2021 has been a big year for running gear and we’ve tirelessly been testing it all over thousands of miles of running. In this special episode of Different Gear, The Run Testers pick the running gear that really impressed us and announce our winning products for the year.
We’ve had many discussions – sometimes arguments – about the gear that makes the cut and whittled it down to just seven awards. This year’s categories are:
THE BEST RUNNING WATCH
THE BEST RUNNING HEADPHONES
THE BEST ALL-ROUNDER RUNNING SHOE/DAILY TRAINER
THE BEST CUSHIONED SHOE
THE BEST RACE SHOE
THE BEST TRAIL SHOE
THE BEST RUNNING SHOE – VIEWER’S CHOICE
The full awards took place on 6 December 2021. To watch the full video click play. Alternatively, just scroll down to see the products that made the cut.
The Run Tester Awards 2021: Winners
THE BEST RUNNING WATCH
Winner: Garmin Enduro
Runner-up: Polar Vantage M2
THE BEST RUNNING HEADPHONES
Winner: Jaybird Vista 2
Runner-up: Jabra Elite 7 Active
THE BEST ALL-ROUNDER/DAILY RUNNING SHOE
Winner: Saucony Endorphin Speed 2
Runner-up: Polar Vantage M2
THE BEST CUSHIONED SHOE
Winner: Puma Velocity Nitro
Runner-up: Brooks Glycerin 19
THE BEST RACE SHOE
Winner: Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2
Runner-up: Asics Metaspeed Sky
THE BEST TRAIL SHOE
Winner: On Cloudultra
Runner-up: Hoka Zinal
THE BEST OVERALL RUNNING SHOE – VIEWER’S CHOICE
Winner: Saucony Endorphin Speed 2
Runner-up: Hoka Mach 4
The Run Testers 