My TOP 3 Most DISAPPOINTING Running Shoes of 2026 (So Far) | Run4Adventure

It's been a great start to 2026 for testing new running shoes. So far, I've put 26 pairs through their paces, including both road running shoes and trail running shoes from a wide range of brands.

While many of them have impressed me, not every shoe has lived up to the hype. A few have fallen well short of expectations, leaving me genuinely disappointed for a variety of reasons.

In this video, I'm counting down my Top 3 Most Disappointing Running Shoes of 2026 (So Far), explaining why they missed the mark and who, if anyone, they might still be suitable for. If you're thinking about buying your next pair of running shoes, hopefully this review will help you avoid an expensive mistake.

Let me know in the comments if you've tried any of these shoes, and don't forget to share your own biggest running shoe disappointments of 2026 so far!

Thanks for watching, we'll see you in the next video and as always – stay safe and keep on running!

0:00 Intro
1:33 Disappointing shoe No 3
3:25 Disappointing shoe No 2
5:49 Disappointing shoe No 1

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Run4Adventure is a UK-based trail and ultra running channel sharing race vlogs, training tips, and honest running gear reviews to help runners of all levels. Loyd, with over 10 years of running retail experience and extensive personal experience across a wide range of distances and terrains, brings you down-to-earth running shoe reviews and gear insights from a true product geek.

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