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 3 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#49 adidas
Hyperboost Edge83 Good Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 72/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far praises the propulsion and cushioning and calls it incredibly responsive.
Overall 83 Cushioning 81Overall83Durability88Appearance83Cushioning81Comfort76Value76Confidence72Pros
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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#50 ASICS
METASPEED Sky+82 Good Appearance · 13 reviews · Confidence 92/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers describe a bouncy, propulsive ride from the carbon plate.
Overall 82 Cushioning 80Overall82Appearance82Cushioning80Value71Comfort67Durability61Confidence92Pros
Reviewers describe a bouncy, propulsive ride from the carbon plate.
At 7.2 oz with a 37mm heel and a 5mm drop.
Runners race well in it from 5k up to marathon.
Cons
One reviewer found it unresponsive after two marathons.
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.9 out of 5.
Two reviewers call it expensive, at $250 list.
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#51 Nike
Interact Run82 Good Appearance · 4 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 82 Cushioning 75$108 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall82Appearance82Cushioning75Comfort66Value66Durability64Confidence82Pros
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Three of four reviewers rate it 4 out of 5 or better overall.
Cons
Cushioning is the weakest of its categories at 3.8 out of 5 across four reviewers, one of whom rates it a 1.
Looks also average 3.8 out of 5 across those four reviewers.
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#52 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v382 Good Appearance · 7 reviews · Confidence 79/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 4.6 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 8.2 oz with a 41mm heel stack.
Overall 82 Cushioning 86$109 $190 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall82Cushioning86Appearance82Comfort75Durability69Value63Confidence79Buy 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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#53 Nike
Winflo 1282 Good Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 25/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 82 Cushioning 72Overall82Appearance82Value78Cushioning72Comfort64Durability61Confidence25Pros
It lists at $110, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far finds it stable through the ankle and useful for easy running.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates its durability and its looks 3 out of 5.
That reviewer, a jumper, finds too much cushioning underfoot to feel the ground.
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#54 PUMA
ForeverRun NITRO 382 Good Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 14/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The ForeverRun Nitro line has rated consistently across its three versions.
Overall 82 Cushioning 64$150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall82Appearance82Durability74Value69Comfort65Cushioning64Confidence14Buy it now
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Pros
The ForeverRun Nitro line has rated consistently across its three versions.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates comfort 2 out of 5.
That reviewer rates cushioning and value 3 out of 5.
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#55 Nike
Vomero Premium81 Good Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 70/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
The one reviewer so far says it handles a wide range of paces, and likes it on pavement and harder surfaces.
Overall 81 Cushioning 68Overall81Appearance81Cushioning68Durability65Comfort64Value60Confidence70Pros
The one reviewer so far says it handles a wide range of paces, and likes it on pavement and harder surfaces.
That reviewer, running 70 miles a week, rates its durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $230, far above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far calls it heavy.
That reviewer rates its looks 2 out of 5.
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#56 Nike
Pegasus Premium81 Good Appearance · 6 reviews · Confidence 64/100
Daily trainer · Stability not rated
One reviewer running 70 miles a week wears it for everything but speed days and races.
Overall 81 Cushioning 69$138 $220 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall81Appearance81Durability71Cushioning69Comfort67Value60Confidence64Pros
One reviewer running 70 miles a week wears it for everything but speed days and races.
Comfort and cushioning are the highest-rated dimensions, at 4.4 and 4.3 out of 5.
All six reviewers who rate it overall give it 4 or 5 out of 5.
Cons
Durability rates 3.6 out of 5, below comfort and cushioning, with two reviewers rating it 2 or 3.
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.5 out of 5, running from a 5 down to a 1.
It lists at $220, well above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#57 adidas
adizero Adios 981 Good Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 60/100
Racing · Neutral
It lists at $140, well below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
Overall 81 Cushioning 56Overall81Appearance81Value77Durability77Comfort65Cushioning56Confidence60Pros
It lists at $140, well below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
Comfort and value both average 4.7 out of 5 across the three reviewers so far.
Cons
The Adios 8 before it scores 87 on sixteen reviews, against 67 for this version.
One of three reviewers rates its looks 1 out of 5.
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#58 HOKA
Rocket X 280 Good Appearance · 18 reviews · Confidence 83/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 5mm drop · 37mm stack
Reviewers report durability holding up well past 100 miles.
Overall 80 Cushioning 95Overall80Durability97Comfort96Cushioning95Value93Appearance80Confidence83Pros
Reviewers report durability holding up well past 100 miles.
Runners use it from 5k races to marathons and tempo workouts.
At 7.5 oz on a 37mm heel stack.
Cons
At 7.5 oz it is heavier than most carbon-plated racers.
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#59 Nike
Zoom Vomero 580 Good Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 78/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 80 Cushioning 77$90 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall80Appearance80Cushioning77Comfort67Value62Durability58Confidence78Pros
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
One of two reviewers says it can feel like bricks during speed work.
Durability and value both average 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers so far, and looks 3.0.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#60 ASICS
GlideRide Max80 Good Appearance · 6 reviews · Confidence 66/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 46mm heel stack at a listed 8.9 oz.
Overall 80 Cushioning 94$80 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall80Cushioning94Comfort94Durability85Appearance80Value70Confidence66Pros
A 46mm heel stack at a listed 8.9 oz.
One of six reviewers describes the foam as soft and supple with the slightest touch of firmness.
One reviewer reports no change in the foam at almost 300 miles.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.0 out of 5, and two of six reviewers call the $170 list price high.
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#61 Brooks
Glycerin Flex80 Decent Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 50/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it flexible, with the stability of a Brooks shoe and none of the clunkiness.
Overall 80 Cushioning 80$145 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall80Value94Comfort91Durability88Appearance80Cushioning80Confidence50Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it flexible, with the stability of a Brooks shoe and none of the clunkiness.
