The 2026 Boston Marathon turned into a one-man show for Kenyan John Korir, who produced an epic run. 2:01:52 — he successfully defended his title, moved into sixth on the all-time list, and shaved 70 seconds off the Boston Marathon men's course record. On his feet was ASICS’s prototype METASPEED next generation, attracting widespread attention. Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu took second in 2:02:47, also faster than the previous course record; he was wearing ASICS METASPEED SKY TOYKO. Kenya’s Benson Kipruto finished third in 2:02:50, also faster than the previous course record; he had adidas ADIZERO ADIOS PRO EVO 2 on his feet. On the women’s side, defending champion Sharon Lokedi kicked late to win back-to-back titles in 2:18:51, recording the second-fastest women’s time in Boston Marathon history, behind only the course record she set last year. As an Under Armour athlete, she wore the Under Armour Velociti Elite 3. Kenya’s Loice Chemnung and Mary Ngugi-Cooper finished second (2:19:35) and third (2:20:07) respectively, moving into the fifth- and sixth-fastest times in Boston women’s history. They were wearing ASICS METASPEED RAY and a Nike ALPHAFLY 4 prototype, respectively. Overall, among the six pairs worn by the top three men and women, ASICS accounted for three pairs and emerged as the biggest winner, while Under Armour, adidas, and Nike each claimed one. #Boston Marathon #Shoe Rankings #marathon #TrailRunningExplosion