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Best Cushioning Daily Trainers

The shoes for sale rated highest for cushioning by real, experienced, and knowledgeable runners.


All Daily Trainers

93 shoes · page 4 of 4

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.

  1. #73 PUMA

    ForeverRun NITRO 3

    70 Decent Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 10 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    Daily trainer · Stability · 9.0 oz · 38mm stack · 8mm drop

    ForeverRun NITRO 3
    Overall 70 Comfort 71
    Overall
    70
    Appearance
    82
    Value
    76
    Durability
    76
    Comfort
    71
    Cushioning
    70
    Confidence
    10

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    $150

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  2. #74 Saucony

    Kinvara 16

    69 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 3 reviews Confidence 48

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.8 oz · 28mm stack · 4mm drop

    It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Kinvara 16
    Overall 69 Comfort 78
    Overall
    69
    Value
    90
    Appearance
    83
    Comfort
    78
    Cushioning
    69
    Durability
    54
    Confidence
    48

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    $130

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    MSRP $130

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    Pros

    It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  3. #75 Saucony

    Ride 19

    69 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 3 reviews Confidence 38

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 36mm stack · 8mm drop

    It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Ride 19
    Overall 69 Comfort 62
    $130 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:33 AM UTC
    Overall
    69
    Value
    71
    Cushioning
    69
    Durability
    66
    Comfort
    62
    Appearance
    61
    Confidence
    38

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    Amazon

    $130 $145 10% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:33 AM UTC

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    Running Warehouse $145
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    MSRP $145

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    Pros

    It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  4. #76 ASICS

    Cumulus 28

    69 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 3 reviews Confidence 38

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 39mm stack · 8mm drop

    It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Cumulus 28
    Overall 69 Comfort 59
    $130 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:34 AM UTC
    Overall
    69
    Cushioning
    69
    Value
    68
    Durability
    67
    Appearance
    61
    Comfort
    59
    Confidence
    38

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    Amazon

    $130 $145 10% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:34 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Running Warehouse $145
    Dick's $145

    MSRP $145

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    Pros

    It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  5. #77 Mizuno

    Wave Inspire 22

    69 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 32

    Daily trainer · Stability · 9.6 oz · 39mm stack · 10mm drop

    Wave Inspire 22
    Overall 69 Comfort 66
    $145 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:34 AM UTC
    Overall
    69
    Durability
    72
    Value
    71
    Cushioning
    69
    Comfort
    66
    Appearance
    65
    Confidence
    32

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    Amazon

    $145 $150 3% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:34 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Running Warehouse $150

    MSRP $150

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    Cons

    It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  6. #78 Under Armour

    Infinite Pro

    69 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 2 reviews Confidence 27 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.5 oz (men's) · 8mm drop

    It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Infinite Pro
    Overall 69 Comfort 65
    $55 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:34 AM UTC
    Overall
    69
    Durability
    73
    Appearance
    71
    Value
    69
    Cushioning
    69
    Comfort
    65
    Confidence
    27

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    Amazon

    $55 $130 58% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:34 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Dick's $130

    MSRP $130

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    Pros

    It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Cons

    It is much heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  7. #79 Brooks

    Hyperion 3

    69 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 15

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.8 oz · 36mm stack · 8mm drop

    It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Hyperion 3
    Overall 69 Comfort 75
    Overall
    69
    Comfort
    75
    Durability
    75
    Value
    74
    Cushioning
    69
    Appearance
    68
    Confidence
    15

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    Running Warehouse

    $80 $140 43% off

    Best price · lowest in 90 days

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    Other retailers

    Dick's $101 28% off

    MSRP $140

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    Pros

    It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  8. #80 Topo Athletic

    Phantom 4

    69 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 14

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 35mm stack · 5mm drop

    It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Phantom 4
    Overall 69 Comfort 79
    $143 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:35 AM UTC
    Overall
    69
    Comfort
    79
    Durability
    74
    Value
    74
    Appearance
    69
    Cushioning
    69
    Confidence
    14

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    Amazon

    $143 $150 5% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:35 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Running Warehouse $150

    MSRP $150

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    Pros

    It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    It is lighter than the Phantom 3 before it.

