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
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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.
Speedland RX:FPY
Speedland RX:FPY
About:When it comes to performance running, the right gear doesn’t just enhance your experience–it defines it. The Speedland RX:FPY road shoe is engineered to give runners superior comfort, unmatched durability, and optimal speed on paved surfaces. Designed with cutting-edge materials and a precision fit, this road shoe is more than just footwear; it’s a partner for those aiming to push their limits and achieve new personal bests. With its innovative design, lightweight construction, and unparalleled responsiveness, the RX:FPY road shoe is crafted to meet the demands of both casual joggers and elite athletes alike
If you’re the type of runner who hates to take the time to lace your shoes, meet your new favorite brand: Speedland. You will never return once you try the BOA lacing system combined with these amazing shoes.
Things We Liked:
"Energy return of the carbon plates is phenomenal, and the cushion feels like clouds. "
"I love the versatility and the durability of this shoe. "
Areas for Improvement:
"The edge on the outside of the ankle is very stiff, hard, and caused blisters; it should be softer."
"The BOA lacing is amazing, but if there could be a BOA for the top of the shoe and a BOA for the bottom portion, it would allow the perfect fit for an odd-shaped foot. "
Final Thoughts
The Speedland RX:FPY is the ultimate trainer you never knew you needed. Lightweight, bouncy underfoot, durable, a BOA PerformFit wrap that helps get the perfect fit around your foot, and the addition of a rigid carbon plate insert, help elevate this shoe from an everyday trainer to the ultimate race day super shoe.
Although the price might deter some people from trying this shoe for everyday use, once they do, the shoe's longevity and durability will keep them coming back. While most racing shoes last a mere hundred miles, the Speedland RX:FPY, after 250 miles, still feels responsive and full of pop. The removable carbon plate insert is easy to switch out when you are not racing, and the ability to have a trainer and racing shoe all in one is priceless.
If you are looking for a shoe that offers comfort, versatility, durability, and speed, look no further.
Specs:
- Drop: 7 mm
- Weight: 8.5 oz
- Price: $299
- Category: Cushion
- Type: Running - Road
- Fit: True To Size
- Ideal for: Speed, Recovery, Long Distance, Race
Buy:
Unisex