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 5 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#97 ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 2872 Decent Appearance · 5 reviews · Confidence 69/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers consistently praise the soft cushioning and comfort on easy runs.
Overall 72 Cushioning 97$167 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall72Cushioning97Comfort96Durability87Appearance72Value61Confidence69Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the soft cushioning and comfort on easy runs.
Reviewers rate it well for daily training and long distance.
Cons
Reviewers say it feels flat and unsuited to faster running.
Value draws the lowest ratings of the five reviews so far, at 3.6 out of 5.
One of five reviewers calls it a replacement-level shoe, as average as it gets.
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#98 PUMA
Magnify Nitro 372 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 12/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 72 Cushioning 95Overall72Cushioning95Durability82Comfort80Value77Appearance72Confidence12Pros
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5.
One of two reviewers so far calls it an excellent shoe.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far at 3.5 out of 5, and comfort 4.0.
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#99 Brooks
Ghost 1771 Decent Appearance · 8 reviews · Confidence 73/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 37mm stack
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
Overall 71 Cushioning 88$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall71Durability97Comfort95Cushioning88Value84Appearance71Confidence73Buy it now
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Pros
Two of eight reviewers call it soft and comfortable without the feel of a max-cushion shoe.
One reviewer got about 400 miles from a pair before replacing them.
One reviewer uses it for easy runs and two or three track workouts a week.
Cons
The Ghost 16 before it scores 97 on thirty-eight reviews, against 89 here on eight.
Cushioning and appearance draw the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.1 out of 5.
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#100 ASICS
GEL-Kayano 3371 Decent Appearance · 5 reviews · Confidence 66/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 71 Cushioning 95Overall71Cushioning95Comfort90Durability83Appearance71Value56Confidence66Pros
Comfort and cushioning both rate 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
One reviewer, in Kayanos since the 1990s, says the wide version suits flatter, wider feet.
The GEL-Kayano 30 scores 99 on fifty-eight reviews.
Cons
Durability and value are its lowest-rated dimensions at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer wishes for cooler colorways.
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#101 Mizuno
Neo Zen71 Decent Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 44/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.8 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
At 6.8 oz it stays light on a 46mm heel stack, among the tallest stacks on sale.
Overall 71 Cushioning 80$105 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall71Value93Comfort90Durability87Cushioning80Appearance71Confidence44Pros
At 6.8 oz it stays light on a 46mm heel stack, among the tallest stacks on sale.
The one reviewer so far calls it a fun, bouncy and soft daily trainer.
The single review so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and value 5 out of 5.
Cons
Appearance is the only mark below 5 in the single review so far, at 4 out of 5.
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#102 HOKA
Skyward X 271 Decent Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 15/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 71 Cushioning 94Overall71Cushioning94Comfort85Durability76Appearance71Value66Confidence15Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $225, well above the $150 median for daily trainers, and value draws 4.0 out of 5 from the two reviews so far.
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#103 adidas
Supernova Rise 371 Decent Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 11/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 71 Cushioning 69$60 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall71Durability74Appearance71Comfort70Cushioning69Value65Confidence11Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
The Supernova Rise 2 before it scores 70 on eight reviews, against 66 for this version.
The one reviewer so far rates durability and looks 3 out of 5.
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#104 Saucony
Endorphin Shift 370 Below average Appearance · 21 reviews · Confidence 85/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 4mm drop
A 41mm heel stack, and reviewers consistently call the cushioning soft and comfortable.
Overall 70 Cushioning 97$100 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall70Cushioning97Comfort93Value92Durability90Appearance70Confidence85Pros
A 41mm heel stack, and reviewers consistently call the cushioning soft and comfortable.
Several reviewers kept running comfortably while coming back from injuries.
Reviewers use them for easy days, long runs and lighter workouts.
Cons
Two reviewers find it sluggish beyond about seven-minute pace.
One reviewer calls the look dorky, and appearance is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5.
Two reviewers report the shoe breaking down at 350 to 500 miles.
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#105 Brooks
Ghost 1870 Below average Appearance · 4 reviews · Confidence 61/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer says it feels fast, returns energy on every run and lasts without wearing out.
Overall 70 Cushioning 90$124 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall70Durability97Comfort96Cushioning90Value83Appearance70Confidence61Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer says it feels fast, returns energy on every run and lasts without wearing out.
Reviewers rate it comfortable, with support and cushioning singled out.
One reviewer recommends it for the 5k and 10k runner not chasing high mileage.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the six reviews so far, at 4.2 out of 5.
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#106 New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880 v1570 Below average Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 45/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.7 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
8.7 oz alongside a 38mm heel stack is light for the cushioning.
Overall 70 Cushioning 82Overall70Value83Cushioning82Durability80Comfort77Appearance70Confidence45Pros
8.7 oz alongside a 38mm heel stack is light for the cushioning.
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
It lists at $139.99, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds the heel too loose to hold their foot, and marks the fit small.
Durability averages 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers so far.
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#107 ASICS
GlideRide Max 270 Decent Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 18/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The GlideRide Max before it scores 90 on six reviews.
Overall 70 Cushioning 86Overall70Comfort87Cushioning86Durability75Appearance70Value70Confidence18Pros
The GlideRide Max before it scores 90 on six reviews.
The one reviewer 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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#108 HOKA
Bondi 969 Below average Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 51/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
Overall 69 Cushioning 99Overall69Comfort99Cushioning99Durability95Value78Appearance69Confidence51Pros
44mm heel stack at 9.3 oz gives height without much weight.
The Bondi line has rated well across seven versions.
Reviewers single out the comfort and cushioning.
Cons
Reviewers rate value lower than comfort and cushioning.
