The Best Running Shoes for a 5K 2025
25 March 2025
Got your sights set on a new PB this season?
If you’re training for a 5K race, you’ll want to make sure you have the perfect pair of running shoes to keep you comfortable and supported.
Check out our selection of racing category models that are fast, sleek and engineered to help you smash your 5K target.
*Please note: The following shoes are not listed in rank order*
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1. Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 4
Catch 'em if you can - Giving you race-day speed to conquer any distance.
The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 4 is made for the chasers, the racers, the elevated pacers who can't turn down the thrill of the pursuit. Nike reworked the leader of the super shoe pack and tuned the engine underneath to help you chase personal bests from a 5K to marathon.
From elite runners to those new to racing, this versatile road-racing workhorse is for those who see speed as a gateway to more miles and more seemingly uncatchable highs.
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 4 Proto Running Shoes - SU25
The Vaporfly 4 is a lean, mean, mile-eating machine. Nike has trimmed weight in the midsole, outsole and upper from the Vaporfly 3 without sacrificing performance. The result is a lighter, more propulsive all-around racing shoe that's trusted from the mile to the marathon.
CHF 278.39
The Vaporfly 4 is a lean, mean, mile-eating machine. Nike has trimmed weight in the midsole, outsole and upper from the Vaporfly 3 without sacrificing performance. The result is a lighter, more propulsive all-around racing shoe that's trusted from the mile to the marathon.
CHF 278.39
2. adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10
The adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10 are Race-Day running shoes for a fast 10K to half-marathon.
When milliseconds matter, these adidas running shoes are tuned for speed. The Adizero Takumi Sen 10 has been designed with two layers of LIGHTSTRIKE PRO cushioning, combined with ENERGYRODS 2.0 for stiff and snappy toe-offs as you transition from corners to straights. Get to the finish line in your fastest time yet.
adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10 Running Shoes - SS25
Introducing the Adizero Takumi Sen 10, designed for those who live to run. Crafted with a breathable and lightweight engineered mesh upper, these shoes ensure a comfortable fit. The double-layer Lightstrike Pro midsole offers maximum cushioning and energy return, while the glass fibre-infused ENERGYRODS 2.0 enhance propulsion.
CHF 197.19
Introducing the Adizero Takumi Sen 10, designed for those who live to run. Crafted with a breathable and lightweight engineered mesh upper, these shoes ensure a comfortable fit. The double-layer Lightstrike Pro midsole offers maximum cushioning and energy return, while the glass fibre-infused ENERGYRODS 2.0 enhance propulsion.
CHF 197.19
3. ASICS METASPEED™ SKY
The ASICS METASPEED™ SKY racing shoes are designed for stride-style runners who are looking to start fast and finish faster. Runners wearing these shoes will be able to take longer strides while conserving energy with each step. Thanks to an energetic midsole foam and a propulsive carbon plate, runners wearing these shoes will be able to conserve more energy while maintaining their pace at the later stages of the race.
The METASPEED Racing Shoes are designed for runners who are looking for PB's in anything from 5k's to full marathons. The METASPEED™ SKY is ASICS' elite carbon-plated racing shoe, updated for 2025.
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Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris Running Shoes
The Metaspeed Sky Paris is ASICS' most advanced, lightweight and high-performance shoe yet. They've been designed to help increase vertical propulsion and extend stride length to help you reach a new personal best.
CHF 255.19
The Metaspeed Sky Paris is ASICS' most advanced, lightweight and high-performance shoe yet. They've been designed to help increase vertical propulsion and extend stride length to help you reach a new personal best.
CHF 255.19
4. HOKA Rocket X 2
The ultimate road racing shoe, designed to take you further in pinnacle competitions, the HOKA Rocket X 2 is the newest addition to the Rocket family. World Athletic approved, the Rocket X 2 has been amplified with a hyper-focused on construction for the best possible ride.
