Running Shoes With the Best Value Rating
The shoes for sale rated highest for value 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 PUMA
Velocity NITRO 298 98 Exceptional Exceptional Value · 18 reviews · Confidence 96/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 34mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers praise the PUMAGRIP outsole for grip on wet roads.
Overall 98 Cushioning 83$60 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall98Value98Appearance93Durability88Cushioning83Comfort83Confidence96Pros
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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#2 Nike
Structure 2596 96 Excellent Excellent Value · 17 reviews · Confidence 94/100
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 96 Cushioning 79$60 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall96Durability98Value96Appearance91Cushioning79Comfort74Confidence94Pros
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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#3 Brooks
Launch 1196 96 Excellent Excellent Value · 1 review · Confidence 91/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The Launch 10 it follows scores 99 on twelve reviews.
Overall 96 Cushioning 78$84 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:34 AM UTCOverall96Value96Comfort86Cushioning78Durability78Appearance75Confidence91Pros
The Launch 10 it follows scores 99 on twelve reviews.
It lists at $120, below the $150 median for daily trainers for 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.
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#4 Brooks
Launch 1296 96 Excellent Excellent Value · 1 review · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's)
The Launch 10 and 11 before it score 99 and 91.
Overall 96 Cushioning 75$119 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:35 AM UTCOverall96Value96Comfort83Cushioning75Durability75Appearance73Confidence87Buy it now
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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.
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#5 ASICS
Novablast 594 94 Excellent Excellent Value · 18 reviews · Confidence 95/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 41mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers use them for easy days, tempo runs and track sessions.
Overall 94 Cushioning 92$130 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall94Value94Cushioning92Comfort91Appearance75Durability70Confidence95Buy it now
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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.
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#6 PUMA
MagMax Nitro94 94 Excellent Excellent Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 87/100
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 94 Cushioning 88Overall94Value94Cushioning88Appearance87Comfort86Durability81Confidence87Pros
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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#7 Brooks
Ghost Max 292 92 Very good Very good Value · 15 reviews · Confidence 92/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
Overall 92 Cushioning 94Overall92Durability97Comfort96Cushioning94Value92Appearance86Confidence92Pros
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across fourteen reviewers, at 4.9 out of 5.
One reviewer names the cushioning and the built-in rocker for comfort on long runs.
Value rates 4.7 out of 5 across the same fourteen reviewers.
Cons
At an average of 10.3 oz it lands in the heavy weight band, and one reviewer calls it big and boxy.
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#8 Nike
Free Run 5.092 92 Very good Very good Value · 7 reviews · Confidence 84/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers highlight the flexibility and call it comfortable for everyday runs.
Overall 92 Cushioning 64Overall92Appearance94Value92Comfort87Durability71Cushioning64Confidence84Pros
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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#9 Nike
Air Zoom Pegasus 3990 90 Very good Very good Value · 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 90 Cushioning 63$75 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:30 AM UTCOverall90Appearance97Value90Durability89Comfort66Cushioning63Confidence100Pros
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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#10 adidas
adizero SL290 90 Very good Very good Value · 32 reviews · Confidence 97/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.8 oz · 40mm stack · 9mm drop
Six reviewers get 400 miles or more out of a pair, one of them reaching 500.
Overall 90 Cushioning 62$60 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall90Value90Durability84Appearance83Cushioning62Comfort52Confidence97Pros
Six reviewers get 400 miles or more out of a pair, one of them reaching 500.
Light at 7.6 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
Reviewers use it across the range, from recovery runs to tempo work and the occasional track session.
Cons
Three of thirty-two reviewers mark the fit small, against fourteen who find it true to size.
Three reviewers call the ride firm, and one finds the cushioning going away as a long run wears on.
Two reviewers have trouble with the outsole, one with the heel rubber peeling off inside 50 miles.
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#11 Saucony
Endorphin Pro 490 90 Very good Very good Value · 15 reviews · Confidence 92/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.5 oz · 40mm stack · 7mm drop
At 6.5 oz, reviewers find it fast and responsive at speed.
Overall 90 Cushioning 79$105 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall90Appearance92Value90Comfort81Cushioning79Durability74Confidence92Pros
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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#12 ASICS
Superblast 290 90 Good Good Value · 14 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 7mm drop
Reviewers describe a light, cushioned ride with bounce for easy or faster runs.
