What Shoe To Buy For Intervals (Every Brand 2026)

Which running shoe should you actually buy for your intervals and fast workouts? This is a simple buyer's guide: the single best interval shoe from every major brand, so you can walk into your favourite store and grab the right one. For each shoe you get the workout it's best for, the weight, the foam and plate, the fit, and the real pros and cons from reviewers. THE 8 INTERVAL PICKS: • adidas Adizero Boston 13 — the do-everything super-trainer ($160) • Nike Zoom Fly 6 — the Alphafly trainer ($190) • Hoka Mach 6 — the tempo value king ($140) • Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 — the tempo all-rounder ($175) • Puma Deviate Nitro 3 — the underrated plated trainer ($160) • New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 — the fast daily speedster ($140) • On Cloudboom Strike — the race-day speedster ($280) • ASICS Magic Speed 4 — the budget super-trainer ($170) HOW TO CHOOSE: For short, fast reps, go light (Rebel v4, Mach 6, Zoom Fly 6). For tempo runs and longer reps, go plated (Endorphin Speed, Magic Speed, Boston 13). On a budget? The Mach 6 and Rebel v4 are unbeatable at $140. Which one are you taking to your next workout? Tell me in the comments, and subscribe for full reviews of every shoe on this list. #runningshoes #intervals #running #tempo #runningshoes2026