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Hoka Rocket X 2 Running Shoes - SS25
The ultimate road racing shoe, designed to take you further in pinnacle competitions, the Rocket X 2 is the newest addition to the Rocket family. World Athletic approved the Rocket X 2, amplified with a hyper-focus on construction for the best possible ride.
CHF 255.19
The ultimate road racing shoe, designed to take you further in pinnacle competitions, the Rocket X 2 is the newest addition to the Rocket family. World Athletic approved the Rocket X 2, amplified with a hyper-focus on construction for the best possible ride.
CHF 255.19
5. New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4
The New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 is a race day shoe designed for the moments when seconds really do count. The propulsive feeling of FuelCell is combined with a thinner carbon fibre plate, offering superior energy return in a lightweight package that can be used at all levels of competition.
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New Balance London Edition FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Running Shoes - SS25
The FuelCell SC Elite v4 is a race day shoe designed for the moments when seconds count. The propulsive feeling of FuelCell is combined with a thinner Carbon fibre plate, offering superior energy return in a lightweight package.
CHF 301.59
The FuelCell SC Elite v4 is a race day shoe designed for the moments when seconds count. The propulsive feeling of FuelCell is combined with a thinner Carbon fibre plate, offering superior energy return in a lightweight package.
CHF 301.59
6. Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
Introducing Saucony's fastest shoe yet!
This next generation super shoe features PWRRUN PB and PWRRUN HG for propulsive movement and snappy Carbon plate for responsive speed.
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Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 Running Shoes
Outrun your limits with the Endorphin Elite 2, Saucony's next-generation supershoe. Built for competitive road racing, this revolutionary shoe features incrediRUN foam for unmatched energy return and responsiveness. The full-length, slotted carbon-fibre plate ensures a smooth underfoot transition with a propulsive feel. As Saucony's most aggressive race-day performer yet, the Endorphin Elite 2 equips you with the confidence that no one in the field is better prepared or better equipped.
CHF 324.79
Outrun your limits with the Endorphin Elite 2, Saucony's next-generation supershoe. Built for competitive road racing, this revolutionary shoe features incrediRUN foam for unmatched energy return and responsiveness. The full-length, slotted carbon-fibre plate ensures a smooth underfoot transition with a propulsive feel. As Saucony's most aggressive race-day performer yet, the Endorphin Elite 2 equips you with the confidence that no one in the field is better prepared or better equipped.
CHF 324.79
7. Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
The Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB are designed to help you chase down PB's in distances from the 5k to the marathon. This running shoe offers a competitive edge for racing and features innovative 100% PEBA DNA GOLD cushioning alongside a carbon fibre-tuned propulsion plate. A new upper delivers breathability and a snug fit. Combined, these elements work together to deliver a smooth, ultralight ride to get you from start to finish in record time.
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB Running Shoes - SS25
Light, springy, fast - the Hyperion Elite 4 PB checks all the boxes. This running shoe offers a competitive edge for racing and features innovative 100% PEBA DNA GOLD cushioning alongside a carbon fibre-tuned propulsion plate.
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Light, springy, fast - the Hyperion Elite 4 PB checks all the boxes. This running shoe offers a competitive edge for racing and features innovative 100% PEBA DNA GOLD cushioning alongside a carbon fibre-tuned propulsion plate.
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Due to a manufacturer's restriction, we are unable to sell this product in this currency.
8. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2
The little sister or brother to Rebellion Pro 3, The Flash 2 is a great option for those that find carbon racers a little too hot to handle. The combination of fibreglass plate and responsive foam makes this the optimum choice for racing, intervals and fast training.
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2 Running Shoes - SS25
Adopting the signature technology from its race day partner, the Wave Rebellion Pro 2, the Wave Rebellion Flash 2 is your ideal companion from tempo sessions to race day.
CHF 202.99
Adopting the signature technology from its race day partner, the Wave Rebellion Pro 2, the Wave Rebellion Flash 2 is your ideal companion from tempo sessions to race day.
CHF 202.99
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