Running Shoes: Best Quality vs. Price
The running shoes for sale right now, ranked by how runners rate each shoe and how good its current price is.
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155 shoes · page 1 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 9.
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#1 Nike
Vaporfly 497 97 Excellent Excellent · 3 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Racing · Neutral · 5.4 oz · 6mm drop
At 4.9 oz with 36mm heel stack, light and highly cushioned.
Comfort 82 Cushioning 94$110 $260 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall97Appearance96Cushioning94Comfort82Value70Durability54Confidence77Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $165 37% offNike $165 37% offDick's $204 22% offMSRP $260
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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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#2 Nike
Alphafly 395 95 Excellent Excellent · 22 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 40mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers like the snug heel hold and roomy forefoot fit.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 90$143 $295 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall95Cushioning90Appearance86Comfort85Value72Durability60Confidence86Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $180 39% offNike $222 25% offDick's $259 12% offMSRP $295
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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 PUMA
MagMax Nitro82 82 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 44/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
A 47mm heel stack at 8.8 oz, the third tallest stack among shoes for sale.
Comfort 86 Cushioning 88Overall82Value94Cushioning88Appearance87Comfort86Durability81Confidence44Pros
A 47mm heel stack at 8.8 oz, the third tallest stack among shoes for 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 for 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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#4 Saucony
Endorphin Speed 596 96 Excellent Excellent · 5 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7.3 oz (men's) · 37mm stack · 7mm drop
Reviewers reach for it on intervals and longer tempo efforts.
Comfort 86 Cushioning 88$126 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall96Cushioning88Comfort86Appearance86Value84Durability79Confidence80Buy 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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#5 adidas
adizero Evo SL90 90 Very good Very good · 28 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 40mm stack · 7mm drop
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Comfort 88 Cushioning 90$99 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning90Comfort88Appearance86Value81Durability75Confidence89Buy 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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#6 Brooks
Ghost 1784 84 Good Good · 8 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 37mm stack · 10mm drop
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 82$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall84Durability93Comfort90Cushioning82Value81Appearance73Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
One reviewer got about 400 miles from a pair before replacing them.
One reviewer uses it for easy runs and two or three track workouts a week.
Cons
The Ghost 16 before it scores 97 on thirty-eight reviews, against 89 here on eight.
Cushioning and appearance draw the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.1 out of 5.
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#7 Brooks
Hyperion Max 390 90 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 60/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Comfort 78 Cushioning 81$109 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall90Value83Cushioning81Durability80Appearance79Comfort78Confidence60Buy 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 2385 85 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
Light at 8.6 oz for a 42mm heel stack.
Comfort 89 Cushioning 89$77 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall85Durability91Comfort89Cushioning89Value79Appearance73Confidence77Buy 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 HOKA
Clifton 1090 90 Good Good · 11 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 38mm stack · 8mm drop
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across eleven reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
Comfort 95 Cushioning 98$93 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Cushioning98Comfort95Value79Durability67Appearance65Confidence89Pros
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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#10 Nike
Vomero 1883 83 Good Good · 20 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 46mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning for easy runs and long miles.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 97Overall83Comfort98Cushioning97Appearance83Durability71Value69Confidence90Buy 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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#11 Brooks
Glycerin Max 281 81 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 60/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.5 oz · 45mm stack · 6mm drop
All three reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 across every dimension, one calling it great for bigger runners who want support with cushioning.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 88$148 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall81Cushioning88Durability87Comfort85Appearance75Value73Confidence60Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 across every dimension, one calling it great for bigger runners who want support with cushioning.
Cons
It lists at $200, well above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
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#12 Nike
Pegasus 4277 77 Decent Decent · 10 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 37mm stack · 10mm drop
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.2 out of 5.
Comfort 78 Cushioning 72Overall77Appearance88Durability82Value82Comfort78Cushioning72Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.2 out of 5.
Four of seven reviewers rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
One reviewer sums it up as consistent quality.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of any dimension across six reviewers, at 3.5 out of 5, and two of them rate it 1 or 2.
Averaging 9.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
Two of seven reviewers rate it 3 or below overall, one of them saying only that it had changed.
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#13 ASICS
Novablast 598 98 Exceptional Exceptional · 18 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 41mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers use them for easy days, tempo runs and track sessions.
Comfort 91 Cushioning 92$130 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall98Value94Cushioning92Comfort91Appearance75Durability70Confidence87Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers use them for easy days, tempo runs and track sessions.
Runners describe a bouncy, responsive ride that encourages faster paces.
9 oz with a 40.5mm heel stack, light for the cushioning.
Cons
Several runners say the cushioning fades after roughly 300 miles.
A few reviewers find it runs long and size down half a size.
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#14 Nike
Zoom Fly 677 77 Decent Decent · 27 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.1 oz · 40mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers run it across easy days, tempo work and intervals.
Comfort 64 Cushioning 74Overall77Appearance88Cushioning74Durability69Value66Comfort64Confidence91Buy 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.