Overall 90 Cushioning 99Overall90Cushioning99Comfort98Durability96Appearance92Value90Confidence90Buy 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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#13 Saucony
Kinvara 1690 90 Very good Very good Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.7 oz · 29mm stack · 4mm drop
One of two reviewers so far calls it nimble, light and responsive for going fast in comfort.
Overall 90 Cushioning 75$89 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall90Value90Appearance86Comfort82Cushioning75Durability57Confidence86Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it nimble, light and responsive for going fast in comfort.
Both reviewers so far rate value 4 or 5, and it lists at $130, below the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
Durability rates 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far.
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#14 PUMA
Velocity Nitro 490 90 Good Good Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 58/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
Overall 90 Cushioning 79$97 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:34 AM UTCOverall90Value90Appearance82Durability81Cushioning79Comfort75Confidence58Pros
Both reviewers so far rate durability 5 out of 5, and one calls it plush, responsive and grippy.
It lists at $140, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 4.0 out of 5.
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#15 Brooks
Addiction GTS 1589 89 Good Good Value · 3 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers describes it as supportive without feeling heavy.
Overall 89 Cushioning 74$136 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:33 AM UTCOverall89Value89Comfort83Durability78Cushioning74Appearance71Confidence87Pros
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 for 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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#16 Mizuno
Neo Zen89 89 Good Good Value · 1 review · Confidence 81/100
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 for sale.
Overall 89 Cushioning 77$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:35 AM UTCOverall89Value89Comfort84Durability83Cushioning77Appearance73Confidence81Pros
At 6.8 oz it stays light on a 46mm heel stack, among the tallest stacks for 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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#17 Brooks
Ghost 1688 88 Good Good Value · 38 reviews · Confidence 97/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 36mm stack · 12mm drop
Reviewers report long tread life, some past 400 miles.
Overall 88 Cushioning 81$95 $140 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall88Durability97Comfort90Value88Cushioning81Appearance77Confidence97Pros
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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#18 Brooks
Glycerin Flex88 88 Good Good Value · 1 review · Confidence 80/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it flexible, with the stability of a Brooks shoe and none of the clunkiness.
Overall 88 Cushioning 74$125 $170 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:35 AM UTCOverall88Value88Comfort84Durability81Appearance78Cushioning74Confidence80Buy 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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#19 Saucony
Endorphin Shift 387 87 Good Good Value · 21 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 4mm drop
A 41mm heel stack, and reviewers consistently call the cushioning soft and comfortable.
Overall 87 Cushioning 92$100 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:31 AM UTCOverall87Cushioning92Value87Comfort87Durability84Appearance70Confidence93Pros
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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#20 HOKA
Rocket X 287 87 Good Good Value · 18 reviews · Confidence 90/100
Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 37mm stack · 5mm drop
Reviewers report durability holding up well past 100 miles.
Overall 87 Cushioning 89Overall87Durability93Comfort90Cushioning89Value87Appearance78Confidence90Pros
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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#21 Topo Athletic
Atmos87 87 Good Good Value · 1 review · Confidence 78/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 5mm drop
9.7 oz on a 39mm heel stack with a 5mm drop.
Overall 87 Cushioning 62$124 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:35 AM UTCOverall87Value87Comfort82Durability77Appearance75Cushioning62Confidence78Pros
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 discounted.
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#22 New Balance
FuelCell Rebel v586 86 Good Good Value · 7 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 6.9 oz on a 35mm heel stack.
Overall 86 Cushioning 82$121 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall86Comfort89Value86Cushioning82Appearance76Durability61Confidence87Buy 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 its predecessor, the Rebel v4, which scores 99 on thirty-eight reviews.
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#23 adidas
Ultraboost 5x85 85 Good Good Value · 5 reviews · Confidence 88/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.4 oz · 38mm stack · 10mm drop
Durability rates 4.6 out of 5 across five reviewers.
Overall 85 Cushioning 81$75 $180 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:32 AM UTCOverall85Appearance90Durability89Value85Cushioning81Comfort73Confidence88Pros
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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#24 ASICS
GT-1000 1485 85 Good Good Value · 1 review · Confidence 78/100
Daily trainer · Stability
It lists at $115, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
Overall 85 Cushioning 78$72 $115 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 9, 8:34 AM UTCOverall85Value85Durability81Cushioning78Comfort69Appearance63Confidence78Pros
It lists at $115, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
The fourteenth version of a stability line ASICS has updated nearly every year since 2012.
Cons
The GT-1000 15 arrives in 2026, so this is no longer the current 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.