  9. #81 ASICS

    GT-2000 13

    68 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 13 reviews Confidence 58

    Daily trainer · Stability · 8.9 oz · 8mm drop

    GT-2000 13
    Overall 68 Comfort 56
    $66 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:32 AM UTC
    Overall
    68
    Value
    75
    Durability
    71
    Cushioning
    68
    Appearance
    62
    Comfort
    56
    Confidence
    58

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    Amazon

    $66 $140 53% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:32 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

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    MSRP $140

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  10. #82 Nike

    Free Run 5.0

    68 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 7 reviews Confidence 26

    Daily trainer · Neutral

    It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Free Run 5.0
    Overall 68 Comfort 87
    $73 $100 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:32 AM UTC
    Overall
    68
    Appearance
    94
    Value
    90
    Comfort
    87
    Durability
    72
    Cushioning
    68
    Confidence
    26

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    Amazon

    $73 $100 27% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:32 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Nike $80 20% off

    MSRP $100

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    Pros

    It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  11. #83 Saucony

    Ride 18

    67 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 7 reviews Confidence 47

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 35mm stack · 8mm drop

    It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Ride 18
    Overall 67 Comfort 59
    $80 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:32 AM UTC
    Overall
    67
    Value
    80
    Durability
    76
    Cushioning
    67
    Appearance
    61
    Comfort
    59
    Confidence
    47

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    Amazon

    $80 $145 44% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:32 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Dick's $145

    MSRP $145

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    Pros

    It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    It is lighter than the Ride 17 before it.

    Some reviewers describe it as an excellent everyday trainer for regular daily mileage.

  12. #84 Nike

    Pegasus Plus 2

    67 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 6 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 10mm drop

    Part of the Pegasus line, which readers here have reviewed more than 1,200 times across its versions.

    Pegasus Plus 2
    Overall 67 Comfort 71
    Overall
    67
    Appearance
    86
    Value
    71
    Comfort
    71
    Durability
    69
    Cushioning
    67
    Confidence
    6

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    Running Warehouse

    $170

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    Nike $170

    MSRP $170

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    Pros

    Part of the Pegasus line, which readers here have reviewed more than 1,200 times across its versions.

    It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Cons

    It lists at $190, above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.

    It replaces the Pegasus Plus, which scores 67 on twenty-four reviews.

    It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  13. #85 Altra

    Torin 8

    66 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 33

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 30mm stack · zero-drop

    Torin 8
    Overall 66 Comfort 78
    Overall
    66
    Comfort
    78
    Cushioning
    66
    Durability
    63
    Value
    62
    Appearance
    56
    Confidence
    33

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    $80 $160 50% off

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    MSRP $160

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  14. #86 Diadora

    Nucleo 2

    65 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 0 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz (men's) · 35mm stack · 5mm drop

    Nucleo 2
    Overall 65 Comfort 71
    $81 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:35 AM UTC
    Overall
    65
    Appearance
    73
    Comfort
    71
    Value
    69
    Durability
    69
    Cushioning
    65
    Confidence
    0

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    Amazon

    $81 $160 49% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:35 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Running Warehouse $170

    MSRP $160

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    Cons

    The Nucleo before it scores 66 here.

    It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  15. #87 Nike

    Pegasus 42

    64 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 11 reviews Confidence 54

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 37mm stack · 10mm drop

    Pegasus 42
    Overall 64 Comfort 72
    Overall
    64
    Appearance
    88
    Value
    80
    Durability
    80
    Comfort
    72
    Cushioning
    64
    Confidence
    54

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    Dick's Sporting Goods

    $93 $145 36% off

    Best price

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    Other retailers

    Dick's $93 36% off
    Nike $109 25% off
    Running Warehouse $110 24% off

    MSRP $145

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    Cons

    It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  16. #88 Nike

    Structure 26

    60 Below average Ranked by Cushioning 5 reviews Confidence 18

    Daily trainer · Stability · 10.3 oz · 38mm stack · 10mm drop

    Structure 26
    Overall 60 Comfort 59
    Overall
    60
    Appearance
    76
    Durability
    72
    Value
    71
    Cushioning
    60
    Comfort
    59
    Confidence
    18

