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#25 Nike
Revolution 879 Decent · Confidence 27/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
It lists at $70, less than half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Overall79Confidence27Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $70, less than half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
The Revolution 6 before it scores 70 on two reviews.
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#26 Saucony
Endorphin Shift 388 Good · 21 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 4mm drop
A 41mm heel stack, and reviewers consistently call the cushioning soft and comfortable.
Comfort 93 Cushioning 97$100 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall88Cushioning97Comfort93Value92Durability90Appearance70Confidence88Pros
A 41mm heel stack, and reviewers consistently call the cushioning soft and comfortable.
Several reviewers kept running comfortably while coming back from injuries.
Reviewers use them for easy days, long runs and lighter workouts.
Cons
Two reviewers find it sluggish beyond about seven-minute pace.
One reviewer calls the look dorky, and appearance is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5.
Two reviewers report the shoe breaking down at 350 to 500 miles.
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#27 Brooks
Ghost Max 390 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 73/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far, running 45 miles a week, calls it very durable and stable.
Comfort 94 Cushioning 96$110 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Durability98Cushioning96Comfort94Value87Appearance74Confidence73Buy it now
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Pros
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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#28 Brooks
Launch 1190 Very good · 1 review · Confidence 75/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Launch 10 it follows scores 99 on twelve reviews.
Comfort 93 Cushioning 85$84 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Value98Comfort93Cushioning85Durability82Appearance76Confidence75Pros
The Launch 10 it follows scores 99 on twelve reviews.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The single review so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall.
Cons
Scores across the Launch line have ranged from 71 to 99.
Durability and appearance are the only marks below 5 in the single review so far, both at 4 out of 5.
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#29 Mizuno
Neo Zen90 Very good · 1 review · Confidence 69/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.8 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
At 6.8 oz it stays light on a 46mm heel stack, among the tallest stacks on sale.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 80$105 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Value93Comfort90Durability87Cushioning80Appearance71Confidence69Pros
At 6.8 oz it stays light on a 46mm heel stack, among the tallest stacks on sale.
The one reviewer so far calls it a fun, bouncy and soft daily trainer.
The single review so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and value 5 out of 5.
Cons
Appearance is the only mark below 5 in the single review so far, at 4 out of 5.
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#30 Brooks
Ghost Max 296 Excellent · 14 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
Comfort 98 Cushioning 98$125 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall96Durability99Comfort98Cushioning98Value97Appearance91Confidence88Pros
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
One reviewer names the cushioning and the built-in rocker for comfort on long runs.
Value rates 4.7 out of 5 across the same fourteen reviewers.
Cons
At an average of 10.3 oz it lands in the heavy weight band, and one reviewer calls it big and boxy.
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#31 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v379 Decent · 7 reviews · Confidence 71/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 4.6 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 8.2 oz with a 41mm heel stack.
Comfort 75 Cushioning 86$109 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall79Cushioning86Appearance82Comfort75Durability69Value63Confidence71Buy 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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#32 ASICS
GEL-Kayano 3287 Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Stability
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, one calling it the best Kayano in several years.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 93$113 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall87Cushioning93Durability91Comfort90Appearance74Value65Confidence74Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, one calling it the best Kayano in several years.
The GEL-Kayano 30 two versions back scores 99 on fifty-eight reviews.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the three reviews so far, at 4.3 out of 5.
It lists at $165, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#33 PUMA
Velocity Nitro 489 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
Comfort 83 Cushioning 89$98 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall89Value96Cushioning89Appearance88Durability88Comfort83Confidence37Pros
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 4.0 out of 5.
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#34 Nike
Quest 683 Good · Confidence 25/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers.
Overall83Confidence25Pros
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers.
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#35 ASICS
Superblast 298 Exceptional · 14 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7mm drop
Reviewers describe a light, cushioned ride with bounce for easy or faster runs.
Comfort 99 Cushioning 99Overall98Cushioning99Comfort99Durability98Appearance96Value93Confidence93Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers describe a light, cushioned ride with bounce for easy or faster runs.
High-mileage reviewers make it their everyday trainer and rate comfort top marks.
Cons
One reviewer says the upper loosens before the midsole wears out.
At $200 list it sits above most speed-day trainers, and value is its lowest-rated dimension.
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#36 PUMA
Deviate Nitro 382 Good · Confidence 28/100
Racing · Neutral · 8.1 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
A 44mm heel stack, above the 38mm median for racing shoes on sale.
$100 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall82Confidence28Buy it now
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Pros
A 44mm heel stack, above the 38mm median for racing shoes on sale.