The single review so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Cons
Cushioning, durability and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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#62 Nike
Alphafly Next% 379 Decent Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 73/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 7mm drop
Light at 7.0 oz in the men's and 6.2 oz in the women's for a 40mm heel stack.
Overall 79 Cushioning 65Overall79Appearance79Cushioning65Comfort62Value54Durability54Confidence73Pros
Light at 7.0 oz in the men's and 6.2 oz in the women's for a 40mm heel stack.
One of three reviewers finds it snug at the heel and wide enough at the forefoot, a combination they could not get from the Ghost or the Vaporfly.
Cons
That reviewer has the heels wearing down too fast, though they rate the comfort worth it.
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#63 Brooks
Glycerin 2379 Decent Appearance · 4 reviews · Confidence 70/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Overall 79 Cushioning 98$145 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall79Comfort99Durability98Cushioning98Appearance79Value76Confidence70Buy it now
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Pros
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
One of four reviewers describes good cushioning without as much as max-cushion trainers carry.
Ten of the last twelve Glycerin versions score 90 or better.
Cons
It lists at $175, ten dollars above the Glycerin 22 it follows.
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#64 HOKA
Rincon 478 Decent Appearance · 6 reviews · Confidence 73/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz
At 8.3 oz, light for a daily trainer.
Overall 78 Cushioning 94Overall78Cushioning94Value83Comfort80Appearance78Durability72Confidence73Pros
At 8.3 oz, light for a daily trainer.
One reviewer calls the cushioning protective without being squishy, closer to shoes of ten years ago.
It lists at $125, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One reviewer says it scuffs easily and finds it a bit pricey for a trainer.
One reviewer finds it stiff at first because of the thick outsole.
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#65 Saucony
Triumph 2478 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 53/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Triumph 22 and 23 before it score 98 and 91.
Overall 78 Cushioning 96Overall78Cushioning96Durability95Comfort90Value80Appearance78Confidence53Pros
The Triumph 22 and 23 before it score 98 and 91.
Both reviewers so far rate durability and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
Scores in the Triumph line have fallen from 99 for the Triumph 21 to 86 for this version.
Value draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
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#66 HOKA
Mach X 378 Decent Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 51/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
Overall 78 Cushioning 96Overall78Cushioning96Comfort94Appearance78Durability74Value72Confidence51Pros
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far.
One of three reviewers so far uses it for track work and finds it supportive.
The Mach X and Mach X 2 before it both score 99, on forty-seven and eleven reviews.
Cons
Durability and value draw the lowest ratings of the three reviews so far, both at 3.7 out of 5.
One of three reviewers rates the value 2 out of 5.
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#67 Brooks
Ghost 1677 Decent Appearance · 38 reviews · Confidence 96/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 12mm drop · 36mm stack
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Overall 77 Cushioning 88$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall77Durability98Comfort96Value93Cushioning88Appearance77Confidence96Pros
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Runners describe a middle-ground ride, neither too soft nor firm.
Reviewers find it comfortable for daily and marathon training miles.
Cons
Some reviewers find the toe box tighter than earlier Ghosts.
One reviewer calls the colorways ugly, and appearance is its lowest-rated dimension.
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#68 Brooks
Hyperion Max 377 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 54/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Overall 77 Cushioning 86$109 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall77Cushioning86Value86Durability83Comfort79Appearance77Confidence54Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Both reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
The two Hyperion Max versions before it score 98 and 97.
Cons
Cushioning and durability draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.0 out of 5.
It lists at $200, above the $180 median for shoes built for speed.
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#69 PUMA
Fast-R Nitro Elite 377 Decent Appearance · 4 reviews · Confidence 12/100
Racing · Neutral
One reviewer describes a poppy, aggressive ride built for fast running.
Overall 77 Cushioning 77Overall77Cushioning77Appearance77Value73Comfort66Durability56Confidence12Buy 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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#70 Mount to Coast
R177 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 5/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
A 36mm heel stack at 7.5 oz, light for the cushioning.
Overall 77 Cushioning 76Overall77Comfort92Durability83Appearance77Cushioning76Value71Confidence5Pros
A 36mm heel stack at 7.5 oz, light for the cushioning.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning and value draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.0 out of 5.
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#71 HOKA
Skyflow76 Decent Appearance · 10 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 5mm drop · 39mm stack
Cushioning averages 4.3 out of 5 across the ten reviewers so far, and three describe it as great or well padded in their own words.
Overall 76 Cushioning 84Overall76Cushioning84Appearance76Durability72Comfort68Value57Confidence87Pros
Cushioning averages 4.3 out of 5 across the ten reviewers so far, and three describe it as great or well padded in their own words.
Two reviewers set it against the Clifton 9: one finds it lighter and more responsive, the other more bulky but still snappy.
Cons
Value averages 3.6 out of 5 across the ten reviewers so far, the weakest of its categories.
One reviewer finds it stiff and awkward through the midfoot and now wears it only for walking.
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, while its 8.9 oz weight and 39mm stack sit exactly on the category medians.
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#72 New Balance
FuelCell Rebel v576 Decent Appearance · 7 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 6.9 oz on a 35mm heel stack.
Overall 76 Cushioning 89$137 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall76Comfort95Value91Cushioning89Appearance76Durability57Confidence75Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 6.9 oz on a 35mm heel stack.
Reviewers describe a springy ride that works at easy and uptempo paces.
Wide widths are available, and one reviewer with a wide forefoot found room in them.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.4 out of 5, and one reviewer gets 220 to 250 miles before the foam goes.
Two of seven reviewers find it too soft to feel steady at fast paces.
Reviewers rate it below the Rebel v4 it replaces, which scores 99 on thirty-eight reviews.
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.