Best Sole Treadmills Which Model to Buy in 2026

1. Our Picks at a Glance

Five of Sole's current treadmills, one line each. The cards below carry the confirmed specifications and, for each model, the figures that are still in dispute. Cross-shopping? We compareSole and NordicTrack.

2. The 5 Best Sole Treadmills

These are five of the eight treadmills on Sole's own US site as of 13 October 2026, ranked by how well each suits the buyer it is aimed at. The other three — the new F50 and F83, and the TT8, which was sold out — are covered below under the models we did not rank, with the reasons. For the brand as a whole, including how Sole fits alongside its sister brands and how its no-subscription approach compares, see ourSole Fitness brand guide.

3. How We Ranked Them

We have not tested the 2026 versions of these treadmills. The ranking is built from Sole's published specifications and warranty terms, independent review coverage and, where one existed, a retailer listing, all checked on 13 October 2026.

We started with Sole's own treadmill category, which listed eight models, and read the specification table on each product page. We then compared every figure with independent reviews and roundups of the same model. Where Sole's current listing and an independent source agreed, the figure went into the spec line. Where they did not, it stayed out, and the card says which figure is in dispute and what each side says.

On Sole that rule removes more than it does on most brands, for a specific reason: most of the range is marked as new for 2026, and the independent coverage — much of it updated this year — still describes the previous versions. Rather than pick one set of numbers, we have published only the figures that survived the change and flagged the rest. It makes some cards shorter than we would like, but every number on them is one you can rely on.

The ranking itself weighs four things in order: how completely a model's figures are confirmed, because a buyer cannot weigh a specification nobody agrees on; the deck and user rating, because they decide who the machine suits; the price at which it is actually sold; and the console, last, because Sole's apps are free on every model and a screen is a convenience rather than a requirement.

4. Why Sole Specifications Conflict

Sole keeps model names for many years while the machine underneath changes. An F80 bought a few years ago, an F80 described in a review updated this spring and an F80 ordered from Sole today can have different motors, decks and consoles, and all three are simply called the F80. Retailer listings make it worse, because they often carry forward the specification block from whichever version they first listed.

On 13 October 2026 the differences between Sole's 2026 listings and the most common figures elsewhere were these. The F80: Sole now lists a 3.25 HP motor and a 20 by 60-inch deck, where other sources give 3.5 HP and 22 by 60 inches. TheF85: Sole lists 3.5 HP, a 350 lb rating and incline from zero, where other sources give 4.0 HP, 375 lb and decline to -6%. The F65: Sole lists a 20 by 60-inch deck, a 350 lb rating and an LED console, where other sources give 22 by 60 inches, 325 lb and a 9-inch LCD. The F63 is the exception: its deck, motor, speed, incline and rating match across sources, and only its console and machine weight have changed.

Three practical rules follow. First, read the specification on Sole's current product page for the exact model, not a review, and save a copy of it with your order. Second, if you are buying from a retailer rather than from Sole, ask which model year the unit is and get the motor rating, deck size and user rating in writing. Third, if a discounted listing quotes figures that look better than Sole's own — a wider deck, a stronger motor, decline — assume it may be older stock and ask before you assume it is a bargain.

We would rather show a shorter spec line than a wrong one. If Sole confirms a single set of figures for a given model year, we will add them.

5. No Subscription, and What the Screens Actually Do

The clearest difference between Sole and the iFIT brands is that nothing on a Sole treadmill depends on a paid membership. Sole's product pages describe its app as free with no monthly subscription, and every model's console controls speed, incline and the built-in programs on its own.

LED consoles on the F50, F63 and F65. The 2026 versions use a white LED display, with dial-style speed and incline controls on the F50 and F63. You bring your own device for video or apps. Nothing here ages the way a touchscreen does, and nothing stops working when a membership lapses, because there is none.

Touchscreens on the F80, F83 and F85. These add a 10.1-inch or 15.6-inch touchscreen with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and streaming apps. The screen is a convenience rather than the point of the machine: it runs entertainment and Sole's own app, and nothing on Sole's listings suggests it gates any speed, incline or program feature that the LED models lack. That makes the extra cost easier to judge — you are paying for a built-in screen, not for access to the treadmill.

How this compares with ProForm and NordicTrack. On an iFIT machine, much of the screen's value depends on a membership that renews for as long as you want the classes, and ProForm requires an iFIT account to activate its machines at all. OurProForm roundupsets out how much of each ProForm depends on it. If avoiding subscriptions is the priority, ourtreadmills without subscriptionsroundup compares Sole with other brands built the same way.

6. The Warranty Structure, Read by Component

Sole's warranty is its strongest selling point, and it is worth reading by component rather than by the headline.

