Best Looking Running Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for appearance by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
All shoes
148 shoes · page 4 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
-
#73 Altra
Experience Form76 Decent Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 68/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.5 oz · 4mm drop · 32mm stack
Light for a stability trainer at 7.9 oz, with a 4mm drop.
Overall 76 Cushioning 76$75 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall76Comfort90Cushioning76Appearance76Value74Durability66Confidence68Pros
Light for a stability trainer at 7.9 oz, with a 4mm drop.
One reviewer who overpronates says the guide rail supports the foot well over 125 miles.
Cons
Cushioning, durability and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
-
#74 New Balance
Ellipse76 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 62/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers calls it extremely comfortable and says it supports them well in competition.
Overall 76 Cushioning 53Overall76Appearance76Durability69Value65Comfort59Cushioning53Confidence62Buy it now
Other retailers
Dick's $110 24% offRunning Warehouse $145MSRP $145
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
One of two reviewers calls it extremely comfortable and says it supports them well in competition.
Durability and looks both average 4.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers so far.
Cons
Both reviewers so far rate value 3 out of 5, the lowest of their marks.
-
#75 Saucony
Endorphin Azura76 Decent Appearance · 5 reviews · Confidence 59/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of five reviewers runs everything in it, from slow long runs to 200 meter repeats.
Overall 76 Cushioning 68$150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall76Value88Appearance76Comfort73Durability73Cushioning68Confidence59Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $150Dick's $150MSRP $150
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
One of five reviewers runs everything in it, from slow long runs to 200 meter repeats.
Two of five reviewers call it lightweight, and another has it still in good shape at 500 miles.
All four reviewers who rate value give it 5 out of 5.
Cons
One of five reviewers finds it firm and slow to break in.
One reviewer rates its durability 1 out of 5, against 5s from three others.
-
#76 Nike
Structure 2676 Decent Appearance · 5 reviews · Confidence 59/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.1 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 38mm stack
Durability is the strongest of its categories at 4.2 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far.
Overall 76 Cushioning 66Overall76Appearance76Durability76Value69Cushioning66Comfort56Confidence59Buy it now
Dick's Sporting Goods
$59 $145 59% off
Best price · lowest in 90 days
Buy at Dick's Sporting Goods ↗Other retailers
Dick's $59 59% offNike $83 43% offRunning Warehouse $100 31% offMSRP $145
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
Durability is the strongest of its categories at 4.2 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far.
One of those reviewers rates it better than the Pegasus 42 they came from.
Cons
The Structure 25 before it scores 93 on seventeen reviews, against 62 for this version.
Comfort, cushioning and looks all average 3.8 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far.
-
#77 Brooks
Launch 1176 Decent Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 57/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Launch 10 it follows scores 99 on twelve reviews.
Overall 76 Cushioning 85$84 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall76Value98Comfort93Cushioning85Durability82Appearance76Confidence57Pros
The Launch 10 it follows scores 99 on twelve reviews.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The single review so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall.
Cons
Scores across the Launch line have ranged from 71 to 99.
Durability and appearance are the only marks below 5 in the single review so far, both at 4 out of 5.
-
#78 Topo Athletic
Atmos76 Decent Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 52/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 5mm drop
9.7 oz on a 39mm heel stack with a 5mm drop.
Overall 76 Cushioning 64$124 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall76Value92Comfort89Durability81Appearance76Cushioning64Confidence52Pros
9.7 oz on a 39mm heel stack with a 5mm drop.
The one reviewer so far, with wide feet, praises the roomy toe box and reports no wear at 300 miles.
Cons
The one reviewer so far calls the cushioning slightly firm and rates appearance 3 out of 5.
The Atmos 2 has replaced it, though the one reviewer notes this version can still be found on sale.
-
#79 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v576 Decent Appearance · 4 reviews · Confidence 48/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.2 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
Light at 6.2 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
Overall 76 Cushioning 76$140 $265 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall76Comfort81Cushioning76Appearance76Durability73Value64Confidence48Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $160 40% offDick's $265MSRP $265
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
Light at 6.2 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
One of four reviewers uses it as an uptempo long run shoe, saying it locks into a pace and settles there.
Comfort and appearance both average 4.5 out of 5 across the four reviewers so far.
Cons
Two of four reviewers put it a touch below the top tier of racing shoes.
The v3 and v4 before it score 75 and 82 here, against 69 for this version.
One reviewer rates durability 2 out of 5, against 5s from the two others who rate it.
-
#80 Brooks
Glycerin Max 276 Decent Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 31/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
All three reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 across every dimension, one calling it great for bigger runners who want support with cushioning.
