Merrell Trail Glove 2
The original Merrell Trail Glove was a great a minimalist trail shoe—it features a lightweight, breathable upper, 0mm heel drop, and a Vibram outsole—but it didn’t look very exciting. So Merrell gave number two a dramatic aesthetic facelift fusing a subtle neon colorway to make it cooler than ever. It’s available at Royal Sporting House.
$149 from Royal Sporting House

New Balance 1400v2
If speed is what you need, New Balance’s update of the cult-favorite 1400 should do the job—after all, Olympians like Jenny Simpson have worn them. The new model retains its predecessor’s responsive REVlite midsole for a fast, efficient stride, but improves on the weight as well as the upper with less seams and a breathable mesh.
$165 from New Balance

Nike Free Flyknit
Pull them on like socks, and you’re ready to hit the pavement. These ultra lightweight kicks feature one-piece uppers that conform to your feet like second skin (as with the Nike Flyknit Lunar 1+) and the super-flexible sole of Nike Free+ 5.0 to provide support and cushioning.
$259 from Nike store

Puma Mobium Elite Glow
An upgrade of the award-winning Mobium Elite, designed to adapt to your natural movement by expanding and contracting according to the way you run. Its new glow-in-the-dark reflective features also ensure visibility at night (and that you look pretty darn cool).
$189 from Puma