Best Value Daily Trainers
The shoes for sale rated highest for value by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Overall 71 Cushioning 77$149 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall71Cushioning77Durability76Comfort75Value71Appearance64Confidence30Cons
The one reviewer so far rates its durability 2 out of 5.
It lists at $179.95, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#74 Altra
Experience Flow 371 Decent Value · 1 review · Confidence 16/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for cushioning.
Overall 71 Cushioning 85$135 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall71Comfort87Cushioning85Value71Durability68Appearance62Confidence16Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for cushioning.
Cons
Durability and value are the only marks below 5 in the single review so far, both at 4 out of 5.
The Experience Flow 2 before it scores 74 on one review.
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#75 ASICS
GlideRide Max70 Decent Value · 6 reviews · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 46mm heel stack at a listed 8.9 oz.
Overall 70 Cushioning 94$80 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall70Cushioning94Comfort94Durability84Appearance80Value70Confidence37Pros
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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#76 HOKA
Arahi 870 Below average Value · 1 review · Confidence 34/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Overall 70 Cushioning 95Overall70Cushioning95Comfort85Durability76Value70Appearance60Confidence34Pros
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Arahi 6 scores 91 on thirty-eight reviews, well clear of every other version in the line including this one.
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#77 Altra
Experience Flow 270 Below average Value · 1 review · Confidence 16/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it well cushioned and bouncy, and used it as a daily trainer for a whole summer.
Overall 70 Cushioning 84$111 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall70Comfort87Cushioning84Value70Durability65Appearance63Confidence16Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it well cushioned and bouncy, and used it as a daily trainer for a whole summer.
That reviewer rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One reviewer got about 200 miles out of a pair and says the outsole rubber started peeling well before that.
Durability is the lowest-rated dimension in the one review so far, at 2 out of 5.
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#78 ASICS
GlideRide Max 270 Below average Value · 1 review · Confidence 9/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The GlideRide Max before it scores 90 on six reviews.
Overall 70 Cushioning 86Overall70Comfort87Cushioning86Durability75Appearance70Value70Confidence9Pros
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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#79 Nike
Structure 2669 Below average Value · 5 reviews · Confidence 49/100
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 69 Cushioning 65Overall69Appearance76Durability76Value69Cushioning65Comfort56Confidence49Buy it now
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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.
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#80 Reebok
Zig Dynamica 469 Below average Value · 1 review · Confidence 9/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 69 Cushioning 65$70 $85 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall69Durability70Value69Comfort67Cushioning65Appearance62Confidence9Pros
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#81 PUMA
ForeverRun NITRO 369 Below average Value · 1 review · Confidence 7/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The ForeverRun Nitro line has rated consistently across its three versions.
Overall 69 Cushioning 64$150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall69Appearance82Durability73Value69Comfort65Cushioning64Confidence7Buy 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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#82 ASICS
GEL-Cumulus 2668 Below average Value · 9 reviews · Confidence 81/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 8mm drop
Light for its 42mm heel stack at 8.9 oz in the men's and 7.8 oz in the women's.
Overall 68 Cushioning 74$71 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall68Durability90Cushioning74Comfort70Value68Appearance58Confidence81Pros
Light for its 42mm heel stack at 8.9 oz in the men's and 7.8 oz in the women's.
The GEL-Cumulus 25 before it scores 49 on sixteen reviews, against 63 for this version.
Comfort and durability both average 4.6 out of 5 across the nine reviewers so far.
Cons
One of nine reviewers finds it short on cushioning and warns that thick gravel comes through.
Looks are the weakest of its categories at 3.9 out of 5.
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#83 Brooks
Glycerin GTS 2368 Below average Value · 5 reviews · Confidence 39/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Durability is the strongest of its categories at 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 68 Cushioning 83$165 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall68Durability97Comfort90Cushioning83Value68Appearance56Confidence39Buy it now
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Pros
Durability is the strongest of its categories at 4.8 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Comfort averages 4.8 out of 5 across those five reviewers, one of whom calls it the softest support shoe they have run in.
All five reviewers so far rate it 4 out of 5 or better overall.
Cons
Two of five reviewers call the ride firm, one saying it gets hard on the feet after a while.
It lists at $179.95, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
One of five reviewers describes it as slightly unstable.
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#84 ASICS
GEL-Nimbus 2767 Below average Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 60/100
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 67 Cushioning 97$110 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall67Cushioning97Comfort96Durability91Appearance74Value67Confidence60Pros
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.
