#314 2026 Super Shoe Roundup

Nathan, Matt, and David take a look back at the 2026 super shoe class so far, comparing and contrasting new releases like the Tyr Valkyrie Elite 2, Nike Alphafly 4, Adidas Adios Pro 5, and others each take a different approach. They also dig into what really determines how a super shoe performs or feels, and how smaller brands are approaching their first entries into the category.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:28 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 26:48 - 2026 Super Shoe roundup
• 28:08 - Tyr Valkyrie Elite 2
• 34:02 - What determines super shoe performance or feel? Raw pace or effort?
• 36:54 - Nike Alphafly 4
• 43:58 - Adidas Adios Pro 5
• 54:16 - Topo Specter Elite
• 56:46 - Skechers Aero Elite
• 1:07:16 - The approach smaller brands are taking towards super shoes
• 1:16:08 - Wrap-up