We already have winners of the RUNNEA 2023 Awards by Alltricks, the awards that in this tenth edition have a European character by voting in 5 countries (Spain, France, UK, Germany and Italy). As every year the winners have been selected in 2 different formats. 5 categories of popular vote and 8 categories awarded by the jury composed of members of the team of testers and editors of RUNNEA. And a special prize that we are awarding for the first time this year to a person who has marked a relevant milestone in 2023.
But before we begin, we already have the winners of the Alltricks gift vouchers from among the more than 7000 people who have participated this year in the voting... Thank you very much! However, to find out if you have been one of the lucky ones, you will have to wait for the newsletter that we will send by email on Sunday morning to all participants in the voting. Good luck!
Categories awarded by popular vote
ASICS Nimbus 25
This is the big winner of the year. A model that has been completely reinvented to return to what Nimbus has always been: An insurance in cushioning, comfort and running safety. Maximum cushioning and a new design that RUNNEA users throughout Europe have been able to appreciate and award the prize for best shoe of the year. They won by a very narrow margin of votes over the New Balance Fresh FoamX 1080 v13, which means that popular European runners love shoes with ample cushioning and comfort.
Finalists
HOKA Tecton X 2
Hoka has earned a noble place in the world of trail running and the example is these HOKA Tecton X 2 that won the public award for best trail shoe of 2023. A versatile shoe, with a good combination of protection, durability, cushioning and that has achieved many victories and podiums throughout the season.
Finalists
ADIDAS
Adidas wins the award for best brand of 2023 for RUNNEA users. The great sales success of the Adidas Boston 12, the change for the better of the Adidas Ultraboost Light or the great bet on the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1, give a more than deserved victory to the German brand.
Finalists
Brooks
Brooks only confirms that year after year they are gaining more and more followers in terms of trail running shoes. This year they also achieved very resounding victories in important trails all over the world. The American brand is doing things very well with models aimed at a wide variety of trail runners. A guarantee of safety, support and comfort in the mountains. Congratulations.
Finalists
Categories awarded by jury vote
New Balance Fresh FoamX 1080 v13
The New Balance Fresh FoamX 1080v13 changes radically in this edition to return to what it was in its origin: A shoe with maximum cushioning, with a soft feel, very comfortable, a delight in running. The jury wanted to reward this return to the origins of the 1080 line and the incredible feeling of softness in the race of this shoe. To speak of the 1080 is to speak of a sedan. A shoe with maximum cushioning that rewards comfort and smoothness in each stride.
Original price £160
Finalists
Mizuno Wave Inspire 19
Mizuno has taken a leap in quality in 2023 in terms of materials and technologies. A clear example is this Mizuno Wave Inspire 19. A shoe with many similarities with the Mizuno Wave Rider 27, an institution in the world of running shoes, but with the focus on support, stability and safety of the runner on asphalt. A model that stands out for its good balance between cushioning, comfort and support. A completely redesigned upper that wraps the foot as if it were a second skin. A delightful support shoe.
Original price £139.99
Finalists
Adizero Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1
This year there is no doubt that Adidas hit the ground running with the release of one of the lightest and fastest shoes on the market. The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 marked the end of the 2023 season with multiple victories, including a world record in the women's marathon and a Spanish record in the half marathon. Not even the 500 price tag has managed to snatch the award for best carbon plate shoe in 2023.
Original price £500
Finalists
New Balance More Trail v3
Maximalism came to trail and with it we started to see shoes with high profiles, very cushioned but needing a wide last and good support to keep stability. The goal was to run in the mountains at gentle paces, enjoying the trail in those medium and long runs. And the best example of a shoe that the jury has found in the past 2023 is the New Balance More Trail v3. It more than meets all the requirements and therefore takes the victoria in a hotly contested category.
Finalists
Brooks Catamount 2
It was a tough fight in this category between the 4 candidates for the best model with carbon plate. Finally the prize went to the Brooks Catamount 2, which gained stability without losing speed and explosiveness thanks to its new Energy Roods, those carbon plate bars that are bringing such good results to the German brand.
Original price £160
Finalists
Under Armour
Under Armour is synonymous with quality and durability. The American brand wins the jury's award for the best textile of 2023 where we have seen innovations in their running and fitness shirts and pants with technologies such as Iso-Chill or Breeze for summer. Or the Qualifier Cold or Storm collections for winter and rainy or snowy days.
Finalists
Polar Vantage V3
Polar has managed to consolidate an evolution, not only technological, but also conceptual, in the Vantage Series line. GPS heart rate monitors & sports watches in this line have always been synonymous with precision, strength and durability, but the Vantage V3 goes much further. This new device not only maintains, but elevates the status of the series, thanks to a more intuitive, precise and personal integration of technology, encapsulated in a design that is simultaneously rugged and elegantly Nordic. And at a great value for money
Finalists
Apple Watch Ultra 2
The Apple Watch Series 9 hit the market in 2023 with the promise to once again revolutionize the world of wearables. With significant improvements in design, functionality and performance, this new smartwatch is positioned as a comprehensive tool for health, wellness and sports performance. And it has possibly the best screen on the market.
Finalists
Read more news about: Running News