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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#1 PUMA
Velocity NITRO 294 Excellent · 18 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 10mm drop · 34mm stack
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Comfort 91 Cushioning 91$35 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall94Value99Appearance98Durability95Cushioning91Comfort91Confidence89Pros
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Reviewers use it for easy runs and faster workouts alike.
Durability rates 4.4 out of 5 across eighteen reviewers, and two expect to get 400 miles or more from a pair.
Cons
Three of eighteen reviewers describe the ride as firm with a moderate amount of cushioning.
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#2 Nike
Alphafly 399 Exceptional · 19 reviews · Confidence 96/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.9 oz · 8mm drop
Reviewers like the snug heel hold and roomy forefoot fit.
Comfort 95 Cushioning 97Overall99Cushioning97Appearance96Comfort95Value84Durability65Confidence96Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers like the snug heel hold and roomy forefoot fit.
Runners report fast efforts with feet less beat up afterwards.
Cons
Several reviewers rate durability weakly; one reported roughly 240 miles.
Several reviewers flag the price, even those who call it worth it.
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#3 Saucony
Endorphin Pro 498 Exceptional · 14 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.5 oz · 7mm drop · 40mm stack
At 6.5 oz, reviewers find it fast and responsive at speed.
Comfort 88 Cushioning 86$126 $240 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall98Appearance97Value96Comfort88Cushioning86Durability78Confidence91Pros
At 6.5 oz, reviewers find it fast and responsive at speed.
Reviewers consider it good value next to other carbon-plated racers.
Cons
One reviewer's heel layer peeled before 100 miles, and durability is the lowest-rated dimension.
Some reviewers find the fit runs small.
Three of fourteen reviewers reported an injury while running in it.
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#4 Nike
Vaporfly 498 Exceptional · 3 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Racing · Neutral · 4.9 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
At 4.9 oz with 36mm heel stack, light and highly cushioned.
Comfort 89 Cushioning 98$110 $260 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall98Appearance98Cushioning98Comfort89Value67Durability51Confidence91Buy it now
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Pros
At 4.9 oz with 36mm heel stack, light and highly cushioned.
Reviewers describe a springy, propulsive ride best at fast paces.
Cons
Durability is the lowest-rated dimension in the few reviews so far.
One reviewer says it offers little support.
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#5 Nike
Quest 586 Good · Confidence 60/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers.
$36 $85 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:37 AM UTCOverall86Confidence60Pros
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers.
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#6 Brooks
Glycerin 2294 Excellent · 4 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 39mm stack
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Comfort 99 Cushioning 97$90 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall94Comfort99Durability98Cushioning97Value84Appearance73Confidence84Pros
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
One of four reviewers, on a third pair of Glycerins, calls the ride firm and hard-wearing.
Ten of the last twelve Glycerin versions score 90 or better.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the four reviews so far, at 3.8 out of 5.
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#7 Brooks
Hyperion Max 393 Excellent · 2 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Comfort 79 Cushioning 86$109 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning86Value86Durability83Comfort79Appearance77Confidence75Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Both reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
The two Hyperion Max versions before it score 98 and 97.
Cons
Cushioning and durability draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.0 out of 5.
It lists at $200, above the $180 median for shoes built for speed.
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#8 Saucony
Triumph 2390 Very good · 2 reviews · Confidence 71/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
Light at 8.6 oz for a 42mm heel stack.
Comfort 97 Cushioning 96$91 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall90Durability97Comfort97Cushioning96Value81Appearance73Confidence71Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 8.6 oz for a 42mm heel stack.
One of two reviewers so far calls it comfortable and secure underfoot, with better response than the previous Triumph.
One of two reviewers so far gets 600 to 700 miles from a pair.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
It lists at $170, ten dollars above the Triumph 22 it follows.
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#9 ASICS
GlideRide Max90 Good · 6 reviews · Confidence 67/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 46mm heel stack at a listed 8.9 oz.
