Editor’s note, April 14, 2026: We are currently testing several models, including the New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 and Nike Structure 26. If you suffer from knee, hip, or lower back pain , you may want to consider running in stability shoes ( or retiring your current pair ). Stability shoe tech has undergone a major shift in the last decade. Instead of beefing up shoes with hard plastic and firm medial posts, brands are manufacturing trainers that offer unobtrusive stability components to give you extra support when you need it. The new line of thinking: allow runners’ feet to do what feels natural—with a little guidance, when needed.…