Wouldn’t it be nice to see a calendar that lists the release dates of upcoming running shoe models for a given year? Say, not just for the calendar year, but for a rolling 18-month period?
There are so many models spread across nearly a dozen shoe brands, so it can get confusing to keep track of launch months – even for us shoe-reviewing folks.
Except that such a calendar doesn’t exist. At least, not for running shoes. This page is a baby step towards changing that; this article will help our readers keep track of what’s next, and budget accordingly.
So why would anyone need a shoe release calendar? Sure, it’s good to know when the new models are arriving, but does the information result in tangible benefits, if at all?
Knowing the release date in advance makes the best use of your running shoe money. Here’s why this data helps make an informed purchase decision:
The previous model will go on markdown sales and can be bought for less money
Let’s say a popular shoe model gets its annual refresh every January. To clear inventory, brands and retailers will put the previous model on clearance sale when the release of the updated model becomes imminent.
Knowing the release date of the upcoming model could mean the difference between paying full price and saving money on discount sales. Most of the time, the old and new models overlap each other in the market, and that’s when the best deals are had.
The upcoming model could be an improved version that’s worth waiting for
Running shoes are seldom perfect, so many runners skip buying the current version and prefer to wait for the updated model.
The new model could be just an ‘upper-only’ update with no changes
Many brands re-use the midsole and outsole for several years, with two years being a common practice. For example, the Hoka Arahi 7 and 6 are based on the same sole, and so are the Altra Lone Peak 8 and 7.
If the ‘new’ model is just going to re-use the same midsole, then why spend more money on the new shoe – unless there is something wrong with the existing product?
After reviewing running shoes for over a decade, we have a fair idea of the design refresh cycle. For example, Nike, adidas, and Saucony tend to recycle their midsole designs for two years.
In other words, a running shoe released in 2025 will use the same sole for 2026. On the other hand, Asics and Brooks are now doing annual top-to-bottom refreshes for their main models.
Solereview doesn’t have a personal relationship with brands or retailers, so the information here is not official but our best guess.
Based on what we know, here are the highlight releases for the next 12 – 18 months. Just keep in mind that it takes at least a month for a shoe (after the release date) to be widely distributed across different retail channels.
January to March 2025:
By arriving early in December, the Saucony Ride 18 was the first shoe out of the gate. Like the Ride 17, it uses a Pwrrun+ midsole, but with an updated design. The adidas Adios Pro 4 and Asics Novablast 5 were also released in December.
So what’s left? Plenty more, if you ask us. The much awaited Hoka Bondi 9 (released) will hit the shelves, along with popular trainers like the Asics Nimbus 27 (released) and Brooks Glycerin 22 (released). The adidas adizero adios 9 (released) will show up in early January. The adidas adizero EVO SL got a wide release in February. The Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 (released) will get its updated PEBA midsole.
Other shoes in this quarter include the Nike Pegasus Premium and Nike Vomero 18. (Both released) Nike’s updated Vaporfly 4 (released) and Streakfly 2 (released) will also be released.
April to June 2025:
April kicks off with the highly anticipated Hoka Clifton 10 (released). Many ‘core’ models like the Asics Kayano 27, Brooks Ghost 17 (released), New Balance 860 v15, and Nike Structure 26 are slated for introduction.
Skechers is debuting a new design language – or direction – for its performance running products. We’ll see the first intro, called the Skechers Aero Tempo, in May 2025.
June has a couple of heavyweights releasing. The Nike Pegasus 42 and Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 are due for release. The new ON Cloudmonster Pro, Skechers Aero Spark, and Saucony Triumph 23 are some of the other highlights. The Adidas Boston 13 (released) will also be launched this quarter, and New Balance will release the SC Elite 5. The New Balance Rebel V5 also gets a top-to-bottom refresh in June.
July to September 2025:
Summer has historically been the strongest release season, and it’s no different for 2025. The Brooks Hyperion Elite 5, Brooks Hyperion Max 3, Saucony Endorphin 5, and New Balance SC Trainer 4 are solid marathon racing and training picks.
In July, Asics will overhaul its Metaspeed lineup with the brand-new Metaspeed Sky Tokyo, Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, and Metaspeed Ray. The midsole will use Asics’ new FlyteFoam Leap foam.
Footwear needs for shorter races will be covered by the Brooks Hyperion 3 and New Balance SC Pacer 3.