Comfort 94 Cushioning 94$80 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Comfort94Cushioning94Durability85Appearance80Value70Confidence67Pros
A 46mm heel stack at a listed 8.9 oz.
One of six reviewers describes the foam as soft and supple with the slightest touch of firmness.
One reviewer reports no change in the foam at almost 300 miles.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.0 out of 5, and two of six reviewers call the $170 list price high.
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#10 Saucony
Endorphin Pro 578 Decent · Confidence 41/100
Racing · Neutral
It lists at $240, below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
$70 $240 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall78Confidence41Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $240, below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
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#11 PUMA
MagMax Nitro91 Very good · 2 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
A 47mm heel stack at 8.8 oz, the third tallest stack among shoes on sale.
Comfort 94 Cushioning 94Overall91Value98Appearance96Cushioning94Comfort94Durability91Confidence75Pros
A 47mm heel stack at 8.8 oz, the third tallest stack among shoes on sale.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Value and appearance draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.5 out of 5.
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#12 On
Cloudboom Strike88 Good · 1 review · Confidence 65/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.1 oz (men's) · 4mm drop
Light at 6.1 oz on a 43mm heel stack.
Comfort 81 Cushioning 87$160 $280 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall88Appearance90Cushioning87Durability83Comfort81Value68Confidence65Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 6.1 oz on a 43mm heel stack.
The one reviewer so far ran long runs in it and calls the cushioning great.
Cons
It lists at $280, above the $250 median for racing shoes, and the one reviewer so far rates appearance 3 out of 5.
At 43mm the stack sits above the 40mm World Athletics limit, so it is not eligible for records in official road races.
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#13 adidas
Ultraboost 5x88 Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 10mm drop · 38mm stack
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Comfort 75 Cushioning 89$72 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall88Appearance95Durability94Value89Cushioning89Comfort75Confidence82Pros
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
A 38mm heel stack at 8.8 oz in the men's build.
All five reviewers so far rate the appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
Comfort draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the five reviews so far, at 4.4 out of 5.
It lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#14 Altra
Experience Form84 Good · 1 review · Confidence 51/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.5 oz · 4mm drop · 32mm stack
Light for a stability trainer at 7.9 oz, with a 4mm drop.
Comfort 89 Cushioning 76$75 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall84Comfort89Cushioning76Appearance76Value74Durability66Confidence51Pros
Light for a stability trainer at 7.9 oz, with a 4mm drop.
One reviewer who overpronates says the guide rail supports the foot well over 125 miles.
Cons
Cushioning, durability and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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#15 Topo Athletic
Aura88 Good · Confidence 60/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
A 40mm heel stack with a 5mm drop at 9.3 oz.
$100 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:38 AM UTCOverall88Confidence60Pros
A 40mm heel stack with a 5mm drop at 9.3 oz.
Cons
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and the Aura 2 has replaced it.
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#16 Saucony
Triumph 2298 Exceptional · 21 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 10mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers praise the cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 98$105 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall98Cushioning98Comfort98Durability96Value87Appearance83Confidence94Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Runners find the 40mm stack comfortable without feeling clunky at 10.1oz.
Cons
Reviewers rate it less favourably on value than most trainers.
Two of 21 reviewers reported an injury while running in it.
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#17 adidas
adizero Evo SL95 Excellent · 22 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 7mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Comfort 94 Cushioning 96Overall95Cushioning96Comfort94Appearance88Value87Durability80Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Light at 7.5 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning and comfort on longer runs.
Cons
Several reviewers find grip lacking, particularly on the track.
A few runners say the tongue slips around mid-run.
Four reviewers rate durability 3 or below, and one asks for a tougher outsole.
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#18 On
Cloudsurfer Max84 Good · 1 review · Confidence 48/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
The one reviewer so far, at 50 miles a week, rates durability and appearance 5 out of 5 and calls it a workhorse for everything from cooldowns to light tempo.
