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Shape Sneaker Award winners 2024: Expert-tested sneakers for every occasion

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The 2024 SHAPE Sneaker Awards are here to help you pick the perfect pair, whether you're hitting the pavement for a run, crushing it in a pickleball match, or simply strolling around town.

Peloton instructor and "GMA" lifestyle contributor Robin Arzon joined "Good Morning America" to reveal Shape's top picks of the year.

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SHAPE sneaker awards.

SHAPE, the ultimate authority on active wellness, has curated a list of 30 winning shoes that have undergone rigorous testing, totaling over 43,000 hours of running, walking, training and lifting. With the expertise of Arzon, who knows firsthand the importance of footwear in maximizing performance, these awards ensure that you'll find the perfect fit for your active lifestyle.

Keep reading for some of the standout winners from this year's SHAPE Sneaker Awards 2024:

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Best for hot girl walks

lululemon Beyondfeel Running Shoe

Price: $158 · From lululemon

Engineered for everyday runs, the lululemon Beyondfeel Running Shoe's seamless mesh upper offers optimal ventilation and support, while its supercritical foam delivers a cushioned feel for a smooth stride.

Best travel shoe

On Men's Cloud 5 Low Top Sneakers

Price: $139.99 · From Bloomingdale's

With a sleek design perfect for the court or the café, plus a padded tongue and collar for maximum comfort, the On Cloud 5 Low Top Sneakers are a must-have for runners seeking style and function.

On Women's Cloud 5 Low Top Sneakers

Price: $139.99 · From Bloomingdale's

The true-to-size design and bungee lace-up closure featuring On's signature speed-lacing system make for effortless wear. You will stay fresh and comfortable all day with breathable antimicrobial mesh and secure, no-sew taped reinforcements for the ideal fit.

Best pickleball shoes

Skechers Viper Court Pro - Pickleball

Price: $115 · From Skechers

Elevate your pickleball game with the Skechers Viper Court Pro - Pickleball. These lace-ups feature Skecher's own Arch Fit insole, and ULTRA FLIGHT cushioning for maximum comfort and performance.

Best all-around crowd pleaser

New Balance FreshFoam X 1080 v 13

Price: $156.98 to $164.99 · From Amazon

With a dual-density midsole for optimal comfort and performance, plus NDurance rubber outsole for exceptional durability, these shoes are built to elevate your runs while minimizing your carbon footprint.

New Balance Women's Fresh Foam X 1080 V13 Running Shoe

Price: $151.98 to $164.99 · From Amazon

The dual-density midsole combines two foams for optimal comfort and performance, while NDurance rubber outsole technology ensures superior durability in high-wear areas, allowing you to push your limits with every stride.

Most OMG-so-comfortable

Nike Invincible 3

Price: $180 · From Nike

Featuring maximum cushioning with lightweight ZoomX foam, it softens impact while the wider and taller midsole delivers enhanced cushioned comfort. With a breathable Flyknit upper, experience ultimate breathability and support mile after mile.

Nike Invincible 3 Men's Road Running Shoes

Price: $132.97 · 30% Savings
From Nike

Original: $190

With lightweight ZoomX foam to soften impact and a wider, taller midsole for enhanced cushioned comfort, experience unrivaled support and plushness with every step.

Best new release running shoe

Reebok Floatzig 1

Price: $130 · From Zappos

Featuring targeted foam panels at the tongue and collar, an engineered mesh vamp with reflective overlays, and a reinforced midfoot panel with 2-layer textiles for extra support, these shoes offer both style and substance.