Best Looking Daily Trainers
The shoes for sale rated highest for appearance by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
All daily trainers
115 shoes · page 1 of 5
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#1 Nike
Air Zoom Pegasus 3999 Exceptional Appearance · 134 reviews · Confidence 100/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 10mm drop · 33mm stack
Ten reviewers say how far a pair lasts them, most landing between 300 and 500 miles.
Overall 99 Cushioning 66$75 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:30 AM UTCOverall99Appearance99Value95Durability94Cushioning66Comfort65Confidence100Pros
Ten reviewers say how far a pair lasts them, most landing between 300 and 500 miles.
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to tempo work, and on road, track and trail.
Two reviewers who had lacing trouble and peeling outsole segments on earlier Pegasus versions say this one fixes both.
Cons
Four reviewers find it short on bounce for track work and racing, one preferring spikes for a cross country 5k.
Two reviewers get fewer miles out of it than out of earlier Pegasus versions, one watching the midsole bottom out at 200 miles while the upper and outsole are still intact.
Cushioning is the weakest of its categories at 4.2 out of 5, across a hundred and thirty-four reviewers.
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#2 PUMA
Velocity NITRO 298 Exceptional Appearance · 18 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 10mm drop · 34mm stack
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Overall 98 Cushioning 91$35 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall98Value99Appearance98Durability95Cushioning91Comfort91Confidence93Pros
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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#3 Nike
Free Run 201898 Exceptional Appearance · 6 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz (men's)
Comfort rates 5.0 out of 5 across six reviewers, who say the upper shapes to the foot.
Overall 98 Cushioning 83Overall98Appearance98Comfort96Value89Durability88Cushioning83Confidence89Pros
Comfort rates 5.0 out of 5 across six reviewers, who say the upper shapes to the foot.
Reviewers value the minimal build, one saying it makes him focus on his form.
Reviewers use it on road, trail and sand alike.
Cons
One reviewer's only complaint is how many rocks get stuck in the outsole.
One reviewer running 30 to 50 miles a week says he wears through them quickly.
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#4 Nike
Free Run 5.098 Exceptional Appearance · 7 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Overall 98 Cushioning 69$74 $100 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall98Appearance98Value96Comfort95Durability73Cushioning69Confidence88Pros
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Value rates 4.9 out of 5 across seven reviewers against a $100 list price.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.
Cushioning rates 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer keeps it to runs of six miles or less.
One reviewer says it holds on to pebbles in the tread.
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#5 Nike
Structure 2597 Exceptional Appearance · 17 reviews · Confidence 92/100
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.
Overall 97 Cushioning 87$92 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall97Durability99Value98Appearance97Cushioning87Comfort78Confidence92Pros
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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#6 PUMA
MagMax Nitro96 Excellent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 85/100
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.
Overall 96 Cushioning 94Overall96Value98Appearance96Cushioning94Comfort93Durability91Confidence85Pros
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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#7 On
Cloudmonster 396 Excellent Appearance · 5 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 6mm drop · 35mm stack
One of five reviewers describes a bouncy ride with good energy return on easy runs.
Overall 96 Cushioning 88$170 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall96Appearance96Cushioning88Comfort85Durability79Value59Confidence82Buy 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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#8 adidas
Ultraboost 5x95 Excellent Appearance · 5 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 10mm drop · 38mm stack
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 95 Cushioning 89$72 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall95Appearance95Durability94Value89Cushioning89Comfort76Confidence90Pros
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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#9 On
Cloudsurfer Max95 Excellent Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 82/100
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.
Overall 95 Cushioning 88Overall95Appearance95Cushioning88Durability84Comfort82Value67Confidence82Pros
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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#10 Nike
Flex Experience Run 1294 Excellent Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 63/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Overall 94 Cushioning 77Overall94Appearance94Value83Cushioning77Durability76Comfort74Confidence63Pros
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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#11 Nike
Vomero Plus93 Excellent Appearance · 16 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 43mm stack
All sixteen reviewers rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 93 Cushioning 99$136 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning99Comfort98Appearance93Durability74Value60Confidence93Buy 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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#12 HOKA
Clifton 991 Very good Appearance · 130 reviews · Confidence 100/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 5mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Overall 91 Cushioning 99Overall91Comfort99Cushioning99Durability92Appearance91Value88Confidence100Pros
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Many find the forefoot roomier and comfier than the Clifton 8.
Reviewers call it the best-riding Clifton for daily easy miles.
Cons
Several reviewers report upper tearing and fast wear before expected mileage.
Some runners find it clunky and slow at faster paces.
Several reviewers call it expensive for how quickly it wears.