Overall 76 Cushioning 94$189 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall76Cushioning94Comfort92Durability92Appearance76Value74Confidence31Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $200Dick's $200MSRP $200
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 across every dimension, one calling it great for bigger runners who want support with cushioning.
Cons
It lists at $200, well above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
-
#81 ASICS
Novablast 575 Decent Appearance · 18 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 8mm drop · 41mm stack
Reviewers use them for easy days, tempo runs and track sessions.
Overall 75 Cushioning 97Overall75Value98Cushioning97Comfort97Appearance75Durability74Confidence89Buy it now
Other retailers
Dick's $117 22% offRunning Warehouse $130 13% offMSRP $150
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
Reviewers use them for easy days, tempo runs and track sessions.
Runners describe a bouncy, responsive ride that encourages faster paces.
9 oz with a 40.5mm heel stack, light for the cushioning.
Cons
Several runners say the cushioning fades after roughly 300 miles.
A few reviewers find it runs long and size down half a size.
-
#82 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v375 Decent Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 50/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 4mm drop · 40mm stack
One reviewer calls it the best shoe for intervals and affordable next to other race shoes.
Overall 75 Cushioning 86$153 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall75Comfort86Cushioning86Durability77Value76Appearance75Confidence50Buy it now
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
One reviewer calls it the best shoe for intervals and affordable next to other race shoes.
All three reviewers so far rate value 4 or 5 out of 5.
All three reviewers so far rate durability 4 or 5 out of 5.
Cons
Averaging 7.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 6.6 oz median for racing shoes on sale.
Two newer versions have followed it, and the SuperComp Elite v5 is on sale now.
-
#83 HOKA
Skyward X75 Decent Appearance · 4 reviews · Confidence 42/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 49mm stack
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and easy recovery miles.
Overall 75 Cushioning 95Overall75Cushioning95Durability83Comfort81Appearance75Value64Confidence42Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and easy recovery miles.
One reviewer says the carbon plate adds snap for tempo efforts.
A 49mm heel stack, the tallest among shoes on sale, on a 5mm drop.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 3.8 out of 5, against a $225 list price.
-
#84 ASICS
GEL-Kayano 3274 Decent Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Stability
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, one calling it the best Kayano in several years.
Overall 74 Cushioning 93$113 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall74Cushioning93Durability91Comfort90Appearance74Value65Confidence74Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $125 24% offMSRP $165
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, one calling it the best Kayano in several years.
The GEL-Kayano 30 two versions back scores 99 on fifty-eight reviews.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the three reviews so far, at 4.3 out of 5.
It lists at $165, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
-
#85 New Balance
1080v1574 Decent Appearance · 6 reviews · Confidence 72/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, and cushioning 4.4.
Overall 74 Cushioning 94Overall74Cushioning94Comfort93Durability74Appearance74Value54Confidence72Pros
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, and cushioning 4.4.
One reviewer, buying their seventh pair of 1080s, calls it the same reliable shoe.
Light for the category at 9.0 oz in the men's and 7.1 oz in the women's.
Cons
Durability averages 3.7 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, with two of them marking it a 2.
Value averages 3.5 out of 5, the weakest of its categories.
The three versions before it score 97, 90 and 97 here, on twenty-five, twenty-seven and twenty-eight reviews.
-
#86 ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 2774 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 68/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
It carries a 43mm heel stack at 9.0 oz, more stack than the 39mm median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 74 Cushioning 97$110 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall74Cushioning97Comfort96Durability92Appearance74Value67Confidence68Pros
It carries a 43mm heel stack at 9.0 oz, more stack than the 39mm median for daily trainers on sale.
One reviewer says the cushioning let her return to running with less foot pain.
The GEL-Nimbus 25 scores 98 on eighty-eight reviews and the GEL-Nimbus 26 scores 90 on twenty-four.
Cons
One reviewer says there is so much cushioning that it dampens speed.
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
A newer GEL-Nimbus 28 is on sale alongside it.
-
#87 Mizuno
Wave Rider 2974 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 65/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9mm drop
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Overall 74 Cushioning 91Overall74Cushioning91Comfort85Durability84Value82Appearance74Confidence65Pros
One of two reviewers so far finds it much more plush than the Wave Rider 27.
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Wave Rider 28 before it scores 97 on six reviews against its 81.
Scores across the Wave Rider line have ranged from 56 to 97.
-
#88 Skechers
Aero Razor74 Decent Appearance · 5 reviews · Confidence 64/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 6.3 oz
Comfort is the highest-rated dimension across five reviewers, at 4.4 out of 5, and two of them call the fit comfortable.
