With Spring upon us and summer right around the corner, it's time to refresh your footwear for the season ahead. Whether you're hitting the pavement, exploring trails, or upgrading from everyday style, the 2025 Spring Shoe Guide has you covered. This year brings a perfect blend of innovation, comfort, and style, with top brands rolling out shoes that cater to runners, casual walkers, and lifestyle enthusiasts alike. Expect cutting-edge materials, eco-conscious designs, and bold aesthetics that will keep you ahead of the game. Get ready to step confidently into the new season with shoes tailored to your needs and preferences.
We gathered testers from all over the country, including veteran runners at ACTIVE, to extensively test the shoes in this guide. Our testers put their shoes through at least 20 running miles (some way more than 20 miles) while paying attention to comfort, fit, weight, breathability, flexibility, and ride.
From updates of old favorites that had our feet singing to new releases that will ensure you'll find something to motivate your miles well into summer, you're guaranteed to find a shoe you'll love. We know money might be tight, but if you can, treat yourself! You deserve it.
Spring Shoe Guides
AHNU | Asics | Brooks | Craft | Diadora | HOKA | KURU | La Sportiva | Merrell | New Balance | Nike | The North Face | Reebok | Rossignol | Salomon | Saucony | Scarpa | Skechers | Speedland | Under Armour
Why Trust Us?
ACTIVE.com's editorial team relies on the knowledge and experience of fitness and wellness experts, including competitive athletes, coaches, physical therapists, nutritionists, and certified trainers. This helps us ensure the products we feature are of the highest standard. Collectively, the team has spent countless hours researching equipment, gear, and recovery tools in order to create the most accurate, authentic content for our readers. Customer satisfaction is also a key part of our review process, which is why we only feature products that are highly rated.
Reebok FloatZig Symmetros
Reebok Nano Gym
Reebok FloatZig Symmetros
About: Discover the future of running with the Reebok FloatZig Symmetros. Meticulously designed for runners who demand comfort, speed, and innovation, the FloatZig Symmetros redefines what it means to hit the pavement confidently. Featuring groundbreaking Floatride Energy Foam technology, this running shoe delivers lightweight cushioning that propels you forward with every stride. The unique Zig energy bands on the outsole provide flexibility and superior energy return, making long runs and quick sprints effortless. Whether training for your next race or enjoying a weekend jog, the FloatZig Symmetros is built to keep you moving at your peak. Lace up and experience running like never before.
This shoe moves with you and provides a spring to your step
Things We Liked:
"Super comfortable and still stylish. "
"The unique zigzag geometry allows for the ultimate comfort and stability over the miles, the shoe moves with you and smooths out the ride."
Areas for Improvement:
"Laces come untied easily. "
"A loop at the heel would help ease getting the shoe on."
Final Thoughts
The unique Floatzig geometry allows the shoe to expand more and return energy, giving you a springy ride in ultimate comfort. The Floatride energy foam provides more foam underfoot for high-mileage running, offering a smooth ride that adds stability over time. This shoe moves with you, providing great traction while absorbing shock, and making you feel like you have a spring in your step. If you're looking for the perfect running shoe or the ultimate everyday shoe, this won't disappoint. It will provide a well-cushioned ride that lasts for miles and feels effortless.
Specs:
- Drop: 6 mm
- Weight: 10.5 oz
- Price: $150
- Category: Neutral
- Type: Running - Running
- Fit: True To Size
- Ideal for: Training, Cross Training, Race, Walking
Buy:
Women's | Men's
Reebok Nano Gym
About: Step into the gym with unmatched stability and versatility wearing the Reebok Nano Gym. Engineered for high-performance training, the Nano is a go-to shoe for athletes tackling every type of workout, from heavy lifts to cardio circuits. Its wide toe box and elevated heel provide essential support for squats and deadlifts, while the durable Flexweave knit upper keeps the shoe breathable and resilient during high-intensity activity. The enhanced grip on the outsole ensures you stay grounded on any surface, giving you the confidence to push past your limits. The Nano Gym shoe is more than a training shoe; it’s a partner in your fitness evolution, designed to adapt to your every move.
These are great shoes to wear around the gym, providing enough support for all my workouts.
Things We Liked:
"It's great to have a pair of shoes designed for the gym. I felt very stable on my feet."
"This is an affordable, good-looking shoe with a solid fit."
Areas for Improvement:
"I'd recommend a slight increase in the breathability."
"The make of the shoe was great. I'd add more grip to the sole and redesign around the ankle to reduce pinching."
Final Thoughts
The Nano is a solid shoe at a great price that is perfect for any strength workout! You'll love the solid platform and great fit. This shoe is solid for all your lifting or CrossFit-style workouts, even in warm climates. You certainly can't go wrong putting a pair of these in your gym bag!
Specs:
- Drop: 8 mm
- Weight: 12 oz
- Price: $100
- Category: Stability
- Type: Cross Trainers
- Fit: True To Size
- Ideal for: Gym, Everyday Wear
Buy:
Women's | Men's