End of Year Running Shoe Review LIVE! 2025 shoes wrapped!

This episode of the FORDY RUNS podcast serves as the last live stream of 2025, where host Chris Ford recaps the year in running shoes and shares updates about his training. Chris engages with a live audience, discussing various running shoes, highlighting the Evo SL and Mega Blast as the top running shoes of the year. He emphasizes the importance of community interaction and expresses gratitude to listeners for their support throughout the year.

The episode features a segment dedicated to the best running shoes of 2025, where Chris identifies standout options like the Puma Velocity Nitro 4 and the Glide Ride Max from Asics. He mentions his personal journey in training, including an upcoming long run and hints at significant marathons in 2026 such as London, Amsterdam, and New York. Additionally, he discusses the impact of gait analysis on shoe selection and responds to listener questions regarding training strategies and shoe recommendations. Chris wraps up by thanking the community and promoting the next episode where he will tackle holiday running strategies.