With City to Surf just a few weeks away, there’s never been a better time to make sure you’re in the right shoes come race day.
Looking for the top 5 running shoes you should have in your wishlist? Here’s the tips from THE ICONIC sports team.

First up in our favourites, is the MIZUNO Wave Inspire 15.
Mizuno’s wave plate midsole gives the perfect balance of stability and shock absorption.
The latest update to the Wave Inspire boasts a brand new upper, which features a softer fit and noticeable weight reduction with a more modern design.

Next up, we have the NEW BALANCE’s 860. This is the perfect shoe for runners looking for moderate stability which merges comfort and performance.
These features all stem from the dual density TruFuse midsole, which provides runners a firm, stable ride, while cushioning each stride.
The 860 provides a grippy outsole which is super durable and designed to survive all distances and conditions.

Now we have the ASICS GEL-Kayano 26.
In its 26th edition, the Kayano continues to be one of the go-to shoes for many runners requiring a balance of cushioning and stability
The redesigned gel technology has improved the impact absorption of the shoe, as well as softening the feel.

Number 4 on our wishlist, is the Brooks’ Glycerin 17.
This shoe continues to have Brook’s amazing first feel.The midsole uses Brooks patented DNA Loft foam technology which boasts a softer & lighter feel, while not compromising on responsiveness or durability.
The Glycerin 17 is the perfect training partner as it’s suitable for all distances.

And fifth and final on our wishlist is Under Armour’s HOVR Phantom SE
One of the smartest shoes you will ever wear.
Under Armour’s built in record sensor tracks all your key metrics via bluetooth and syncs with MapMyRun so you’ll be able to keep a close eye on your progress.
That’s the top 5 running styles on our wishlist. Good luck with the training.