{
  "id": 1422908,
  "title": "We asked Tom’s Guide readers what brand of running shoes they wear, and there was a clear winner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/we-asked-toms-guide-readers-what-brand-of-running-shoes-they-wear-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/we-asked-toms-guide-readers-what-brand-of-running-shoes-they-wear-and-there-was-a-clear-winner"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tom's Guide recently polled their readers about their preferred running shoe brand. The results were clear, with Asics emerging as the clear favorite, garnering more votes than the next four brands combined. This aligns with the author's personal preference, as they too favor Asics for their wide range of options and top-performing models. Asics' Megablast, Novablast 6, and various super-shoes have garnered praise for their balance of comfort, speed, and value. On the other hand, Puma, which has recently improved its road running shoe lineup, has lagged behind in rankings. However, Puma's lightweight shoes like the Deviate Pure Nitro offer excellent value and performance, making them worthy competitors. Other brands like Hoka, Brooks, New Balance, Saucony, and On also have their share of loyal followers, as seen by their respective percentages.",
  "summary": "While the most popular running shoes don’t always match up with my personal picks as a reviewer, I do agree with our reader poll that put Asics in the top spot for brands.",
  "key_points": [
    "Asics is the clear favorite among Tom's Guide readers for running shoes.",
    "Asics  Megablast, Novablast 6, and super-shoes are praised for comfort, speed, and value.",
    "Puma, despite recent improvements, lags behind in rankings compared to Asics."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Asics' dominance in the poll reflects its broad appeal, driven by a wide range of well-regarded options, putting pressure on other brands like Puma to step up their game.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}