October to December 2025:
Running shoe releases come at a slower pace during late fall and start of winter.
Popular staples like the adidas Ultraboost 6X, Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23, New Balance 1080v15 will be launched in this quarter. Weather resistant variants like the Gore-Tex versions of Brooks Ghost, Nike Pegasus, and many others arrive just in time for the damp and cold season.
The asterisk on the change summary denotes that it is our best guess and the final product is not confirmed yet.
Shoe name | Estimated release date | Previous model | Change summary* |
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adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 | Dec 2024 (Released) | adidas adios Pro 3 | New upper and sole |
Asics Novablast 5 | Dec 2024 (Released) | Asics Novablast 4 | New upper and sole |
Asics Dynablast 5 | Dec 2024 (Released) | Asics Dynablast 4 | New upper and sole |
Altra Lone Peak 9 | Dec 2024 (Released) | Altra Lone Peak 8 | New upper and sole |
adidas Supernova Rise V2 | Dec 2024 (Released) | adidas Supernova Rise | New upper only |
Mizuno Neo Zen | Dec 2024 (Released) | None - brand new intro | Not applicable |
Brooks Launch 11 | Dec 2024 (Released) | Brooks Launch 10 | New upper and sole |
Saucony Ride 18 | Dec 2024 (Released) | Saucony Ride 17 | New upper and sole |
Brooks Catamount 4 | Dec 2024 (Released) | Brooks Catamount 3 | New upper and sole |
Saucony Peregrine 15 | Jan 2025 (Released) | Saucony Peregrine 14 | New upper and sole |
Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 | Jan 2025 (Released) | Mizuno Wave Inspire 20 | New upper and sole |
Brooks Caldera 8 | Jan 2025 (Released) | Brooks Caldera 7 | New upper only |
adidas adios 9 | Jan 2025 (Released) | adidas adios 8 | New upper and sole |
Asics Nimbus 27 | Jan 2025 (Released) | Asics Nimbus 26 | New upper and sole |
Asics Trabuco 13 | Jan 2025 (Released) | Asics Trabuco 12 | New upper and sole |
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 | Jan 2025 (Released) | Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 | New upper only |
Hoka Bondi 9 | Jan 2025 (Released) | Hoka Bondi 8 | New upper and sole |
New Balance 880 V15 | Jan 2025 (Released) | New Balance 880 V14 | New upper and sole |
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB | Jan 2025 (Released) | Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 (Kinda) | New PEBA sole. |
Brooks Glycerin 22 GTS | Feb 2025 (Released) | Brooks Glycerin 21 GTS | New upper and sole |
Brooks Glycerin 22 | Feb 2025 (Released) | Brooks Glycerin 21 | New upper and sole |
Saucony Guide 18 | Feb 2025 (Released) | Saucony Guide 17 | New upper only |
ON Cloudsurfer 2 | Feb 2025 (Released) | ON Cloudsurfer | New upper and sole |
Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 | Feb 2025 (Released) | Hoka Cielo X1 | New upper and sole |
Nike Vomero 18 | Feb 2025 (Released) | Nike Vomero 17 | New upper and sole |
New Balance Hierro V9 | Feb 2025 (Released) | New Balance Hierro V8 | New upper and sole |
Asics Cumulus 27 | Feb 2025 (Released) | Asics Cumulus 26 | New upper and sole |
Nike Pegasus Premium | Feb 2025 (Released) | None - brand new intro. | Not applicable |
Saucony Endorphin Elite V2 | Mar 2025 (Released) | Saucony Endorphin Elite V1 | New upper and sole |
Saucony Endorphin Trainer | Mar 2025 (Released) | Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 (indirect update) | Not applicable |
Mizuno Wave Horizon 8 | Mar 2025 (Released) | Mizuno Wave Horizon 7 | New upper only |
Nike Streakfly 2 | Mar 2025 (Released) | Nike ZoomX Streakfly | New upper and sole |
