Best Looking Running Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for appearance by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
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148 shoes · page 1 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
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 UTCOverall99Appearance99Value95Durability94Cushioning66Comfort66Confidence100Pros
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
Vaporfly 498 Exceptional Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Racing · Neutral · 4.9 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
At 4.9 oz with 36mm heel stack, light and highly cushioned.
Overall 98 Cushioning 98$110 $260 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall98Appearance98Cushioning98Comfort89Value67Durability51Confidence90Buy 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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#4 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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#5 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 UTCOverall98Appearance98Value96Comfort94Durability73Cushioning69Confidence88Pros
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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#6 Saucony
Endorphin Pro 497 Exceptional Appearance · 14 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.5 oz · 7mm drop · 40mm stack
At 6.5 oz, reviewers find it fast and responsive at speed.
Overall 97 Cushioning 86$126 $240 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall97Appearance97Value96Comfort88Cushioning86Durability78Confidence93Pros
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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#7 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 UTCOverall97Durability99Value98Appearance97Cushioning87Comfort79Confidence92Pros
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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#8 ASICS
Superblast 296 Excellent Appearance · 14 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7mm drop
Reviewers describe a light, cushioned ride with bounce for easy or faster runs.
Overall 96 Cushioning 99Overall96Cushioning99Comfort99Durability98Appearance96Value93Confidence93Buy 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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#9 Nike
Alphafly 396 Excellent Appearance · 19 reviews · Confidence 92/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.9 oz · 8mm drop
Reviewers like the snug heel hold and roomy forefoot fit.
Overall 96 Cushioning 97Overall96Cushioning97Appearance96Comfort95Value84Durability65Confidence92Buy 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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#10 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 94Overall96Value98Appearance96Cushioning94Comfort94Durability91Confidence85Pros
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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#11 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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#12 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 UTCOverall95Appearance95Durability94Value89Cushioning89Comfort75Confidence90Pros
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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#13 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 88Overall95Appearance95Cushioning88Durability84Comfort83Value67Confidence82Pros
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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#14 Nike
Zoom Fly 694 Excellent Appearance · 27 reviews · Confidence 95/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8mm drop
Reviewers run it across easy days, tempo work and intervals.
Overall 94 Cushioning 78Overall94Appearance94Cushioning78Durability67Value60Comfort59Confidence95Buy 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 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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#16 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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#17 Saucony
Endorphin Speed 593 Very good Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 81/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7.3 oz (men's) · 7mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers reach for it on intervals and longer tempo efforts.
Overall 93 Cushioning 96Overall93Comfort96Cushioning96Appearance93Value92Durability86Confidence81Buy 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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#18 adidas
adizero Adios Pro 492 Very good Appearance · 5 reviews · Confidence 78/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.4 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 39mm heel stack at 6.4 oz.
Overall 92 Cushioning 81Overall92Appearance92Durability86Value85Cushioning81Comfort72Confidence78Pros
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 on sale.
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#19 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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#20 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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#21 On
Cloudmonster 3 Hyper91 Very good Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 72/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5.
Overall 91 Cushioning 88Overall91Appearance91Cushioning88Durability84Comfort82Value65Confidence72Pros
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $220, above the $180 median for speed shoes, and one of two reviewers rates value 3 out of 5.
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#22 On
LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper91 Very good Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 67/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Overall 91 Cushioning 87Overall91Appearance91Cushioning87Comfort85Durability78Value72Confidence67Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Cons
It lists at $280, well above the $180 median for speed shoes, and the one reviewer so far rates cushioning, durability and appearance 4 out of 5.
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#23 PUMA
Deviate Nitro 491 Very good Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 54/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it very responsive off the forefoot for uptempo training.
Overall 91 Cushioning 74Overall91Appearance91Comfort88Value82Durability81Cushioning74Confidence54Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it very responsive off the forefoot for uptempo training.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds it runs big and would not use it for long runs.
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#24 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 82Overall91Appearance91Durability89Cushioning82Comfort77Value74Confidence54Buy 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.
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.