Beginner needs advice - additional pair of running shoes

Comparing Shoes Question

Hi fellow runners!

I am a beginner who recently started running, and I currently have the Asics Versablast 4. So far I like them, but from what I understand, it would make sense to introduce another pair into the rotation.

What confuses me is whether the new pair should complement the shoes I already have - e.g. to be more stable, neutral etc.?

I am currently considering:

  • Asics Gel-Excite 11 ~65 EUR
  • Adidas Adizero SL2 ~100 EUR
  • Asics Dynablast 5 ~90 EUR
  • Asics Novablast 5 ~110 EUR
  • Hoka Bondi 9 ~ 110 EUR

Which of these would fit best in a rotation with the Versablast 4? I am currently on my couch to 10k, so it is not like I am running great distances at this moment. Thanks!

EDIT: I found all of them on some ongoing sale and added the prices to the post, just for context.

Posted May 7, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC

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