Overall 74 Cushioning 87$91 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall74Cushioning87Value86Comfort82Appearance74Durability71Confidence64Pros
Comfort is the highest-rated dimension across five reviewers, at 4.4 out of 5, and two of them call the fit comfortable.
One reviewer running 80 miles a week calls it low to the ground and fast for speed workouts.
All five reviewers so far rate it 4 or 5 out of 5 overall.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of any dimension across five reviewers, at 3.8 out of 5, and one calls it a simpler shoe that sits low to the ground.
Value ratings split, running from two 5s down to a 1.
One of five reviewers finds the fit too big.
-
#89 Altra
FWD Via74 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 59/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 4mm drop
A 37mm heel stack at 8.0 oz, light for the cushioning.
Overall 74 Cushioning 80$110 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall74Comfort88Cushioning80Value76Appearance74Durability71Confidence59Pros
A 37mm heel stack at 8.0 oz, light for the cushioning.
One reviewer describes it as extremely plush underfoot and lighter on the foot than it looks.
One reviewer names the wide toe box for letting the toes splay.
Cons
One reviewer would not run faster than a steady state in it.
The same reviewer found the laces very long and had to retie them to stop rubbing at the ball of the foot.
-
#90 Brooks
Ghost Max 374 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 51/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far, running 45 miles a week, calls it very durable and stable.
Overall 74 Cushioning 96$110 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall74Durability98Cushioning96Comfort94Value87Appearance74Confidence51Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $110 31% offDick's $130 19% offMSRP $160
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
One of two reviewers so far, running 45 miles a week, calls it very durable and stable.
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Ghost Max and Ghost Max 2 before it score 97 and 96, against 88 here on two reviews.
One of two reviewers finds it runs big, and appearance draws 3.5 out of 5.
-
#91 Saucony
Omni St 2374 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 46/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent stability shoe, relatively light and durable with some bounce.
Overall 74 Cushioning 70Overall74Appearance74Value73Comfort73Cushioning70Durability70Confidence46Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent stability shoe, relatively light and durable with some bounce.
Cons
The two reviewers so far split sharply, one rating every dimension 5 and the other rating comfort, cushioning, durability and value 1 and calling it cheap but uncomfortable.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
-
#92 Brooks
Glycerin 2273 Decent Appearance · 4 reviews · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 39mm stack
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Overall 73 Cushioning 97$90 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall73Comfort99Durability98Cushioning97Value84Appearance73Confidence74Pros
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
One of four reviewers, on a third pair of Glycerins, calls the ride firm and hard-wearing.
Ten of the last twelve Glycerin versions score 90 or better.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the four reviews so far, at 3.8 out of 5.
-
#93 Brooks
Launch 1273 Decent Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 52/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Launch 10 and 11 before it score 99 and 91.
Overall 73 Cushioning 80$119 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall73Value98Comfort90Cushioning80Durability78Appearance73Confidence52Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $120Dick's $120MSRP $120
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
The Launch 10 and 11 before it score 99 and 91.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Scores across the Launch line have ranged from 71 to 99.
-
#94 Saucony
Triumph 2373 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 51/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz (men's) · 10mm drop
Light at 8.6 oz for a 42mm heel stack.
Overall 73 Cushioning 96$91 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall73Durability97Comfort96Cushioning96Value81Appearance73Confidence51Buy it now
Other retailers
Running Warehouse $125 27% offDick's $170MSRP $170
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Pros
Light at 8.6 oz for a 42mm heel stack.
One of two reviewers so far calls it comfortable and secure underfoot, with better response than the previous Triumph.
One of two reviewers so far gets 600 to 700 miles from a pair.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
It lists at $170, ten dollars above the Triumph 22 it follows.
-
#95 Altra
Escalante 573 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 41/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far name the roomy toe box.
Overall 73 Cushioning 77Overall73Comfort96Durability89Value86Cushioning77Appearance73Confidence41Pros
Both reviewers so far name the roomy toe box.
Both reviewers so far call it durable, one getting about a year out of a pair at twenty miles a week.
One reviewer describes the zero-drop ride as soft but firmly supportive.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer calls the amount average.
-
#96 New Balance
1080 v372 Decent Appearance · 10 reviews · Confidence 71/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's) · 8mm drop · 30mm stack
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across ten reviews, and one reviewer cites the cushioning for daily miles on concrete.
Overall 72 Cushioning 94Overall72Cushioning94Comfort86Appearance72Durability65Value54Confidence71Pros
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across ten reviews, and one reviewer cites the cushioning for daily miles on concrete.
One reviewer prefers it to the version that followed.
Cons
Durability averages 3.6 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and two reviewers report the forefoot wearing out or the mesh tearing early.
Four of the ten reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.
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.