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#109 Under Armour
Infinite Pro69 Below average Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 38/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far find it comfortable, one saying you can stand in them all day.
Overall 69 Cushioning 69Overall69Durability73Appearance69Cushioning69Value65Comfort60Confidence38Pros
Both reviewers so far find it comfortable, one saying you can stand in them all day.
One reviewer calls them tanks and reckons they would go a thousand miles without showing it.
It lists at $130, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds it short on responsiveness.
The other needs to break them in before they are comfortable.
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#110 New Balance
FuelCell Propel v569 Below average Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 29/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 4.8 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 8.5 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
Overall 69 Cushioning 70$60 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall69Value76Cushioning70Appearance69Comfort69Durability66Confidence29Pros
Light at 8.5 oz for a 37mm heel stack.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Earlier FuelCell Propel versions rate poorly here, the v4 at 46 on twelve reviews and the original at 48 on three.
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#111 Mizuno
Neo Vista 269 Below average Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 28/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 69 Cushioning 92Overall69Cushioning92Comfort91Durability74Appearance69Value63Confidence28Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
One reviewer who heel strikes says the cushioning does not last past 200 miles.
Value draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
Scores in the Neo Vista line have fallen from 93 for the original to 85 for this version.
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#112 HOKA
Rocket X 369 Below average Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 18/100
Racing · Neutral · 7mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 69 Cushioning 91Overall69Cushioning91Comfort87Durability77Value70Appearance69Confidence18Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
The Rocket X 2 before it scores 97 on eighteen reviews.
Cons
Durability and appearance draw 3 out of 5 from the two reviews so far.
Value draws 2 out of 5 from the two reviews so far, against a $250 list price.
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#113 ASICS
GT-2000 1368 Below average Appearance · 12 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 9.6 oz (men's)
Two of twelve reviewers call it good value for what it costs, and it lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 68 Cushioning 72$70 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall68Value80Durability76Cushioning72Appearance68Comfort55Confidence87Pros
Two of twelve reviewers call it good value for what it costs, and it lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Two reviewers call it a solid trainer, and a third finds it bouncier than they expect.
One reviewer has run in it for years and rates it durable.
Cons
At 9.6 oz it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and one of twelve reviewers finds it too heavy for races and workouts.
One reviewer finds the tongue too thin to lock the laces down without it pressing on the top of the foot.
Another gets calf and underfoot tightness in it that they have not had in other shoes.
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#114 Under Armour
HOVR Velociti 268 Below average Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 39/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz
One reviewer has about 300 miles in a pair and expects 400 or more.
Overall 68 Cushioning 65Overall68Value72Durability72Appearance68Cushioning65Comfort61Confidence39Pros
One reviewer has about 300 miles in a pair and expects 400 or more.
Comfort averages 4.7 out of 5 across three reviews, and one reviewer has replaced the Nike Pegasus with it after six years.
All three reviewers rate value 5 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning is the lowest of its dimensions at 4.0 out of 5 across three reviews.
One reviewer finds it runs small.
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#115 Brooks
Beast GTS 2668 Below average Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 13/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Beast GTS 23 and 24 before it score 83 and 93.
Overall 68 Cushioning 90$163 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall68Cushioning90Comfort90Durability88Value79Appearance68Confidence13Buy it now
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Pros
The Beast GTS 23 and 24 before it score 83 and 93.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
Value draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
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#116 HOKA
Clifton 1167 Below average Appearance · 3 reviews · Confidence 40/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
All three reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 67 Cushioning 99$154 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall67Cushioning99Comfort97Durability78Value76Appearance67Confidence40Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
The Clifton 9 two versions back scores 99 on 130 reviews.
Cons
One of three reviewers finds it needs replacing sooner than other shoes and rates durability and value 3 out of 5.
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#117 Altra
Escalante 466 Below average Appearance · 7 reviews · Confidence 60/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz
Light for a daily trainer at 7.8 oz in the men's build.
Overall 66 Cushioning 78$90 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall66Comfort87Value85Durability83Cushioning78Appearance66Confidence60Buy it now
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Pros
Light for a daily trainer at 7.8 oz in the men's build.
One reviewer says durability is about the same as the Escalante 3.
Cons
Two reviewers say the added cushioning feels little different from the Escalante 3, and one that it now rides like a high-stack shoe.
One reviewer says the laces always come undone.
The Escalante 3 and 4 score 75 and 82 against 93 for the original.
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#118 Brooks
Addiction GTS 1566 Below average Appearance · 2 reviews · Confidence 30/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers describes it as supportive without feeling heavy.
Overall 66 Cushioning 80$136 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall66Durability80Cushioning80Comfort79Value72Appearance66Confidence30Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers describes it as supportive without feeling heavy.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 4 out of 5 or better.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds it too soft to hold an orthotic insert firmly, and wants a stiffer platform.
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#119 Brooks
Hyperion 366 Below average Appearance · 1 review · Confidence 22/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 66 Cushioning 77$84 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall66Comfort82Durability79Cushioning77Value75Appearance66Confidence22Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Hyperion 2 before it scores 91 on seven reviews, against 70 for this version.
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#120 Brooks
Adrenaline GTS 2565 Below average Appearance · 4 reviews · Confidence 50/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 8.9 oz (men's) · 12mm drop · 39mm stack
Reviewers praise the comfort and support.
Overall 65 Cushioning 83$130 $155 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall65Comfort87Durability84Cushioning83Appearance65Value59Confidence50Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers praise the comfort and support.
At 8.9 oz one reviewer calls it a lighter version of an old friend.
The four Adrenaline GTS versions before it score 91 to 97.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far, at 3.3 out of 5.
One reviewer says the cushioning degrades fast, and durability rates 3.5 out of 5.
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.