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#15 Nike
Flex Experience Run 1276 76 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 53/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Comfort 72 Cushioning 72Overall76Appearance89Value80Durability74Cushioning72Comfort72Confidence53Pros
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Cushioning draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
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#16 Altra
Escalante 480 80 Good Good · 7 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz
Light for a daily trainer at 7.8 oz in the men's build.
Comfort 81 Cushioning 74$94 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall80Value82Comfort81Durability79Cushioning74Appearance68Confidence85Buy it now
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Pros
Light for a daily trainer at 7.8 oz in the men's build.
One reviewer says durability is about the same as the Escalante 3.
Cons
Two reviewers say the added cushioning feels little different from the Escalante 3, and one that it now rides like a high-stack shoe.
One reviewer says the laces always come undone.
The Escalante 3 and 4 score 75 and 82 against 93 for the original.
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#17 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v377 77 Decent Decent · 7 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 8.2 oz with a 41mm heel stack.
Comfort 73 Cushioning 77$107 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall77Appearance80Cushioning77Comfort73Durability68Value67Confidence80Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 8.2 oz with a 41mm heel stack.
Reviewers describe a roomy, boxy toe box.
Reviewers find it comfortable, one using it for distance and speedwork.
Cons
The SuperComp Trainer v1 and v2 score 97 and 98 against its 79.
Value draws the lowest ratings of the seven reviews so far, at 3.7 out of 5.
One reviewer had to cut and modify the laces to make it comfortable, and another found the wide fit not really wide through the midfoot.
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#18 PUMA
Deviate Nitro 377 77 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 45/100
Racing · Neutral · 8.1 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
A 44mm heel stack, above the 38mm median for racing shoes for sale.
Comfort 72 Cushioning 69$95 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:35 AM UTCOverall77Appearance78Durability77Value74Comfort72Cushioning69Confidence45Buy it now
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Pros
A 44mm heel stack, above the 38mm median for racing shoes for sale.
It lists at $160, well below the $250 median for racing shoes for sale.
Cons
At 8.1 oz it is well above the 6.5 oz median for racing shoes for sale.
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#19 Nike
Vomero Plus90 90 Good Good · 17 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 43mm stack · 10mm drop
All sixteen reviewers rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 93Overall90Cushioning93Appearance91Comfort90Durability70Value67Confidence77Buy it now
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Pros
All sixteen reviewers rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Reviewers favor it for recovery runs, doubles and easy long miles.
Reviewers report the cushioning still feeling lively past 400 miles.
Cons
Three of sixteen reviewers say they would not use it for faster workouts.
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer notes the $180 list price.
One reviewer found it stiff until it had broken in.
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#20 adidas
Ultraboost 5x81 81 Good Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 76/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 38mm stack · 10mm drop
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Comfort 73 Cushioning 81$75 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall81Appearance90Durability89Value85Cushioning81Comfort73Confidence76Pros
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 for sale.
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#21 adidas
adizero Adios Pro 480 80 Decent Decent · 5 reviews · Confidence 71/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.4 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 39mm heel stack at 6.4 oz.
Comfort 70 Cushioning 76Overall80Appearance87Durability82Value82Cushioning76Comfort70Confidence71Buy it now
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Pros
A 39mm heel stack at 6.4 oz.
Cons
The Adios Pro 3 before it scores 99 on thirty reviews against its 82.
It lists at $255, above the $250 median for racing shoes for sale.
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#22 Brooks
Ghost Max 383 83 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 68/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.0 oz (women's)
One of two reviewers so far, running 45 miles a week, calls it very durable and stable.
Comfort 87 Cushioning 89$105 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:34 AM UTCOverall83Durability93Cushioning89Comfort87Value83Appearance74Confidence68Pros
One of two reviewers so far, running 45 miles a week, calls it very durable and stable.
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Ghost Max and Ghost Max 2 before it score 97 and 96, against 88 here on two reviews.
One of two reviewers finds it runs big, and appearance draws 3.5 out of 5.
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#23 On
Cloudmonster 384 84 Good Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 35mm stack · 6mm drop
One of five reviewers describes a bouncy ride with good energy return on easy runs.
Comfort 78 Cushioning 79$133 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall84Appearance90Cushioning79Comfort78Durability74Value60Confidence75Buy it now
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Pros
One of five reviewers describes a bouncy ride with good energy return on easy runs.
Overall ratings average 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
One reviewer says the redesigned cushioning improves on the Cloudmonster 2 and no longer squeaks.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.5 out of 5, and one reviewer calls the $190 list price high.
One of five reviewers finds it less comfortable past about ten miles.
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#24 Brooks
Glycerin Flex76 76 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 3/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it flexible, with the stability of a Brooks shoe and none of the clunkiness.
Comfort 84 Cushioning 74$125 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:35 AM UTCOverall76Value88Comfort84Durability81Appearance78Cushioning74Confidence3Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it flexible, with the stability of a Brooks shoe and none of the clunkiness.
The single review so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Cons
Cushioning, durability and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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.