Neither Hoka One Bondi 5 nor New Balance M990V4 were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 92 Running Shoes expert endorsements , however neither Hoka One Bondi 5 nor New Balance M990V4 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Running Shoes received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Asics Novablast 4 or other critically acclaimed Men's Running Shoes of this month.
For reference, Asics Novablast 4 received 2 endorsements this month, from Men'sHealth (15 Jul 2024) and OutdoorGearLab (3 Nov 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Running Shoes | Tom's Guide | Men'sHealth | Best Products | CNET | Fit and Well | Verywell Fit | Healthline | Runner's World | Forbes | OutdoorGearLab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $200 | Asics Novablast 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | Check price | Hoka One Bondi 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price | New Balance M990V4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Men's Running Shoes ranking? It's here
| Rank | Change | Price | Running Shoes | Tom's Guide | Men'sHealth |
Best Products | CNET | Fit and Well | Verywell Fit | Healthline | Runner's World | Forbes | OutdoorGearLab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $200 | Asics Novablast 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $140 | Hoka Clifton 9 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price | Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | 2 |
| 4 | - | Check price | Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 41 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - |
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- Synthetic
- Full length EVA midsole
- Breathable upper with a 3D puff print
- Ideal for road and concrete
- Wide width available
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- Pigskin leather and mesh uppers
- ENCAP midsole technology and Encap PU ring with EVA core
- Dual density collar foam
- Approximate 12 mm drop
- Blown rubber outsole
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