Doctors of Running Podcast · November 11, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
#319 This or That? Best Shoes for Everything from 5 to 50k
David and Nathan put a new spin on This or That, writing shoe scenarios for each other, from a marathon PR to a first 50K. What's better for a marathon PR: the New Balance SC Elite v6, SC Rebel, or 880? Xero or Lems for standing and walking? And much more.Want your ideas on the next This or That? Email us at [email protected] ! Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DOR10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com . Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING ! https://www.skratchlabs.com Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - New York City Marathon recap 8:18 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 21:35 - This or That: New Balance SC Elite v6, SC Rebel, or 880 for a marathon PR 28:16 - Saucony Triumph 24 or ASICS Slowcush for a recovery run 31:03 - Xero or Lems for standing & walking 34:48 - Saucony Endorphin Speed 6 or Puma Deviate Pure Nitro for a non-super shoe half marathon 39:03 - North Face Altamesa 500 or On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper for a mixed-terrain long run 44:20 - Choosing a shoe for your first 50K 53:46 - Fila Speed Tempo, Nike Alphafly 4, or SC Rebel for a track 5K 59:20 - Road mile repeats: trainers vs. super shoes 1:04:37 - Dream major marathon: domestic or international? 1:07:38 - Wrap-up