In this video I’m doing a proper mid-year rotation check-in: my 14 most used running shoes of 2026 so far. I’ve logged a record number of miles already this year, and the big change for me has been having a much more rounded rotation—rather than hammering one or two pairs into the ground. I rank them from 14th place upwards and chat through where each one has fitted in: easy miles, long runs, sessions, race day, and the odd bit of trail as well. The main takeaway is that “best” depends on what you’re training for and what your week actually looks like. I’m looking at what I genuinely keep reaching for—what’s comfortable when I’m tired, what feels stable when the legs are cooked, and what still gives me a bit of pop when I want to turn it over. If you’re building a marathon block, the goal is covering all bases: a reliable daily shoe, something cushioned for long runs, something quicker for workouts, and (if you need it) a shoe that can handle mixed surfaces without feeling like a brick on the road.