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#13 Brooks
Ghost Max 291 Very good Appearance · 14 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
Overall 91 Cushioning 98$125 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall91Durability99Comfort98Cushioning98Value97Appearance91Confidence91Pros
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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#14 Nike
Structure Plus91 Very good Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 54/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10mm drop
One reviewer calls it cushioned and stable, and compares it to the GEL-Kayano 31.
Overall 91 Cushioning 82Overall91Appearance91Durability89Cushioning82Comfort76Value74Confidence54Buy 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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#15 Nike
Pegasus Plus90 Good Appearance · 24 reviews · Confidence 95/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.3 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 34mm stack
At 7.3 oz it is well under the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 90 Cushioning 67$108 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall90Appearance90Durability77Cushioning67Comfort65Value63Confidence95Pros
At 7.3 oz it is well under the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
One of twenty-four reviewers describes it as low to the ground and flat.
Another calls it a good combination of support and responsiveness.
Cons
Cushioning averages 4.0 out of 5 across twenty-four reviewers, the joint weakest of its categories, and one says outright that it does not give quite enough.
It lists at $190, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and value averages 4.0 out of 5.
One reviewer, running 80 miles a week, has them wearing out at about 60 miles.
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#16 Nike
Journey Run90 Very good Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of three reviewers so far describes cushioning like pillows, with almost no ground strike reaching the feet.
Overall 90 Cushioning 85$60 $95 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall90Appearance90Cushioning85Value76Comfort74Durability71Confidence89Buy 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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#17 Nike
Winflo 1190 Very good Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 66/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 on every dimension.
Overall 90 Cushioning 79Overall90Appearance90Value81Cushioning79Durability73Comfort65Confidence66Buy 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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#18 Salomon
Aero Glide 490 Very good Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 31/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it light for its class, with great shock absorption and energy return.
Overall 90 Cushioning 86Overall90Appearance90Cushioning86Durability85Comfort85Value75Confidence31Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it light for its class, with great shock absorption and energy return.
The three Aero Glide versions before it score 84 to 87.
Cons
Durability and value are the only marks below 5 in the single review so far, both at 4 out of 5.
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#19 Nike
Pegasus 4289 Good Appearance · 7 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 10mm drop · 27mm stack
Durability is the highest-rated dimension across six reviewers, at 4.2 out of 5.
Overall 89 Cushioning 71Overall89Appearance89Durability84Value82Comfort74Cushioning71Confidence89Buy 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 on sale.
Two of seven reviewers rate it 3 or below overall, one of them saying only that it had changed.
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#20 Saucony
Kinvara 1689 Good Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it nimble, light and responsive for going fast in comfort.
Overall 89 Cushioning 79$120 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall89Value95Appearance89Comfort86Cushioning79Durability53Confidence86Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it nimble, light and responsive for going fast in comfort.
Both reviewers so far rate value 4 or 5, and it lists at $130, below the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
Durability rates 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far.
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#21 adidas
adizero Evo SL88 Good Appearance · 22 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 7mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Overall 88 Cushioning 96Overall88Cushioning96Comfort94Appearance88Value87Durability80Confidence94Buy 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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#22 On
Cloudsurfer Next88 Good Appearance · 4 reviews · Confidence 77/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 6mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe the cushioning as soft but structured, and comfortable.
Overall 88 Cushioning 80$120 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall88Appearance88Cushioning80Comfort78Durability68Value54Confidence77Pros
Reviewers describe the cushioning as soft but structured, and comfortable.
Light at 8.1 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 3.0 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it expensive for the durability.
One reviewer says it does not last much past 250 miles.
One reviewer finds it insulated and a little warm in hot climates.
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#23 PUMA
Velocity Nitro 488 Good Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 49/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
Overall 88 Cushioning 89$98 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall88Value96Cushioning89Appearance88Durability88Comfort83Confidence49Pros
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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#24 Nike
Vomero 1787 Good Appearance · 61 reviews · Confidence 99/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 10mm drop · 39mm stack
Reviewers describe soft, bouncy cushioning that still handles faster runs, and rate cushioning 4.4 out of 5.
Overall 87 Cushioning 96$133 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall87Cushioning96Comfort94Durability92Appearance87Value72Confidence99Pros
Reviewers describe soft, bouncy cushioning that still handles faster runs, and rate cushioning 4.4 out of 5.
Several reviewers report the cushioning and outsole holding up past 300 miles, one at 500 with minimal sole wear.
Reviewers prefer the new foam to the earlier Vomero 16, which scores 91 on twenty-five reviews.
Cons
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and value is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5.
Two reviewers find the forefoot snug or the sizing odd.
Averaging 9.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
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.