training shoe
noun
chiefly British
: a shoe with a rubber sole that is designed for people to wear while running, playing sports, etc.
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In March, Asics launched the Superblast 3, the first update to the consumer favorite training shoe since 2024.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
These are designed as a daily training shoe that’s meant to last, thanks to a durable outsole that, in my experience, holds up beautifully over time.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
However, many super trainers, like the Puma Deviate Nitro 3 shown here, use a combination of foams—softer on top of firmer—to provide an energetic feel while delivering the kind of stride-supporting ride more suitable for a training shoe.
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Jonathan Beverly,
Outside Online,
21 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
These are designed as a daily training shoe that’s meant to last, thanks to a durable outsole that, in my experience, holds up beautifully over time.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
However, many super trainers, like the Puma Deviate Nitro 3 shown here, use a combination of foams—softer on top of firmer—to provide an energetic feel while delivering the kind of stride-supporting ride more suitable for a training shoe.
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Jonathan Beverly,
Outside Online,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Training shoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/training%20shoe. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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