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The Supwell teams top 5 “daily trainers” of the year so far📊

Picking a daily trainer isn’t as straightforward as it sounds, so we had each member of the Supwell rank their own top five based on what they personally consider a “daily trainer.” Some lean toward lightweight workhorses, others prefer max cushion cruisers, and a few even included plated options they reach for every day. There are no right or wrong answers, just the shoes we’ve found ourselves lacing up the most throughout the first half of the year⚡️

Whose top 5 looks the strongest to you? 👀

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Is the running shoe rotation dead?☠️

At some point the running shoe rotation stopped being a rotation and turned into a full-blown collection. The idea of having a nice organized 5-shoe setup sounds great until one new daily trainer, one super trainer, and one race shoe later somehow turns into 25 pairs sitting in the office. We talked about this on the latest Mileage Pod and came to the conclusion that the mythical runner with a perfectly curated rotation might not actually exist anymore. Full episode drops tonight on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts🎙️

How many shoes are in your “rotation” right now?

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The Supwell team’s top 5 shoes of the year… so far👀

The team has tested more shoes than ever this year and narrowed the list down to their top 5 picks of 2026 so far. From full-on race day weapons to max-cushion cruisers, every shoe on this list stands out for a different reason and has earned its spot among the year’s best so far 💥

What’s in your top 5 shoes of the year?⬇️

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The Supwell team has been testing some heat from the Great White North all the way down to Texas🔬👨‍🔬

Stay tuned on the Supwell app, our email newsletter, and here on IG for reviews from the Supwell team to give you a better idea of how different shoes work for different types of runners🔥⚡️

What do you want to hear from the Supwell team?⬇️

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Are people sleeping on this shoe?⬇️ 😴

On the latest episode of The Mileage Pod, we broke down our top 10 most slept-on running shoes and one that came to mind for Yowana was the Asics Metaspeed Ray. After revisiting it for a 21-mile long run, the ride completely flipped the script—bouncy, soft, incredibly lightweight, and just flat-out fun to run in. While it may not have the aggressive snap of something like the Fast-R 3, the smooth feel and marathon-ready performance made a serious case for being one of the best race day options that hobby joggers might be overlooking 🏃‍♂️

Be sure to catch the full list on The Mileage Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts🎙️ What’s a running shoe you think people are sleeping on right now?⬇️

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The Supwell team’s picks for various types of runs⚡️

From recovery miles to race day, every shoe in this lineup has a specific purpose in our rotation and shows how different the “best” option can be depending on the session. We broke down what each member of the team is reaching for across recovery, aerobic, zone 3, fun daily miles, workouts, long runs, and race day so you can see how our preferences change by effort and feel. Some of these picks are all about comfort and protection, while others are built purely for speed and pop on faster days🔥

Who’s list do you matchup with most?⬇️

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Supwell’s Connect 4️⃣
Shoes the entire Supwell team loves🔥

When the whole team agrees on a shoe, you know it’s serious. From the ultra-light bounce of the Xiaonian to the pure race-day electricity of the Fast-R 3, every shoe here brings something unique that keeps us coming back for more. The Vomero Plus delivers that plush daily comfort, while the Red Hare 9 Ultra and Streakfly 2 round things out with speed, versatility, and a ride we keep reaching for week after week⚡️

Which shoe from our Connect 4 is making your lineup?⬇️

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Does this broccoli sprout shot really help hobby joggers?👀

We talked about just that on the Mileage Podcast and kept coming back to the same question… does it actually move the needle for everyday runners. The science people reference sounds interesting, but it’s tough to say how much the shot truly translates to better training, recovery, or performance in everyday runners. At the end of the day it can’t hurt but it definitely makes for a fun debate among mileage-obsessed hobby joggers🌱

Do you think products like these are worth trying?⬇️

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The Supwell team’s favorite shoes right now⚡️

From max-stack monsters to featherweight speed demons, the squad is locking in on pairs that hit every vibe. We’ve got daily trainers built for endless comfort, race-day weapons ready to fly, and some sneaky value picks that are punching way above their weight. No matter your lane, there’s a standout here waiting to carry the miles🔥

Who’s top 3 is your favorite? What’s your top 3?⬇️

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The @lining.official Red Hare 9 Ultra is a category defining shoe👀

Somewhere between a daily trainer and a zone 3 champ, the Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra doesn’t fit neatly into the usual boxes. The ride feels more mechanical and rhythmic than expected, giving it a bounce that naturally nudges the pace faster without feeling like a true workout shoe. It’s not something we’d reach for to hammer intervals, but it also doesn’t feel like a pure max-cushion cruiser either. In practice it almost behaves like a zone 2 champ… basically just an elevated daily trainer that keeps things smooth while quietly pushing the pace ⚙️

What category would you put the Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra in?⬇️

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