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    Dick's Sporting Goods

    $70 $145 52% off

    Best price

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    Other retailers

    Dick's $70 52% off
    Nike $83 43% off
    Running Warehouse $100 31% off

    MSRP $145

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    Cons

    It is much heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  17. #89 Nike

    Pegasus Plus

    59 Bottom-tier Ranked by Cushioning 24 reviews Confidence 34

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 34mm stack · 10mm drop

    It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Pegasus Plus
    Overall 59 Comfort 64
    $95 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:31 AM UTC
    Overall
    59
    Appearance
    84
    Durability
    66
    Comfort
    64
    Cushioning
    59
    Value
    59
    Confidence
    34

    Buy it now

    Amazon

    $95 $190 50% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:31 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Dick's $130 32% off

    MSRP $190

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    Pros

    It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Cons

    It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  18. #90 New Balance

    FuelCell Propel v5

    59 Bottom-tier Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 10

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz (men's) · 37mm stack · 6mm drop

    It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    FuelCell Propel v5
    Overall 59 Comfort 66
    $82 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:34 AM UTC
    Overall
    59
    Value
    74
    Appearance
    68
    Comfort
    66
    Durability
    65
    Cushioning
    59
    Confidence
    10

    Buy it now

    Amazon

    $82 $120 32% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:34 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Dick's $120

    MSRP $120

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    Pros

    It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Cons

    It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  19. #91 New Balance

    SuperComp Rebel

    58 Bottom-tier Ranked by Cushioning 1 review Confidence 32 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz · 4mm drop

    It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    SuperComp Rebel
    Overall 58 Comfort 70
    Overall
    58
    Value
    78
    Appearance
    77
    Durability
    70
    Comfort
    70
    Cushioning
    58
    Confidence
    32

    Buy it now

    Running Warehouse

    $200

    Best price

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    Dick's $200

    MSRP $200

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    Pros

    It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

    Cons

    It lists at $200, above the $180 median for speed shoes for sale.

    It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.

  20. #92 Nike

    Pegasus 41

    56 Bottom-tier Ranked by Cushioning 67 reviews Confidence 85

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 37mm stack · 10mm drop

    Some reviewers find it versatile enough for easy days as well as tempo runs and faster workouts.

    Pegasus 41
    Overall 56 Comfort 61
    $83 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:30 AM UTC
    Overall
    56
    Appearance
    83
    Durability
    77
    Value
    69
    Comfort
    61
    Cushioning
    56
    Confidence
    85

    Buy it now

    Amazon

    $83 $145 43% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:30 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Dick's $84 42% off

    MSRP $145

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    Pros

    Some reviewers find it versatile enough for easy days as well as tempo runs and faster workouts.

  21. #93 New Balance

    Ellipse

    56 Bottom-tier Ranked by Cushioning 3 reviews Confidence 34

    Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.8 oz · 38mm stack · 8mm drop

    Ellipse
    Overall 56 Comfort 67
    $95 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:33 AM UTC
    Overall
    56
    Appearance
    77
    Value
    70
    Durability
    69
    Comfort
    67
    Cushioning
    56
    Confidence
    34

    Buy it now

    Amazon

    $95 $145 35% off

    Best price

    As of Oct 29, 8:33 AM UTC

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    Other retailers

    Dick's $108 26% off
    Running Warehouse $145

    MSRP $145

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How this ranking works

Ratings come from our statistical models of runner reviews: each rating is our best estimate of how runners rate a shoe, and the bar behind it in an expanded row is the range we consider plausible given how many reviews it has. Shoes with few reviews rank more cautiously rather than shooting to the top on a handful of glowing write-ups. Prices are the live prices at the retailers we track, and everything ranked here is a shoe you can buy today.