Comfort 83 Cushioning 88Overall84Appearance95Cushioning88Durability84Comfort83Value67Confidence48Pros
The one reviewer so far, at 50 miles a week, rates durability and appearance 5 out of 5 and calls it a workhorse for everything from cooldowns to light tempo.
A 37mm heel stack with a 5mm drop, at 10.3 oz.
Cons
At 10.3 oz it sits in the heavy weight band, and it lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers.
The one reviewer so far rates value 3 out of 5.
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#19 Nike
Structure 2593 Excellent · 17 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10mm drop
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across seventeen reviewers at 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer 400 miles in reports little wear.
Comfort 79 Cushioning 87$92 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall93Durability99Value98Appearance97Cushioning87Comfort79Confidence86Pros
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across seventeen reviewers at 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer 400 miles in reports little wear.
One reviewer describes a higher stack of softer, springier foam than any previous Structure.
Value also rates 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it one of the best trainers on the market for the money.
Cons
Two of seventeen reviewers find it stiff or clunky for faster tempo work.
One reviewer found the forefoot air pocket made the toes curl until it flattened out.
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#20 Nike
Journey Run88 Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 81/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of three reviewers so far describes cushioning like pillows, with almost no ground strike reaching the feet.
Comfort 73 Cushioning 85$60 $95 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall88Appearance90Cushioning85Value76Comfort73Durability71Confidence81Buy it now
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Pros
One of three reviewers so far describes cushioning like pillows, with almost no ground strike reaching the feet.
It lists at $95, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
Cons
One of three reviewers rates durability and value 3 out of 5 and liked their previous shoe better.
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#21 Nike
Vomero 1887 Good · 18 reviews · Confidence 83/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 10mm drop · 46mm stack
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning for easy runs and long miles.
Comfort 99 Cushioning 99Overall87Comfort99Cushioning99Appearance85Durability70Value65Confidence83Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning for easy runs and long miles.
Two reviewers report running injury-free across several pairs.
Reviewers call it comfortable while still responsive at moderate paces.
Cons
Several reviewers wore through the heel outsole quickly.
One reviewer calls it terrible for speed work, and another finds it a little unstable.
One reviewer calls the 46mm midsole and thick upper overbuilt and prefers the Vomero 17.
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#22 HOKA
Clifton 1095 Excellent · 11 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 8mm drop · 38mm stack
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across eleven reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 99Overall95Cushioning99Comfort98Value82Durability67Appearance63Confidence87Pros
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across eleven reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
One reviewer calls it an ideal long and recovery run shoe and credits the move to an 8mm drop.
One reviewer reports it wearing well from 8:30 pace down to six minute miles.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.7 out of 5 across eleven reviewers.
One reviewer says it is not holding up as well as the Clifton 9.
One reviewer finds the fit slightly narrower than the Clifton 9.
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#23 Saucony
Endorphin Speed 598 Exceptional · 3 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7.3 oz (men's) · 7mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers reach for it on intervals and longer tempo efforts.
Comfort 96 Cushioning 96Overall98Comfort96Cushioning96Appearance93Value92Durability86Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers reach for it on intervals and longer tempo efforts.
Light at 7.3 oz for a 37mm stack with carbon plate.
Every Endorphin Speed version so far has rated highly.
Cons
One of three reviewers so far finds it narrow.
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#24 Nike
Zoom Fly 681 Good · 27 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8mm drop
Reviewers run it across easy days, tempo work and intervals.
Comfort 59 Cushioning 78Overall81Appearance94Cushioning78Durability67Value60Comfort59Confidence87Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers run it across easy days, tempo work and intervals.
Reviewers like it most for training at quicker paces.
Cons
Comfort, cushioning, durability and value all rate under 4 out of 5 across twenty-seven reviewers.
Two reviewers call it heavy and short on snap for racing.
The Zoom Fly 5 before it scores 93 on thirty-three reviews against its 82.
How this ranking works
Ratings come from our statistical models of runner reviews: the score is our best estimate of how a shoe is rated, 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.