Sneak peek: 2017 running shoes

Michael Doyle December 14, 2016

Saucony's new shoe is a big departure for the running brand. The Freedom ISO will feature a full Everun midsole, which is poppy.

Saucony will roll out a few colourways for the Freedom in December, followed by a whole assortment of colours and fabrics in 2017.

Nike's LunarEpic gets winterized, with an improved grippy tread and DWR coated upper.

Salomon will launch two shoes for their first foray onto the roads. This is their speedier performance model.

Salomon's bread and butter neutral trainer will be released at select retailers along with its speedier, lighter counterpart. A third, more cushioning shoe will be released later in 2017 or early 2018.

Salomon will release an entry level trail shoe as a part of their new Vibe lineup

Hoka has completely retooled their popular road shoe with the Clifton 4.

Hoka's serious ultra-trail model, the Speedgoat, has been widened after popular demand.

Hoka is also rolling out the Hupana, a lower profile model for a wider, athleisure-oriented audience.

Brooks new shoe will feature a circular knit upper, their first use of the technology.

Brooks also updates the Glycerin 15.

Brooks' more minimal, aggressive trail racer, the PureGrit, gets a fairly complete makeover.

On's crossover athleisure/running model comes with two different lacing systems.

Swiss designed brand On has developed a lighter, faster trail shoe with a very nice, tough upper.

Adidas Outdoor is a separate entity developing trail and hiking gear under the Adidas umbrella. Their trail shoes use Continental Tire rubber and the treads are modelled exactly after various mountain biking tire designs.

Adidas Outdoor's trail racer.

Under Armour's new ColdGear winter runner has a blankety upper and mid-cut booty to keep snow out and heat in.

The new Under Armour Bandit has been completely redesigned for 2017.

The Gemini's upper has been rebuilt for a much better grip around the foot.

Under Armour's first exploration of spiral knit construction for a running shoe upper.

Under Armour's cross-country spikes include a built-in gaiter.

Columbia has merged with trail brand Montrail for a new line of 2017 shoes.

Asics' entire lineup looks like it will see major changes in 2017, including the Noosha.

The new DynaFlyte continues to reveal Asics' new direction.

New Balance's new light trail shoe is also fashion forward.

The 1500, a popular racing flat, gets mainly cosmetic upgrades for 2017.

New Balance's most assertive new design includes a Boa lacing system and new midsole material.

The FuelCell is an entirely new shoe, with a more responsive, firmer midsole material.

The bottom of the FuelCell

Reebok's entirely new shoe features a firm, fast midsole material and knit upper.

Merrell have revamped their lineup, adding a more cushioning trail shoe.

Merrell's heavy-duty winter runner uses Vibram's patented technology that can grab onto ice.