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Performance

Engineered for the athlete in you. Performance trainers push the boundaries of what footwear can do.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Carbon fibre plates, PEBA foam, Flyknit uppers — performance footwear is a technology arms race. The gains are real and measurable.

Sport-Specific Design

Every sport demands different things from a shoe. Running, training, court sports and field sports each have unique biomechanical requirements.

The Crossover

Performance technology increasingly crosses over into lifestyle. The best-looking trainers of the moment often have serious athletic credentials.

Editor's Selection

Shop Performance Trainers

Curated picks with links direct to the retailer. Prices correct at time of publishing.

Nike Alphafly 3Nike

Nike

Alphafly 3

The pinnacle of marathon racing technology. Carbon plate and triple-stack foam.

£285Shop →
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3Adidas

Adidas

Adizero Adios Pro 3

The shoe that broke the two-hour marathon barrier.

£250Shop →
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3New Balance

New Balance

FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3

NB's answer to the carbon plate revolution. Exceptional energy return.

£230Shop →
Asics Metaspeed Sky+Asics

Asics

Metaspeed Sky+

Designed for runners who increase stride length at speed.

£250Shop →
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3Saucony

Saucony

Endorphin Pro 3

A versatile race shoe that performs across distances.

£200Shop →
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2Puma

Puma

Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

Aggressive carbon plate geometry for maximum propulsion.

£230Shop →
Nike Vaporfly 3Nike

Nike

Vaporfly 3

The race shoe that changed marathon running. Carbon plate and ZoomX foam.

£250Shop →
Hoka Rocket X 2Hoka

Hoka

Rocket X 2

Carbon plate and PEBA foam. Hoka's most aggressive race shoe.

£225Shop →
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4Runners Need

Brooks

Hyperion Elite 4

Nitrogen-infused DNA Flash foam and a carbon plate. Built for speed.

£230Shop →
On Running Cloudboom Echo 3On Running

On Running

Cloudboom Echo 3

Helion superfoam and a carbon plate. Swiss precision for race day.

£250Shop →
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 StrungAdidas

Adidas

Adizero Prime X 2 Strung

The most aggressive Adidas race shoe. Strung upper and triple-stack foam.

£350Shop →
New Balance FuelCell RC Elite v3New Balance

New Balance

FuelCell RC Elite v3

Lightweight and fast. NB's most responsive race shoe.

£220Shop →
Saucony Endorphin EliteSaucony

Saucony

Endorphin Elite

PWRRUN HG foam and a carbon plate. Saucony's fastest shoe ever.

£230Shop →
Nike Pegasus 41Foot Locker

Nike

Pegasus 41

The most versatile daily trainer Nike makes. Reliable and cushioned.

£125Shop →
Asics Gel-Nimbus 26Asics

Asics

Gel-Nimbus 26

Premium cushioning for easy days and long runs.

£180Shop →
Hoka Mach 6Hoka

Hoka

Mach 6

Lightweight and fast. Handles tempo and easy runs with ease.

£145Shop →
Brooks Ghost 16Runners Need

Brooks

Ghost 16

Neutral cushioning and a smooth heel-to-toe transition.

£140Shop →
On Running Cloudsurfer 7On Running

On Running

Cloudsurfer 7

Helion superfoam and a rocker geometry for a propulsive feel.

£150Shop →

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