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Reviewed by Marcus Webb, Outdoor & Active Editor

Nike Vaporfly 3

The fastest marathon shoe — carbon fiber plate and ZoomX foam have broken more records than any other shoe.

Brand: Nike  •  Price: $260  •  Rating: 4.7/5

Weight: 6.6 oz (men's) Drop: 8mm Cushioning: ZoomX foam Plate: Full-length carbon fiber

On Cloudmonster 2

The bounciest running shoe — On's CloudTec Phase cushioning creates a unique, trampoline-like ride.

Brand: On  •  Price: $170  •  Rating: 4.5/5

Weight: 10.4 oz (men's) Drop: 6mm Cushioning: CloudTec Phase + Helion HF Plate: Speedboard