Most men don’t pick running shoes—they inherit them from an ad they saw during the IPL or a friend who swears by “energy return.” But a good pair of running shoes isn’t just about speed. It’s about not hating your knees. It’s about showing up at 6am without your joints filing a restraining order. Whether you’re training for a marathon or just gasping your way through a 3K loop near your ex’s house, the right pair matters. Here’s your no-nonsense, overanalysed, judgment-free guide to the best running shoes for men in India right now. We’ve converted the prices, skipped the marketing fluff, and tested our sarcasm endurance. Lace up. Or don’t. But at least pretend like you care.
Best Running Shoes For Men In India For Adidas, Puma, New Balance And More
Asics Novablast 5
Price: ₹13,999
Think of this as the shoe equivalent of a rebound relationship. Soft, springy, wildly forgiving and just the right amount of unhinged. It’s got a trampoline-like midsole that’ll fling you forward whether you asked for it or not. Good for neutral runners. Even better for those who crave drama in their stride.
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
Price: ₹17,187
Max-cushion. Max-name. Max comfort. This is a plush ride designed for runners who want to feel like they’re jogging on a Scandinavian memory foam mattress. Ideal for long hauls and long overthinks.
Saucony Guide 17
Price: ₹14,299
For the mildly overpronating, chronically overthinking man. The Guide 17 offers support without being a buzzkill. Think of it as your therapist in shoe form—structured, stabilising, and okay with how slowly you’re processing this ‘fitness journey’.
Adidas Adizero Evo SL
Price: ₹15,999
Featherlight. Fast. And slightly smug about it. The Evo SL is a race-day sneaker that doesn’t waste time cushioning your feelings. It's for runners chasing PBs or existential meaning between kilometre markers.
Nike Pegasus Plus
Price: ₹16,995
The Pegasus line has been around longer than most people's gym memberships. The Plus version is your everyday trainer’s cooler cousin—lightweight, responsive, and always ready for a last-minute 5K when your therapist cancels.
On Cloudsurfer 2
Price: ₹22,499
Like running on little Swiss-engineered trampolines. It’s soft. It’s fast. It’s absurdly expensive. And yet, somehow, it convinces you that maybe money can buy endorphins.
Under Armour Infinite Elite
Price: ₹16,999
UA's tech-heavy trainer for those who prefer stats with their sweat. Built for long-distance runs and shorter emotional breakdowns. Cushy midsole meets data-driven design. It’s the nerdy jock of the bunch.
Puma Velocity Nitro 3
Price: ₹12,999
Budget-friendly but far from basic. The Velocity Nitro 3 is Puma’s quiet contender—light, fast, and surprisingly high-spec for the price. If this shoe were a guy, he’d be hot, humble and own one well-ironed linen shirt.
Hoka Mach 6
Price: ₹14,500 (approx)
This one feels like cheating. Exceptionally light, aggressively cushioned and unapologetically maximalist, the Mach 6 is for runners who like their shoes loud and their knees intact. Great for tempo runs, and pretending you're in a Nike ad montage.
Nike Vaporfly 4
Price: ₹21,495
The God Complex of running shoes. Carbon plate. ZoomX foam. Performance bragging rights built in. Will it make you faster? Absolutely. Will it make you insufferable? Also yes.
Asics Gel-Kayano 32
Price: ₹16,999
Your feet' equivalent of a weighted blanket. Reliable, supportive, and less judgemental than your running group chat. The Gel-Kayano is the comfort pick for overpronators who value longevity and lower back sanity.
On Cloudboom Strike
Price: ₹30,899
The priciest flex on this list. Designed for speed demons who crave carbon plates and can quote their lactate threshold at parties. You may not need it. You’ll probably still want it.
