SELF Sneaker Awards 2024: Tester-approved picks for walking, running, athleisure and more

Check out top footwear picks from the 2024 SELF Sneaker Awards

August 21, 2024, 6:56 AM

SELF's 2024 Sneaker Awards are here, and stacked with lots of standout, tester-approved winners.

This year, 167 styles were submitted from 50 brands — the most to date. Of the 20% of the shoes tested by a culmination of editors, experts, self-described marathoners, new moms and dads — there were 30 clear winners.

The winning sneakers were evaluated based on fit, shape, comfort and style, and the top picks have been organized into 13 different categories including everything from "best shoes for heavy duty walking" to "best shoes for bopping around town all day."

Just ahead, SELF editor-in-chief Rachel Miller has highlighted a selection of winners that stood out above the rest.

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Best for heavy duty walking

Zappos

Vionic Walk Max sneaker

  • $140
  • Zappos

Best old-school cool athleisure

Nordstrom

PUMA Easy Rider Vintage Sneaker (Women)

  • $90
  • Nordstrom

Best for bopping around town all day

Lululemon

Cityverse Women's Sneaker

  • $138
  • Lululemon

Best general gym shoe

28% off
Reebok

Nano X4 Women's Training Shoes

  • $99.97
  • $140
  • Reebok

Best for runs and walks

Under Armour

Women's UA Infinite Elite Running Shoes

  • $160
  • Under Armour

Best for everyday running

30% off
Adidas

SUPERNOVA RISE SHOES

  • $98
  • $140
  • Adidas

Editor's note: The shoes suggested above are out of stock, but shop a similar option below.

Adidas

Women's Ultraboost 5X

  • $180
  • Adidas

More winners from SELF 2024 Sneaker Awards

Best for beginner trail runners

Lululemon

Beyondfeel Women's Trail Running Shoe

  • $168
  • Lululemon

Best splurge for racing

Nike

Nike Alphafly 3 Women's Road Racing Shoes

  • $285
  • Nike

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