Nike Terra Kiger 10 | Mar 2025 (Released) | Nike Terra Kiger 9 | New upper and sole |
Nike Vaporfly 4 | Mar 2025 (Released) | Nike Vaporfly 3 | New upper and sole |
Nike Wildhorse 10 | Apr 2025 (Released) | Nike Wildhorse 8 (skips V9) | New upper and sole |
Hoka Clifton 10 | Apr 2025 (Released) | Hoka Clifton 9 Review | New upper and sole |
Brooks Ghost 17 | May 2025 (Released) | Brooks Ghost 16 | New upper and sole |
adidas Boston 13 | May 2025 (Released) | adidas Boston 12 | New upper and sole |
Asics Kayano 32 | May 2025 | Asics Kayano 31 | New upper and sole* |
Skechers Aero Tempo | May 2025 | None - brand new intro | Not applicable |
New Balance Propel 6 | May 2025 | New Balance Propel V5 | New upper and sole* |
Hoka Mafate X | May 2025 | None - brand new intro | Not applicable |
Altra Timp 6 | May 2025 | Altra Timp 5 | New upper only* |
adidas Takumi Sen 11 | May 2025 | adidas Takumi Sen 10 | New upper and sole* |
Nike Downshifter 14 | May 2025 | Nike Downshifter 13 | New upper only* |
Nike Revolution 8 | May 2025 | Nike Revolution 7 | New upper only* |
Hoka Stinson 8 | May 2025 | Hoka Stinson 7 | New upper only* |
New Balance Fuelcell Rebel 5 | June 2025 | New Balance Rebel V4 | New upper and sole |
ON Cloud Monster 3 | June 2025 | ON Cloud Monster 2 | New upper and sole* |
Nike Pegasus 42 | June 2025 | Nike Pegasus 41 | New upper and sole* |
Asics Hyper Speed 5 | June 2025 | Asics Hyper Speed V4 | New upper and sole* |
Hoka Gaviota 6 | June 2025 | Hoka Gaviota 5 | New upper only* |
adidas Supernova Stride V2 | June 2025 | adidas Supernova Stride | New upper only* |
Puma Velocity Nitro 4 | June 2025 | Puma Velocity Nitro 3 | New upper only* |
Adidas Prime X 3 | June 2025 | adidas Prime X2 Strung | New upper and sole |
Nike Flex Experience 13 | June 2025 | Nike Flex Experience 12 | New upper and sole* |
Skechers Aero Burst | June 2025 | None - brand new intro | Not applicable |
Saucony Cohesion 18 | June 2025 | Saucony Cohesion 17 | New upper and sole* |
Nike Winflo 12 | June 2025 | Nike Winflo 11 | New upper only* |
New Balance Supercomp Trail 2 | June 2025 | New Balance Supercomp Trail | New upper only* |
Nike Structure 26 | June 2025 | Nike Structure 25 | New upper and sole |
Saucony Triumph 23 | June 2025 | Saucony Triumph 22 | New upper and sole |
Saucony Omni 23 | June 2025 | Saucony Omni 22 | New upper only* |
Altra Experience Flow 2 | June 2025 | Altra Experience Flow | New upper and sole |
Mizuno Wave Rider 29 | June 2025 | Mizuno Wave Rider 28 | New upper only* |
adidas Supernova Prima 2 | June 2025 | adidas Supernova Prima | New upper only* |
Skechers Aero Spark | June 2025 | None - brand new intro | Not applicable |
Nike Ultrafly 2 | June 2025 | Nike Ultrafly Trail | New upper and sole* |
Asics GT 1000 14 | June 2025 | Asics GT 1000 13 | New upper and sole* |
Saucony Kinvara 16 | June 2025 | Saucony Kinvara 15 | New upper and sole* |
New Balance SC Elite 5 | June 2025 | New Balance SC Elite V4 | New upper and sole* |
Asics Noosa Tri 17 | June 2025 | Asics Noosa Tri 16 | New upper and sole* |
Mizuno Wave Sky 9 | June 2025 | Mizuno Wave Sky 8 | New upper only* |
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 | June 2025 | Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 | New upper and sole* |
ON Cloudultra Pro | June 2025 | None - brand new intro | Not applicable |
Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 | July 2025 | Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 | New upper and sole |
Saucony Hurricane 25 | July 2025 | Saucony Hurricane 24 | New upper and sole |
