Best Value Running Shoes
The shoes for sale rated highest for value by real, experienced, and knowledgeable reviewers.
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148 shoes · page 2 of 7 · includes daily trainers, supershoes, racing shoes, trail shoes and track spikes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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#25 ASICS
GT-1000 1489 Good Value · 1 review · Confidence 74/100
Daily trainer · Stability
It lists at $115, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Overall 89 Cushioning 85$80 $115 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall89Value89Durability86Cushioning85Comfort70Appearance61Confidence74Pros
It lists at $115, below the $150 median for daily trainers on 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.
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#26 New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer89 Good Value · 4 reviews · Confidence 70/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.3 oz · 8mm drop · 25mm stack
Reviewers call it light and nimble at 6.7 oz.
Overall 89 Cushioning 71$129 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall89Appearance90Value89Durability77Comfort75Cushioning71Confidence70Pros
Reviewers call it light and nimble at 6.7 oz.
One reviewer calls it incredibly durable and good for ground feel.
Cons
Reviewers describe firm cushioning suited to road racing and fast intervals rather than easy or long runs.
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer notices less energy return from the plate than expected.
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#27 HOKA
Clifton 988 Good Value · 130 reviews · Confidence 100/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 5mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Overall 88 Cushioning 99Overall88Comfort99Cushioning99Durability92Appearance91Value88Confidence100Pros
Reviewers praise deep cushioning at a light 8.5 oz weight.
Many find the forefoot roomier and comfier than the Clifton 8.
Reviewers call it the best-riding Clifton for daily easy miles.
Cons
Several reviewers report upper tearing and fast wear before expected mileage.
Some runners find it clunky and slow at faster paces.
Several reviewers call it expensive for how quickly it wears.
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#28 Saucony
Endorphin Azura88 Good Value · 5 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of five reviewers runs everything in it, from slow long runs to 200 meter repeats.
Overall 88 Cushioning 68$150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall88Value88Appearance76Comfort73Durability73Cushioning68Confidence80Buy it now
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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.
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#29 adidas
adizero Evo SL87 Good Value · 22 reviews · Confidence 94/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 7mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Overall 87 Cushioning 96Overall87Cushioning96Comfort94Appearance88Value87Durability80Confidence94Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles to intervals.
Light at 7.5 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
Reviewers consistently praise the cushioning and comfort on longer runs.
Cons
Several reviewers find grip lacking, particularly on the track.
A few runners say the tongue slips around mid-run.
Four reviewers rate durability 3 or below, and one asks for a tougher outsole.
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#30 Saucony
Triumph 2287 Good Value · 21 reviews · Confidence 93/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 10mm drop · 40mm stack
Reviewers praise the cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Overall 87 Cushioning 98$105 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTCOverall87Cushioning98Comfort98Durability96Value87Appearance83Confidence93Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning for easy days and long runs.
Runners find the 40mm stack comfortable without feeling clunky at 10.1oz.
Cons
Reviewers rate it less favourably on value than most trainers.
Two of 21 reviewers reported an injury while running in it.
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#31 Brooks
Ghost Max 387 Good Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 68/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far, running 45 miles a week, calls it very durable and stable.
Overall 87 Cushioning 96$110 $160 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall87Durability98Cushioning96Comfort94Value87Appearance74Confidence68Buy it now
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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.
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#32 HOKA
Gaviota 586 Good Value · 15 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Daily trainer · Stability · 10.0 oz · 6mm drop · 39mm stack
One reviewer names the cushioning for long runs and a good amount of stability with it.
Overall 86 Cushioning 98$132 $175 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall86Cushioning98Comfort88Durability87Value86Appearance83Confidence86Pros
One reviewer names the cushioning for long runs and a good amount of stability with it.
One reviewer picked it for a wide toe box and a stiff rocker.
Both reviewers who compared it with their previous shoe rate it better.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and one reviewer had the sole separate on three pairs within weeks.
One of fifteen reviewers finds it poorly ventilated and hot in summer.
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#33 Skechers
Aero Razor86 Good Value · 5 reviews · Confidence 77/100
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 86 Cushioning 87$91 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall86Cushioning87Value86Comfort82Appearance74Durability71Confidence77Pros
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.
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#34 Brooks
Hyperion Max 386 Good Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 64/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Overall 86 Cushioning 86$109 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall86Cushioning86Value86Durability83Comfort79Appearance77Confidence64Buy 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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#35 Altra
Escalante 586 Good Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 64/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far name the roomy toe box.
Overall 86 Cushioning 77Overall86Comfort96Durability89Value86Cushioning77Appearance73Confidence64Pros
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.
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#36 Altra
Escalante 485 Good Value · 7 reviews · Confidence 87/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz
Light for a daily trainer at 7.8 oz in the men's build.
Overall 85 Cushioning 78$90 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall85Comfort87Value85Durability83Cushioning78Appearance66Confidence87Buy 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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#37 New Balance
Fuelcell Rebel v185 Good Value · 13 reviews · Confidence 86/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 5mm drop · 24mm stack
At 7.2 oz, reviewers find it light and quick at tempo.
