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276 shoes · page 9 of 12 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#193 Altra
Escalante Racer 283 Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 61/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One reviewer has 2,000 miles on a pair and says it is still in great condition.
Comfort 90 Cushioning 60Overall83Comfort90Durability77Value60Cushioning60Appearance58Confidence61Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer has 2,000 miles on a pair and says it is still in great condition.
One reviewer wants a fast, comfortable shoe without a carbon plate and finds it here.
Cons
Cushioning draws 2.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
The original Escalante Racer scores 96 on twenty-two reviews against its 83.
Appearance draws 3.0 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
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#195 New Balance
Fuelcell Rebel v182 Good · 13 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 5mm drop · 24mm stack
At 7.2 oz, reviewers find it light and quick at tempo.
Comfort 73 Cushioning 74Overall82Value85Appearance83Cushioning74Comfort73Durability64Confidence86Pros
At 7.2 oz, reviewers find it light and quick at tempo.
Runners report springy cushioning that suits workouts, intervals and races from the 5k to the half.
Reviewers like the stretchy knit upper's snug, comfortable midfoot hold.
Cons
Three of thirteen reviewers find the fit small, with low volume through the toe box.
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and one reviewer has the insole scrunch into a painful ridge after about 8 km.
One reviewer who pronates says the foam collapses inward and calls it the least stable shoe he has worn.
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$165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:39 AM UTCOverall82Confidence35Buy it now
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#197 PUMA
Fast-R Nitro Elite 382 Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 23/100
Racing · Neutral
One reviewer describes a poppy, aggressive ride built for fast running.
Comfort 66 Cushioning 77Overall82Cushioning77Appearance77Value73Comfort66Durability56Confidence23Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer describes a poppy, aggressive ride built for fast running.
One of four reviewers calls it the best racing shoe since the Vaporfly.
Cons
Durability draws 2.3 out of 5 in the four reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
Comfort rates 3.3 out of 5 across the same four reviewers.
One reviewer says it does not suit slow runners or heel strikers.
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#198 Topo Athletic
Magnifly 682 Good · Confidence 14/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The four earlier Magnifly versions score 85 to 92.
Overall82Confidence14Buy it now
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Pros
The four earlier Magnifly versions score 85 to 92.
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#200 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer81 Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 39/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 8mm drop · 25mm stack
Reviewers call it light and nimble at 6.7 oz.
Comfort 75 Cushioning 71$129 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall81Appearance90Value89Durability77Comfort75Cushioning71Confidence39Pros
Reviewers call it light and nimble at 6.7 oz.
One reviewer calls it incredibly durable and good for ground feel.
Cons
Reviewers describe firm cushioning suited to road racing and fast intervals rather than easy or long runs.
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer notices less energy return from the plate than expected.
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#202 Nike
Quest 781 Good · Confidence 13/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers.
Overall81Confidence13Pros
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers.
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$140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:37 AM UTCOverall81Confidence10Cons
The Neo Vista and Neo Vista 2 before it score 93 and 85, on six and two reviews.
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#205 adidas
Hyperboost Edge79 Decent · 1 review · Confidence 49/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far praises the propulsion and cushioning and calls it incredibly responsive.
Comfort 76 Cushioning 81Overall79Durability88Appearance83Cushioning81Comfort76Value76Confidence49Pros
The one reviewer so far praises the propulsion and cushioning and calls it incredibly responsive.
Cons
It lists at $200, above the $150 median for daily trainers, and the one reviewer so far rates appearance 2 out of 5.
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#206 Saucony
Hurricane 2679 Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 24/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, durability and value 5 out of 5.
Comfort 80 Cushioning 88Overall79Cushioning88Durability87Comfort80Value72Appearance65Confidence24Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, durability and value 5 out of 5.
One reviewer uses it for race-day long runs.
Cons
One reviewer finds the toe box narrow and recommends the wide version.
Appearance draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
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#207 PUMA
MagMax Nitro 279 Decent · Confidence 17/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The MagMax Nitro before it scores 92.
Overall79Confidence17Pros
The MagMax Nitro before it scores 92.
Cons
It lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers.
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Overall79Confidence14Buy it now
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$118 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:39 AM UTCOverall79Confidence7Cons
Earlier Fli-Lyte versions score 74 to 88, on one to four reviews each.
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#210 Mount to Coast
P179 Decent · Confidence 3/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.7 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 36mm stack
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#211 adidas
Duramo SL 278 Decent · Confidence 60/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $70, less than half the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
$49 $70 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:36 AM UTCOverall78Confidence60Pros
It lists at $70, less than half the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#215 Topo Athletic
Magnifly 577 Decent · Confidence 24/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 25mm stack
It is zero drop, with 25mm under both the heel and the forefoot.
$96 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:38 AM UTCOverall77Confidence24Buy it now
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Pros
It is zero drop, with 25mm under both the heel and the forefoot.
At 8.7 oz in the men's build and 7.2 oz in the women's it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
The Magnifly 4 before it scores 85 on four reviews.
Cons
Its 25mm heel stack is well below the 39mm median for daily trainers on sale.
A newer Magnifly 6 is on sale alongside it.
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$170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:37 AM UTCOverall77Confidence2
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.