Best Looking Running Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for appearance by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
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157 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
Air Zoom Pegasus 3997 97 Exceptional Exceptional Appearance · 134 reviews · Confidence 100/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 33mm stack · 10mm drop
Ten reviewers say how far a pair lasts them, most landing between 300 and 500 miles.
Overall 97 Cushioning 63$75 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:30 AM UTCOverall97Appearance97Value90Durability89Comfort66Cushioning63Confidence100Pros
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 Nike
Free Run 201896 96 Excellent Excellent Appearance · 6 reviews · Confidence 92/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz
Comfort rates 5.0 out of 5 across six reviewers, who say the upper shapes to the foot.
Overall 96 Cushioning 77Overall96Appearance96Comfort89Value84Durability83Cushioning77Confidence92Pros
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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#3 Nike
Vaporfly 496 96 Excellent Excellent Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 91/100
Racing · Neutral · 5.4 oz · 6mm drop
At 4.9 oz with 36mm heel stack, light and highly cushioned.
Overall 96 Cushioning 94$110 $260 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall96Appearance96Cushioning94Comfort82Value70Durability54Confidence91Buy 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 5.094 94 Excellent Excellent Appearance · 7 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Overall 94 Cushioning 64Overall94Appearance94Value92Comfort87Durability71Cushioning64Confidence85Pros
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 PUMA
Velocity NITRO 293 93 Very good Very good Appearance · 18 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 34mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Overall 93 Cushioning 83$60 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall93Value98Appearance93Durability88Cushioning83Comfort83Confidence93Pros
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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#6 Saucony
Endorphin Pro 492 92 Very good Very good Appearance · 15 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.5 oz · 40mm stack · 7mm drop
At 6.5 oz, reviewers find it fast and responsive at speed.
Overall 92 Cushioning 79$105 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall92Appearance92Value90Comfort81Cushioning79Durability74Confidence93Pros
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 ASICS
Superblast 292 92 Very good Very good Appearance · 14 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 7mm drop
Reviewers describe a light, cushioned ride with bounce for easy or faster runs.
Overall 92 Cushioning 99Overall92Cushioning99Comfort98Durability96Appearance92Value90Confidence93Buy 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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#8 Nike
Vomero Plus91 91 Very good Very good Appearance · 17 reviews · Confidence 95/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 43mm stack · 10mm drop
All sixteen reviewers rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 91 Cushioning 93Overall91Cushioning93Appearance91Comfort90Durability70Value67Confidence95Buy 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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#9 Nike
Structure 2591 91 Very good Very good 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 91 Cushioning 79$60 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall91Durability98Value96Appearance91Cushioning79Comfort74Confidence92Pros
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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#10 adidas
Ultraboost 5x90 90 Good Good Appearance · 5 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 38mm stack · 10mm drop
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 90 Cushioning 81$75 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Appearance90Durability89Value85Cushioning81Comfort73Confidence90Pros
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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#11 On
Cloudmonster 390 90 Good Good Appearance · 5 reviews · Confidence 82/100
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.
Overall 90 Cushioning 79$133 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall90Appearance90Cushioning79Comfort78Durability74Value60Confidence82Buy 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 On
Cloudsurfer Max90 90 Very good Very good Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 79/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz (men's) · 37mm stack · 5mm drop
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 90 Cushioning 80Overall90Appearance90Cushioning80Durability79Comfort77Value68Confidence79Pros
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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#13 On
Cloudsurfer 289 89 Good Good Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 76/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz
Overall 89 Cushioning 79Overall89Appearance89Comfort79Cushioning79Durability66Value65Confidence76Buy it now
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Cons
At 9.7 oz the men's build is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
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#14 Nike
Flex Experience Run 1289 89 Good Good Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 64/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Overall 89 Cushioning 72Overall89Appearance89Value80Durability74Cushioning72Comfort72Confidence64Pros
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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#15 Nike
Zoom Fly 688 88 Good Good Appearance · 27 reviews · Confidence 95/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.1 oz · 40mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers run it across easy days, tempo work and intervals.
Overall 88 Cushioning 74Overall88Appearance88Cushioning74Durability69Value66Comfort64Confidence95Buy 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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#16 Nike
Pegasus 4288 88 Good Good Appearance · 10 reviews · Confidence 91/100
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.
Overall 88 Cushioning 72Overall88Appearance88Durability82Value82Comfort78Cushioning72Confidence91Buy 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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#17 HOKA
Clifton 987 87 Good Good Appearance · 130 reviews · Confidence 100/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 40mm stack · 5mm drop
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Overall 87 Cushioning 98$170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:30 AM UTCOverall87Comfort99Cushioning98Durability87Appearance87Value83Confidence100Pros
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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#18 Nike
Journey Run87 87 Good Good Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.4 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
One of three reviewers so far describes cushioning like pillows, with almost no ground strike reaching the feet.
Overall 87 Cushioning 80$60 $95 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall87Appearance87Cushioning80Value75Comfort73Durability70Confidence87Buy 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 for 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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#19 Nike
Structure Plus87 87 Good Good Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.8 oz · 10mm drop
One reviewer calls it cushioned and stable, and compares it to the GEL-Kayano 31.
Overall 87 Cushioning 74Overall87Appearance87Cushioning74Comfort73Durability69Value66Confidence85Buy 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 for 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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#20 PUMA
MagMax Nitro87 87 Good Good Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 79/100
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.
Overall 87 Cushioning 88Overall87Value94Cushioning88Appearance87Comfort86Durability81Confidence79Pros
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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#21 adidas
adizero Adios Pro 487 87 Good 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 87 Cushioning 76Overall87Appearance87Durability82Value82Cushioning76Comfort70Confidence78Buy 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 On
Cloudmonster 3 Hyper87 87 Good Good Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5.
Overall 87 Cushioning 81Overall87Appearance87Cushioning81Durability80Comfort77Value68Confidence75Pros
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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#23 On
LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper87 87 Good Good Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 72/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 6.7 oz
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Overall 87 Cushioning 79Overall87Appearance87Comfort80Cushioning79Durability75Value71Confidence72Pros
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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#24 adidas
adizero Evo SL86 86 Good Good Appearance · 28 reviews · Confidence 95/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 40mm stack · 7mm drop
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Overall 86 Cushioning 90$99 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall86Cushioning90Comfort88Appearance86Value81Durability75Confidence95Buy 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.
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.