Frame and motor: lifetime on every folding model. Sole's current listings give lifetime cover on the frame and motor for the F50, F63, F65, F80, F83 and F85, and every independent source we checked agrees. That is the single most important difference from the iFIT brands: ProForm covers its motors for two years at most, and NordicTrack only covers the motor for life on its more expensive machines. The C80 has no drive motor, and its frame is covered for life.

Deck and electronics: two or three years. Sole's current listings give two years on the deck and electronics for the F63 and F65, and three years for the F80 and F85. Independent sources quote different terms for earlier versions, so treat these as Sole's 2026 figures and confirm them for your unit.

Parts and labour: the shorter terms. Sole's current listings give two years on parts for the F63 and F65, three years for the F80 and F85 and one year for the C80, with one year on labour across the range and 90 days on cosmetic items. After the first year, a technician's visit is usually at your expense even when the part is covered, which is worth knowing before you compare Sole with a brand that offers longer labour.

Warranty terms vary by retailer and change between model years. Ourtreadmill warranty guideexplains how to read component terms and what a lifetime motor warranty does and does not cover in practice.

7. The Sole Models We Did Not Rank, and Which to Skip

Three of Sole's current treadmills are not in the cards above, and several older names are still on sale elsewhere. Here is why. The former flagship has its own page: the Sole F89.

The F50. New for 2026 and the cheapest Sole, with a 20 by 55-inch deck, a 2.0 HP motor and a 10 mph top speed on Sole's listing. We found no independent coverage of this version to cross-check those figures against, so we have not ranked it. On Sole's own numbers it is a walking machine; anyone who will jog regularly should look at the F63, which has a 60-inch deck and 12 mph for about $200 more.

The F83. Also new for 2026, listed by Sole with a 3.5 HP motor, a 22 by 60-inch deck and a 10.1-inch touchscreen. We found no independent review of this version, and an older, different machine sold as the F83 — with a 9-inch LCD and different motor and capacity figures — still appears in reseller listings. Until independent coverage of the 2026 model exists, we have left it out; if you buy one, check the console in the photos and confirm the model year.

The TT8. Sole's non-folding, light-commercial model was listed as sold out on Sole's site on the day we checked. Sole lists a 4.0 HP motor, a 22 by 60-inch deck, incline from -6% to 15% and a 400 lb rating, and independent sources agree on those. If it comes back into stock, it is the Sole with decline and the highest user rating.

Older stock and other names. Previous-generation F65s, F80s and F85s are still listed by some retailers, often with the older specification blocks. They are not bad machines, but you are buying a different specification from the one on Sole's site today, so get the model year and figures in writing. The ST90 and S77, which appear in some roundups, were not on Sole's US treadmill page when we checked. And as with any brand, a model at full price is rarely the best deal: every in-stock Sole on the site was discounted by $100 to $200 on the day we checked.

8. Delivery, Setup and the First Month

A Sole is a heavy machine, and a few practical points are worth knowing before one arrives.

Expect a heavy box. Sole lists the 2026 F63 at 187 lb, the F80 at 218 lb and the F85 at 243 lb before packaging, and the C80 at 261 lb. Measure the route from the door to the room, including stair turns, and decide early whether to pay for in-room delivery or assembly.

Plan the space. Sole lists in-use footprints of about 75 by 34 inches for the F63 and F80, 77 by 36 inches for the F65 and 78 by 38 inches for the F85. Leave clearance behind the deck, and add your height, the step-up, the extra lift at 15% incline and a margin for the bounce of running, and check the total against the ceiling.

Give it its own power. Motorised treadmills draw a lot of current on start-up and under load, and manuals generally specify a dedicated grounded circuit. Ourextension cord and circuit guideexplains why a shared power strip causes faults that look like a failing machine. The C80 needs no power for the belt at all.

Record the specification on day one. Given how much Sole's figures have changed between generations, note the model year and serial number from the frame label, and keep the specification page you ordered from. If a warranty claim ever turns on which version you own, that record settles it.

Use the first weeks properly. Run the machine at the speeds and inclines you plan to use, not a cautious ten minutes. Listen for roller or motor noise, watch whether the belt drifts, and check that the console's speed matches reality. A fault found early is a straightforward return; the same fault found after the labour cover ends can cost you a service call.

9. Who Should Buy a Different Brand

If you want trainer-led classes on the screen. Sole's touchscreens run streaming apps and Sole's free app, not a class library that controls the machine for you. If that is the point, the iFIT brands are built around it — see ourNordicTrack roundupand ProForm roundup.

If you need decline today. The only current Sole with decline on its listing is the TT8, which was sold out when we checked. Ourdecline treadmill roundupcovers machines you can buy now.

If you weigh more than about 325 lb. The folding Soles are rated to 350 lb at most on Sole's current figures, and a rating is a ceiling rather than a comfortable operating point. Ourhigh-capacity guidecovers machines with more margin.

If you want a curved trainer and the C80's warranty worries you. Ourcurved treadmill roundupcompares it with machines that carry longer parts cover.

10. Frequently Asked Questions