Ranking 2026 Running Shoe Trends — With YOUR Help

What will running shoes look like in 2026? 👟 In this video, I blind-rank the biggest 2026 running shoe trends — and I don’t do it alone. Before filming, I asked my Instagram community to send me the running shoe trends they think will matter most in 2026. Using those community-submitted ideas, I ranked each trend without knowing what was coming next, which led to some tough calls and a few surprises. We’re talking about: The future of running shoe foam How race-day tech is trickling into daily trainers Design shifts that could change how running shoes feel and perform Which trends are genuinely useful — and which might be overhyped This blind ranking format means I had to commit in the moment, so once a spot was taken… it was locked. 👇 Now it’s your turn Do you agree with the final ranking? Which trend should’ve been #1 — and which one doesn’t deserve the hype? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let me know how you would rank these 2026 running shoe trends. If you enjoy running shoe reviews, future gear trends, and honest opinions from a runner’s perspective, consider subscribing for more content like this. Thanks for being part of the FORDY RUNS community 🙌