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#85 On
Cloudsurfer Max67 Below average Value · 1 review · Confidence 47/100
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 67 Cushioning 87Overall67Appearance95Cushioning87Durability84Comfort82Value67Confidence47Pros
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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#86 Nike
Interact Run66 Below average Value · 4 reviews · Confidence 76/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10mm drop
It lists at $85, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 66 Cushioning 75$108 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall66Appearance82Cushioning75Comfort66Value66Durability65Confidence76Pros
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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#87 Mizuno
Wave Inspire 2266 Below average Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 42/100
Daily trainer · Stability
Both reviewers so far call it a comfortable stability shoe, one adding that it is lightweight and low to the ground.
Overall 66 Cushioning 67$145 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall66Durability72Cushioning67Value66Comfort64Appearance62Confidence42Pros
Both reviewers so far call it a comfortable stability shoe, one adding that it is lightweight and low to the ground.
One reviewer calls the nitrogen infused cushioning awesome.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds the heel too loose, takes a bad blister from the friction on a long run, and will not buy it again.
The Wave Inspire 21 before it scores 72 on one review, against 59 for this version.
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#88 HOKA
Skyward X 266 Below average Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 5/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 66 Cushioning 94Overall66Cushioning94Comfort85Durability75Appearance71Value66Confidence5Pros
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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#89 Nike
Pegasus 4165 Below average Value · 66 reviews · Confidence 97/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 10mm drop · 45mm stack
Five reviewers use it across the range, from easy days through tempo work to track warmups and cooldowns.
Overall 65 Cushioning 63$75 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall65Appearance83Durability81Value65Cushioning63Comfort62Confidence97Buy it now
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Pros
Five reviewers use it across the range, from easy days through tempo work to track warmups and cooldowns.
One reviewer has worn the Pegasus line since 1988, and another is on their tenth pair of this version.
One reviewer runs about 600 miles in a pair and reports them holding up.
Cons
Cushioning is the weakest of its categories at 3.9 out of 5, and three reviewers describe it as basic, brick-like, or fading as the miles add up.
One reviewer wears the heel rubber through to the midsole at 60 miles, with the heel lugs gone after a few runs.
The Pegasus 40 before it scores 77 on a hundred and eighty-eight reviews, against 66 for this version.
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#90 Nike
Vomero 1865 Below average Value · 18 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz · 10mm drop · 46mm stack
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning for easy runs and long miles.
Overall 65 Cushioning 99Overall65Comfort99Cushioning99Appearance85Durability69Value65Confidence87Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning for easy runs and long miles.
Two reviewers report running injury-free across several pairs.
Reviewers call it comfortable while still responsive at moderate paces.
Cons
Several reviewers wore through the heel outsole quickly.
One reviewer calls it terrible for speed work, and another finds it a little unstable.
One reviewer calls the 46mm midsole and thick upper overbuilt and prefers the Vomero 17.
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#91 ASICS
GEL-Kayano 3265 Below average Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 60/100
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 65 Cushioning 93$113 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall65Cushioning93Durability91Comfort90Appearance74Value65Confidence60Buy it now
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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.
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#92 New Balance
Ellipse65 Below average Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 40/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers calls it extremely comfortable and says it supports them well in competition.
Overall 65 Cushioning 54Overall65Appearance76Durability69Value65Comfort59Cushioning54Confidence40Buy it now
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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.
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#93 Under Armour
Infinite Pro65 Below average Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 35/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far find it comfortable, one saying you can stand in them all day.
Overall 65 Cushioning 69Overall65Durability73Cushioning69Appearance69Value65Comfort60Confidence35Pros
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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#94 Saucony
Hurricane 2565 Below average Value · 1 review · Confidence 14/100
Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Overall 65 Cushioning 87$90 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:35 AM UTCOverall65Cushioning87Durability77Comfort74Value65Appearance62Confidence14Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far rates the cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
That reviewer rates durability and looks 3 out of 5.
The Hurricane 24 before it scores 75 and the Hurricane 26 after it 79 on two reviews, against 68 for this version.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
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#95 adidas
Supernova Rise 365 Below average Value · 1 review · Confidence 9/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 65 Cushioning 69$60 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall65Durability74Appearance71Comfort70Cushioning69Value65Confidence9Buy 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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#96 Saucony
Ride 1964 Below average Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 37/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Cushioning averages 4.7 out of 5 across the three reviewers so far, one calling it responsive, bouncy and stable.
Overall 64 Cushioning 74$138 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall64Cushioning74Value64Durability62Comfort58Appearance57Confidence37Buy it now
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Pros
Cushioning averages 4.7 out of 5 across the three reviewers so far, one calling it responsive, bouncy and stable.
Cons
One of three reviewers has the outer heel of the outsole wearing out very fast, and rates durability 1 out of 5.
The Ride 18, on sale beside it at the same $145, scores 69 on six reviews against 55 for this version.
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.