Near-unanimous top pick for traditional daily trainers — a lightweight, springy Lightstrike Pro midsole with a rocker that handles easy runs and fast work, though the medial cutout can feel wobbly for some.
Best for: Top value marathon pick — well below RRP now, performance close to a race shoe.
Best for: Top daily/all-rounder pick of 2025 for Tom — exceptional value (often found around £80).
An exceptional value all-rounder with a bouncy, cushioned Lightstrike Pro ride that works across nearly every run; some testers call it the best new shoe of the year despite some stability trade-offs.
Best for: Versatile daily training across easy to fast paces for runners who like a soft, bouncy ride and don't need maximum stability
Outstanding value training+racing shoe that performs well beyond its price point — top pick for runners who don't want to break the bank on a marathon shoe.
Best for: Training + racing on a budget, including the marathon
Steal at £130 — performance you wouldn't have dreamt of at this price three years ago. Standout shoe everyone loves. A bit less stable than the Rebel v5, but faster.
Tommy calls the Evo SL a far superior shoe to the Boston 13 thanks to its soft, bouncy Light Strike Pro ride and exceptional value, punching well above its price point as a high-performance all-rounder.
Best for: Runners who want a versatile, soft, bouncy performance daily trainer for everything from easy runs to marathon pace and intervals, at an excellent price.
One of the reviewer's favorite shoe launches ever — a springy, lightweight, rockered daily trainer that shines at fast paces while still being versatile enough for easy running.
Best for: Speed-focused daily trainer; a lightweight all-rounder that can handle everything from 400m reps to easy steady runs for runners without stability concerns.
Nick and Tom's preferred pick — an exceptional lightweight do-it-all trainer that punches well above its price, with enough comfort for easy runs and a top-end gear for hard sessions.
Best for: Lightweight versatile daily trainer that doubles as a speed-work shoe and budget marathon racer; best for experienced runners who like lightweight shoes.
An exceptionally priced speed-leaning all-rounder with a fun, fast, bouncy ride; lighter and quicker than the Megablast and the better value buy for most runners despite slightly less stability and cushioning.
Best for: Fast training sessions, track workouts, aggressive tempo runs and 5K racing for neutral runners who want a lightweight speed-leaning all-rounder at a great price.
An exceptional-value speed-leaning daily trainer that performs at the level of shoes costing twice as much, preferred overall by the reviewers despite lacking stability for newer runners or pronators.
Best for: Fast training sessions, tempo runs, intervals, and even racing for neutral runners wanting a versatile speed-leaning daily trainer at a competitive price.
The testers' favorite of the two, praised as a phenomenally priced, versatile, bouncy daily trainer that excels at faster paces and can even race, though it lacks stability.
Best for: Versatile plate-free daily trainer for runners who want a soft, bouncy, fast-feeling shoe across easy runs, tempo, intervals, and even racing.
A landmark value shoe with a soft, bouncy Lightstrike Pro ride that excels at speed work and doubles as a fun, versatile daily trainer for those who don't need extra stability.
Best for: Track workouts, intervals, and tempo sessions; versatile all-rounder at a great price
A fantastic, versatile speed shoe with a bouncy, propulsive ride that can even be raced at shorter distances; the better pick over the Mach 7 if you want pure speed and don't mind some inward roll.
Best for: A fast, bouncy speed shoe that also works as an all-rounder for runners who don't need stability