New Balance Vongo 7 | July 2025 | New Balance Vongo V6 | New upper only* |
New Balance 860 V15 | July 2025 | New Balance 860 V14 | New upper and sole |
Salomon Speedcross 7 | July 2025 | Salomon Speedcross 6 | New upper and sole* |
adidas adizero SL 3 | July 2025 | adidas adizero SL 2 | New upper and sole* |
Brooks Hyperion Max 3 | July 2025 | Brooks Hyperion Max 2 | New upper and sole |
ON Cloudultra 3 | July 2025 | ON Cloudultra 2 | New upper and sole |
ON Cloudsurfer Max | July 2025 | None - brand new intro | Not applicable |
Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 | July 2025 | Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 | New upper and sole* |
Brooks Hyperion 3 | July 2025 | Brooks Hyperion 2 | New upper and sole |
Brooks Hyperion 3 GTS | July 2025 | Brooks Hyperion GTS 2 | New upper and sole* |
Mizuno Neo Vista 2 | July 2025 | Mizuno Neo Vista | New upper only* |
Asics Magic Speed 5 | July 2025 | Asics Magic Speed 4 | New upper and sole* |
New Balance Supercomp Pacer 3 | July 2025 | New Balance Supercomp Pacer 2. | New upper and sole* |
New Balance SC (Supercomp) Trainer 4 | July 2025 | New Balance SC (Supercomp) Trainer 3 | New upper and sole* |
Altra Olympus 275 | July 2025 | Altra Olympus 6 | New upper only |
Hoka Rocket X3 | July 2025 | Hoka Rocket X2 | New upper and sole |
Brooks Cascadia 19 | July 2025 | Brooks Cascadia 18 | New upper and sole |
Reebok Floatride Energy 7 | July 2025 | Reebok Floatride Energy 6 | New upper and sole* |
Asics Metafuji Trail V2 | July 2025 | Asics Metafuji Trail | New upper and sole* |
Asics Metaspeed Sky Tokyo | July 2025 | Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris | New upper and sole |
Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo | July 2025 | Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris | New upper and sole |
Asics Metaspeed Ray | July 2025 | None - brand new intro | Not applicable |
ON Cloudboom Max | Aug 2025 | None - brand new intro | Not applicable |
Hoka Challenger 8 | Aug 2025 | Hoka Challenger 7 | New upper and sole* |
New Balance Fresh Foam More V6 | Aug 2025 | New Balance Fresh Foam More V5 | New upper and sole* |
Brooks Ghost Max 3 | Aug 2025 | Brooks Ghost Max 2 | New upper and sole |
Nike Pegasus Plus 2 | Aug 2025 | Nike Pegasus Plus | New upper only* |
New Balance Fresh Foam Balos V2 | Aug 2025 | New Balance Fresh Foam Balos | New upper and sole* |
Nike Pegasus Trail 6 | Aug 2025 | Nike Pegasus Trail 5 | New upper and sole* |
Nike Zegama 3 | Aug 2025 | Nike Zegama 2 | New upper and sole* |
Altra Escalante 5 | Aug 2025 | Altra Escalante 4 | New upper only* |
Hoka Arahi 8 | Aug 2025 | Hoka Arahi 7 | New upper and sole* |
Hoka Carbon Mach 7 | Aug 2025 | Hoka Carbon Mach 6 | New upper only* |
Asics GT 2000 14 | Sep 2025 | Asics GT 2000 13 | New upper and sole* |
Asics Glideride Max 2 | Sep 2025 | Asics Glideride Max | New upper and sole* |
Saucony Tempus V3 | Sep 2025 | Saucony Tempus V2 | New upper and sole* |
Nike Rival Fly 5 | Sep 2025 | Nike Rival Fly 4 | New upper only* |
Nike Quest 7 | Sep 2025 | Nike Quest 6 | New upper only* |
Hoka Mach X3 | Sep 2025 | Hoka Mach X 2 | New upper only* |
Puma Deviate Nitro 4 | Oct 2025 | Puma Deviate Nitro 3 | New upper and sole* |
New Balance Supercomp Trail 2 | Oct 2025 | New Balance Supercomp Trail | New upper only* |
Brooks Glycerin Max 2 | Oct 2025 | Brooks Glycerin Max | New upper and sole* |
Nike Pegasus 42 Gore-Tex | Oct 2025 | Nike Pegasus 41 Gore-Tex | New upper only* |
New Balance 1080 V15 | Oct 2025 | New Balance 1080v14 | New upper and sole* |
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 | Nov 2025 | Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 | New upper and sole* |
