3 Top Running Shoes for 2015

The snow’s melting and the days are getting longer.  If the shifting seasons have you itching for trail or road, upgrade your kit with a pair of 2015’s top running shoes – to go longer, faster and harder.

Asics Cumulus: Long Miles

Asics Men's GEL-Cumulus 17

For underpronators and runners with marginal ankle roll, the latest Gel-Cumulus model is a solid pick. A flagship Asics product, the 16 rendition is both affordable and ready to go the distance.

Best For: Sturdiness, distance training, light road racing

Adidas Ultra Boost: Fast Miles

Adidas Ultra Boost

The lightweight Ultra Boost injects additional speed into every step; the patented midsole actually returns energy to your stride. Though hustle is the name of the game, Adidas didn’t shirk when it comes to support and fit.

Best For: Personal bests, race day

Pearl Izumi EM Trail M2: Hard Miles

Pearl Izumi EM Trail M2

If you’d rather hop over rock-strewn paths than continuously turn left on a bed of recycled tire rubber (i.e., the track), the EM Trail M2 is your pick. A burly carbon rubber sole, offset mids and defensive rock plates whittled down into a minimalist design that begs for variable trails.

Best For: Trail running, rocky roads