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7 of the Best Running Shoes of 2024

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7 of the Best Running Shoes of 2024

Apr 3, 2024

Running takes persistence, the ability to get up and say, “Today’s the day,” and to push yourself just a bit farther each time. For many runners, the secret ingredient to making that happen is finding the best running shoes for you — a pair that makes you excited to run and keeps you comfortable when it’s time to push through the hard parts. Whether your goals are to complete a marathon or just a couch-to-5K program, you can find the best running shoes of 2024 for men and women at Hibbett. Here are a few of our favorites:

HOKA Kawana - Man in Hoka Kawana's

HOKA Kawana

HOKA has been turning heads with outside-the-box running shoe designs for several years now, and the HOKA Kawana is its latest feat of engineering. The Kawana brings you a brand-new, ultra-light foam design, for that little extra bounce and boost that turns a good run into a great one. Add in the re-engineered SwallowTail™ heel and extended crash pad, and you’ve got a shoe that’s determined to push forward (and help you do the same). Grab the men’s HOKA Kawana in “Black/Lunar Rock” for its sleek moon-rock upper and hidden flare of color underneath, or check out how the women’s HOKA Kawana in “Nimbus/Ice Flow” makes you swear you could float away into the clouds.

Brooks Launch 9 - Orange Colorway

Brooks Launch 9

Simplicity, style and the joy of moving your body — that’s what the Brooks Launch 9 is made for. The running shoe experts at Brooks have crafted the Launch 9 with plenty of springy, speedy power and a lightweight feel for true freedom on the track. Plus, with its rich selection of vivid colorways, you can always find a Launch 9 that suits your style, whether that’s the animal spirit in the Run Wild collection or the vibrant heel pattern of the men’s Brooks Launch 9 in “Blue/Light Blue/Multi Color.” And naturally, for those who go for the classics, there’s the timeless simplicity of the Brooks Launch 9 in “Black/White” — guaranteed never to go out of style.

Nike Vomero 17 - Man in Vomero 17s doing Lat Pulldowns

Nike Vomero 17

Every runner needs a daily trainer that makes the miles fly by, and that’s exactly what the Nike Vomero 17 delivers. The ZoomX foam cushioning stack delivers one of the lightest and smoothest rides of any Nike running shoe, with a tuned support structure that helps you stay in control whether you strike with your heel or forefoot. Both the men’s Nike Vomero 17 "White/Platinum Tint/Racer Blue/Thunder Blue” and women’s Nike Vomero 17 "Hyper Violet/White/Laser Orange/Black" let you ride a futuristic vibe, while options like the men’s Nike Vomero 17 "Midnight Navy/Black/Racer Blue/Pure Platinum" keep it confidently classy.

New Balance FuelCell Prism

We dare you to look at New Balance’s new FuelCell Prism without thinking “speed…go fast…vroom vroom!” In addition to its high-octane looks, the FuelCell Prism’s dynamic engineering includes a ground contact EVA midsole and co-molded medial post — running-shoe speak for an incredibly light and responsive ride that also delivers stability in the moments when it counts the most. The men’s FuelCell Prism "Black/Grey" has the streamlined, toothy look of a jungle predator, plus a clever pop of blaze orange on the sole. Meanwhile, the women’s New Balance FuelCell Prism "Black" is just as fierce, with a feathering of pastel purple that passes any vibe check.

Nike V2K - Person Walking in Shoe

Nike V2K

Take the Nike Vomero, throw it in a time machine back to the mid-2000s, and add a few retro-modern touches like an extra-chunky heel. That’s how you get the Nike V2K, a training shoe that’s devoutly old-school and defiantly modern all at once thanks to its grounding in the Nike Vomero designs of the 90s and 2000s. Bring in a pop of bubblegum pink against sleek metallic grey with the women’s Nike V2K Run "White/Black/Cool Grey/Multi-Color," or channel an earth-tone spirit with the women’s Nike V2K Run "Lt Orewood Brn/Light Bone/Khaki/Earth.”

Nike Pegasus 39 - Grey Colorway, road running version

Nike Pegasus 39

You expect something pretty impressive from a running shoe named for a legendary winged horse, and the Nike Pegasus 39 has the daily running shoe down to a science. The entire shoe is built for smooth transition and comfort, with double Zoom Air units and super-light Nike React foam, plus a textured waffle outsole for unmatched traction and stability. A full range of colorways provides any look you can ask for, from the classic and razor-sharp men’s Nike Pegasus 39 "Racer Blue/White/Black/Anthracite" to the summery chill factor of the women’s Nike Pegasus 39 Premium "White/Hot Punch/Cobalt Bliss.”

Asics GEL-1130

The 2000s vibes continue with Asics’ latest GEL-1130 runners. Synthetic leather overlays and mesh underlays come together for a deliciously retro look, and the recycled construction helps reduce the shoe’s carbon footprint (no pun intended). And of course, the GEL-1130’s beauty goes much farther than skin deep, with a GEL™ cushioning system that provides exceptional stability and shock absorption. Rock them in the women’s Asics GEL-1130 "White/Malachite" colorway, or go with the warm caramel look of the men’s Asics GEL-1130 "Beige" that accentuates the GEL-1130’s dad-shoe aspects.

If you’re born to run, Hibbett has you covered with a complete range of the best running shoes of 2024. Our knowledgeable shoe pros can hook you up with powerful shoes to keep you striding on any terrain. Can’t make it into a store? We carry a wide variety of running shoes right on our website — start here with our full collection.

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