Brooks Ghost Max SE 2 | Nov 2025 | Brooks Ghost Max SE | New upper only* |
adidas Supernova Solution 3 | Nov 2025 | adidas Supernova Solution 2 | New upper and sole* |
Hoka Skyward X2 | Dec 2025 | Hoka Skyward X | New upper and sole* |
Asics Novablast 6 | Dec 2025 | Asics Novablast 5 | New upper and sole* |
Asics Dynablast 6 | Dec 2025 | Asics Dynablast 5 | New upper and sole* |
adidas Pureboost 6 | Dec 2025 | adidas Pureboost 5 | New upper and sole* |
Adidas Ultraboost 6X | Dec 2025 | adidas Ultraboost 5X | New upper and sole* |
Altra Lone Peak 10 | Dec 2025 | Altra Lone Peak 9 | New upper only* |
adidas Supernova Rise V3 | Dec 2025 | adidas Supernova Rise V2 | New upper and sole* |
Brooks Launch 12 | Dec 2025 | Brooks Launch 11 | New upper and sole* |
Saucony Ride 19 | Dec 2025 | Saucony Ride 18Saucony Ride 18 | New upper and sole* |
Brooks Catamount 5 | Dec 2025 | Brooks Catamount 4 | New upper only* |
Nike Alphafly 4 | Jan 2026 | Nike Alphafly 3 | New upper and sole* |
Saucony Peregrine 16 | Jan 2026 | Saucony Peregrine 15 | New upper and sole* |
Brooks Caldera 9 | Jan 2026 | Brooks Caldera 8 | New upper and sole* |
Asics Trabuco 14 | Jan 2026 | Asics Trabuco 13 | New upper and sole* |
Asics Nimbus 28 | Jan 2026 | Asics Nimbus 27 | New upper and sole* |
Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 | Jan 2026 | Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 | New upper and sole* |
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 4 | Jan 2026 | Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 | New upper and sole* |
New Balance 880 V16 | Jan 2026 | New Balance 880 V15 | New upper and sole |
adidas adios Pro 5 | Feb 2026 | adidas adios Pro 4 | New upper and sole* |
Mizuno Neo Zen 2 | Feb 2026 | Mizuno Neo Zen | New upper only* |
Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 | Feb 2026 | Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 | New upper and sole* |
Brooks Glycerin 23 | Feb 2026 | Brooks Glycerin 22 | New upper and sole* |
Saucony Guide 19 | Feb 2026 | Saucony Guide 18 | New upper and sole* |
Brooks Glycerin 23 GTS | Feb 2026 | Brooks Glycerin 22 GTS | New upper and sole* |
ON Cloudsurfer 3 | Feb 2026 | ON Cloudsurfer 2 | New upper only* |
New Balance Hierro V10 | Feb 2026 | New Balance Hierro V9 | New upper and sole* |
Asics Cumulus 28 | Feb 2026 | Asics Cumulus 27 | New upper and sole* |
Hoka Tecton X4 | Mar 2026 | Hoka Tecton X3 | New upper and sole* |
Nike Vomero 19 | Mar 2026 | Nike Vomero 18 | New upper only* |
Puma MagMax Nitro 2 | Mar 2026 | Puma MagMax Nitro | New upper and sole* |
Asics Superblast 3 | Mar 2026 | Asics Superblast | New upper and sole* |
adidas Terrex Agravic 4 | Mar 2026 | adidas Terrex Agravic 3 | New upper and sole* |
adidas adizero EVO SL 2 | Mar 2026 | Adidas Adizero EVO SL | New upper and sole* |
Hoka Speedgoat 7 | Mar 2026 | Hoka Speedgoat 6 | New upper and sole* |
Hoka Skyflow 2 | Mar 2026 | Hoka Skyflow | New upper and sole* |
Hoka Rincon 5 | Mar 2026 | Hoka Rincon 4 | New upper and sole* |
ON Cloudboom Strike 2 | Mar 2026 | ON Cloudboom Strike | New upper only* |
Hoka Cielo X1 3.0 | Apr 2026 | Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 | New upper and sole* |
Nike Pegasus Premium 2.0 | Apr 2026 | Nike Pegasus Premium | New upper only* |
Nike Zoom Fly 7 | Apr 2026 | Nike Zoom Fly 6 | New upper and sole* |
New Balance Ellipse | May 2026 | None - brand new intro | Not applicable |
adidas adios 10 | Jun 2026 | adidas adios 9 | New upper and sole* |
Hoka Bondi 10 | Jun 2026 | Hoka Bondi 9 | New upper and sole* |