Overall 85 Cushioning 74Overall85Value85Appearance83Cushioning74Comfort73Durability64Confidence86Pros
At 7.2 oz, reviewers find it light and quick at tempo.
Runners report springy cushioning that suits workouts, intervals and races from the 5k to the half.
Reviewers like the stretchy knit upper's snug, comfortable midfoot hold.
Cons
Three of thirteen reviewers find the fit small, with low volume through the toe box.
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and one reviewer has the insole scrunch into a painful ridge after about 8 km.
One reviewer who pronates says the foam collapses inward and calls it the least stable shoe he has worn.
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#38 HOKA
Mach X 285 Good Value · 11 reviews · Confidence 82/100
Speed / workouts · Neutral · 8.7 oz
Reviewers reach for it on speed days and steady long runs.
Overall 85 Cushioning 99Overall85Comfort99Cushioning99Appearance90Durability87Value85Confidence82Pros
Reviewers reach for it on speed days and steady long runs.
PEBA foam and Pebax plate, but built up more than pure racers.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension, and three of eleven reviewers rate it 3 or below.
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#39 adidas
adizero Adios Pro 485 Good Value · 5 reviews · Confidence 74/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.4 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
A 39mm heel stack at 6.4 oz.
Overall 85 Cushioning 81Overall85Appearance92Durability86Value85Cushioning81Comfort71Confidence74Pros
A 39mm heel stack at 6.4 oz.
Cons
The Adios Pro 3 before it scores 99 on thirty reviews against its 82.
It lists at $255, above the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
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#40 Nike
Alphafly 384 Good Value · 19 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Racing · Neutral · 6.9 oz · 8mm drop
Reviewers like the snug heel hold and roomy forefoot fit.
Overall 84 Cushioning 97Overall84Cushioning97Appearance96Comfort95Value84Durability65Confidence89Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers like the snug heel hold and roomy forefoot fit.
Runners report fast efforts with feet less beat up afterwards.
Cons
Several reviewers rate durability weakly; one reported roughly 240 miles.
Several reviewers flag the price, even those who call it worth it.
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#41 Brooks
Ghost 1784 Good Value · 8 reviews · Confidence 88/100
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 84 Cushioning 88$110 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall84Durability97Comfort95Cushioning88Value84Appearance71Confidence88Buy 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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#42 Brooks
Glycerin 2284 Good Value · 4 reviews · Confidence 81/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 39mm stack
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Overall 84 Cushioning 97$90 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall84Comfort99Durability98Cushioning97Value84Appearance73Confidence81Pros
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.
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#43 Brooks
Ghost 1883 Good Value · 4 reviews · Confidence 80/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer says it feels fast, returns energy on every run and lasts without wearing out.
Overall 83 Cushioning 90$124 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall83Durability97Comfort96Cushioning90Value83Appearance70Confidence80Buy 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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#44 HOKA
Rincon 483 Good Value · 6 reviews · Confidence 75/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz
At 8.3 oz, light for a daily trainer.
Overall 83 Cushioning 94Overall83Cushioning94Value83Comfort80Appearance78Durability72Confidence75Pros
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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#45 New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880 v1583 Good Value · 2 reviews · Confidence 69/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.7 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
8.7 oz alongside a 38mm heel stack is light for the cushioning.
Overall 83 Cushioning 82Overall83Value83Cushioning82Durability80Comfort77Appearance70Confidence69Pros
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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#46 Nike
Flex Experience Run 1283 Good Value · 1 review · Confidence 50/100
Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Overall 83 Cushioning 77Overall83Appearance94Value83Cushioning77Durability76Comfort74Confidence50Pros
It lists at $75, half the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Cushioning draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
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#47 HOKA
Clifton 1082 Good Value · 11 reviews · Confidence 89/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 8mm drop · 38mm stack
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across eleven reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
Overall 82 Cushioning 99Overall82Cushioning99Comfort98Value82Durability67Appearance63Confidence89Pros
Cushioning is the highest-rated dimension across eleven reviewers, at 4.7 out of 5.
One reviewer calls it an ideal long and recovery run shoe and credits the move to an 8mm drop.
One reviewer reports it wearing well from 8:30 pace down to six minute miles.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.7 out of 5 across eleven reviewers.
One reviewer says it is not holding up as well as the Clifton 9.
One reviewer finds the fit slightly narrower than the Clifton 9.
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#48 Saucony
Ride 1882 Good Value · 6 reviews · Confidence 83/100
Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 8mm drop · 35mm stack
Durability averages 4.8 out of 5 across the five reviewers who rate it.
Overall 82 Cushioning 75$76 $145 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall82Value82Durability80Cushioning75Comfort60Appearance59Confidence83Pros
Durability averages 4.8 out of 5 across the five reviewers who rate it.
Value averages 4.6 out of 5, and one reviewer says nobody should be buying the Brooks Ghost while this exists for less money.
One of six reviewers uses it for recovery miles and still gets enough bounce out of it for pickups and intervals.
Cons
Looks are the weakest of its categories at 3.7 out of 5 across six reviewers.
Comfort averages 4.2 out of 5, below what the same reviewers give for durability and value.
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.