It lists at $160, well below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
Cons
At 8.1 oz it is well above the 6.5 oz median for racing shoes on sale.
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#37 Nike
Winflo 1075 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 19/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 33mm stack
It lists at $105, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Comfort 65 Cushioning 72$50 $105 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall75Appearance85Value74Cushioning72Durability66Comfort65Confidence19Pros
It lists at $105, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates it 4 out of 5 on every dimension.
Cons
Averaging 9.4 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Two newer Winflos are on sale alongside it, scoring 73 and 70.
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#38 adidas
adizero Boston 1387 Good · Confidence 68/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 7mm drop · 37mm stack
It lists at $160, below the $180 median for shoes built for speed.
$81 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:37 AM UTCOverall87Confidence68Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $160, below the $180 median for shoes built for speed.
The adizero Boston 12 before it scores 91 on fifty-eight reviews.
Cons
Scores across the adizero Boston line have ranged from 52 to 98.
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#39 Altra
FWD Via86 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 73/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 4mm drop
A 37mm heel stack at 8.0 oz, light for the cushioning.
Comfort 88 Cushioning 80$110 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall86Comfort88Cushioning80Value76Appearance74Durability71Confidence73Pros
A 37mm heel stack at 8.0 oz, light for the cushioning.
One reviewer describes it as extremely plush underfoot and lighter on the foot than it looks.
One reviewer names the wide toe box for letting the toes splay.
Cons
One reviewer would not run faster than a steady state in it.
The same reviewer found the laces very long and had to retie them to stop rubbing at the ball of the foot.
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#40 Nike
Winflo 1174 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 on every dimension.
Comfort 65 Cushioning 79Overall74Appearance90Value81Cushioning79Durability73Comfort65Confidence37Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 on every dimension.
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
The Winflo 10, 11 and 12 all score in the low seventies, on one to two reviews each.
A newer Winflo 12 is on sale alongside it.
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#41 HOKA
Gaviota 593 Excellent · 15 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10.0 oz · 6mm drop · 39mm stack
One reviewer names the cushioning for long runs and a good amount of stability with it.
Comfort 88 Cushioning 98$132 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning98Comfort88Durability87Value86Appearance83Confidence84Pros
One reviewer names the cushioning for long runs and a good amount of stability with it.
One reviewer picked it for a wide toe box and a stiff rocker.
Both reviewers who compared it with their previous shoe rate it better.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and one reviewer had the sole separate on three pairs within weeks.
One of fifteen reviewers finds it poorly ventilated and hot in summer.
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#42 Brooks
Ghost 1789 Good · 8 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 37mm stack
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
Comfort 95 Cushioning 88$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall89Durability97Comfort95Cushioning88Value84Appearance71Confidence80Buy 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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#43 Nike
Structure Plus76 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 22/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10mm drop
One reviewer calls it cushioned and stable, and compares it to the GEL-Kayano 31.
Comfort 76 Cushioning 82Overall76Appearance91Durability89Cushioning82Comfort76Value74Confidence22Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls it cushioned and stable, and compares it to the GEL-Kayano 31.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
One reviewer finds the lockdown fussy, with the foot slipping unless it is laced just right.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Scores in the Structure line swing sharply, the Structure 25 at 93 on seventeen reviews and the Structure 26 at 62 on five.
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$65 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:36 AM UTCOverall76Confidence32 -
#45 Nike
Flex Experience Run 1281 Good · 1 review · Confidence 22/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Comfort 74 Cushioning 77Overall81Appearance94Value83Cushioning77Durability76Comfort74Confidence22Pros
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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#46 Nike
Structure 276 Decent · Confidence 14/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10mm drop
It lists at $145, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall76Confidence14Pros
It lists at $145, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Scores in the Structure line swing sharply, the Structure 25 at 93 on seventeen reviews and the Structure 26 at 62 on five.
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#47 ASICS
Novablast 599 Exceptional · 18 reviews · Confidence 95/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 8mm drop · 41mm stack
Reviewers use them for easy days, tempo runs and track sessions.
Comfort 97 Cushioning 97Overall99Value98Cushioning97Comfort97Appearance75Durability74Confidence95Buy 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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#48 Mizuno
Wave Rider 2981 Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Comfort 85 Cushioning 91Overall81Cushioning91Comfort85Durability84Value82Appearance74Confidence75Pros
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Wave Rider 28 before it scores 97 on six reviews against its 81.
Scores across the Wave Rider line have ranged from 56 to 97.
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.